The 20 Best Retropharyngeal Abscess Doctors Near Me in berkeley, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near berkeley, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced.

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27 providers found
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    3100 San Pablo Ave., Suite 280, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Likhterov is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Likhterov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Tongue Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Likhterov is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Likhterov is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Medvedeva is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Medvedeva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis, Cryptococcosis, Infective Endocarditis, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, 4th Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cullen Taylor is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Facial Paralysis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Septoplasty. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Pacific ENT Associates, Inc.

    929 Clay St, Ste 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clifford Chew is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Otitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chew is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Chew is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivan El-Sayed is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. El-Sayed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Turbinectomy. Dr. El-Sayed is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology. Dr. El-Sayed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Josephine Czechowicz is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Czechowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Hearing Loss, Congenital Athymia, and Syngnathia Cleft Palate. Dr. Czechowicz is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology and American Board Of Otolaryngology, Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Czechowicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    SH. Medical Group

    450 Sutter St Rm 933, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aasif Kazi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Otolaryngology (Ent)

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lia Jacobson is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Tongue Tie, and Stridor.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ivor Emanuel

    909 Hyde St, Ste 602, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Meaghan Noud is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Noud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess. Dr. Noud is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Noud is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital

    1975 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alon Unger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Unger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Radiology At Parnassus – Main Hospital

    505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kambiz Nael is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Thrombectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Nael is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology. Dr. Nael is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Sutter Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julianne Burns is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Infectious Arthritis, Relapsing Fever, and Typhus.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Referral may be required

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Baker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Endoscopy. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    California Pacific Medical Center-Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Mok is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendicitis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    HHT Center Of Excellence

    185 Berry St Ste 180, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Pletcher is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pletcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neetu Gakhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Gakhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Rossmoor Home Health Agency

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kartik Krishnan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    California Pacific Medical Center

    3700 California St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aurelia Balan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Balan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Salmonella Enterocolitis, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Leishmaniasis, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    California Pacific Medical Center

    San Francisco, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Goodman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Hillview Nursing And Rehabilitation

    1790 Muir Rd, 
    Martinez, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Bughio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Martinez, California. Dr. Bughio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Retropharyngeal Abscess?

    Retropharyngeal abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues in the back of the throat. It can be a life-threatening medical condition.

    When should I see a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near berkeley, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near berkeley, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Retropharyngeal Abscess doctors near berkeley, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Retropharyngeal Abscess doctors near berkeley, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near berkeley, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near berkeley, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Retropharyngeal Abscess doctors near berkeley, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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