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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near Tampa, FL. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    19 providers found
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

      H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffery Wadsworth is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Wadsworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Wadsworth is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      4200 N Armenia Ave, Suite 5, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Mitchell is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Micrognathia, Tongue Tie, and Velopharyngeal Insufficiency. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      2814 W Virginia Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristine Brentz is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Brentz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Stridor, and Tongue Tie. Dr. Brentz is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Otolaryngology
      2727 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 220, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      George Blake is an Otolaryngologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Blake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Patulous Eustachian Tube, Dry Mouth, Nasal Polyps, Burning Mouth Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Blake is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Premier Hospitalists Pl

      3001 W Dr Mlk Jr Blvd, St Josephs Hospital, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Natalie Guerrini is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Guerrini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guerrini is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Premier Hospitalists Pl

      3001 W Dr Mlk Jr Blvd, St Josephs Hospital, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Sicner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Sicner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Acute Kidney Failure, Low Sodium Level, and Rhabdomyolysis. Dr. Sicner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease

      Infectious Disease Consultants Of West Florida LLC

      4710 N Habana Ave, Suite 200, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anil Chopra is an Infectious Disease provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Chopra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Pneumonia. Dr. Chopra is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease

      Gulf To Bay Infectious Disease Consultants PLLC

      4129 W Kennedy Blvd, Suite 2, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Yoruba
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mudathiru Buhari is an Infectious Disease provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Buhari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Buhari is currently accepting new patients.

      Rose S. Trowbridge
      Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Pediatric Otolaryngology

      St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

      St Petersburg, FL 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Trowbridge is a pediatric ear, nose and throat surgeon at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She sees patients in the Brandon, Clearwater, Odessa, Sarasota, and Tampa locations of Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, PA and the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care location in St. Petersburg. Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, PA is the exclusive provider of pediatric ear, nose and throat services at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She specializes in airway reconstruction, pediatric sleep issues, pediatric allergy issues, and tumors of the head and neck. Dr. Trowbridge earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed her pediatric residency at University of South Florida Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. She completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Trowbridge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Stridor, Tongue Tie, and Laryngomalacia.

      Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Pediatric Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Pediatric Otolaryngology

      St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

      St Petersburg, FL 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicklas Orobello is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Orobello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Tongue Tie, Stridor, and Laryngomalacia.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

      H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr And Res Inst Life Time Cancer Scrn Ctr Inc

      12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joaquim Farinhas is a Radiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Farinhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Meningioma, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Tower Imaging LLC

      13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Murtagh is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Murtagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Murtagh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      3100 E Fletcher Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Kentra-Gorey is an Otolaryngologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kentra-Gorey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Burning Mouth Syndrome, Glossodynia, Infant Hearing Loss, and Vertigo. Dr. Kentra-Gorey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease

      Jose R Prieto MD PA

      214 Morrison Rd, Suite 104, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Enid Klauber-Choephel is an Infectious Disease provider in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Klauber-Choephel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Klauber-Choephel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease

      Inpatient Consultants Of Florida, Inc

      3030 W Bearss Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mara Pallens is an Infectious Disease provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Pallens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Inpatient Consultants Of Florida, Inc

      3030 W Bearss Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Angelika Kharrazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kharrazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Inpatient Consultants Of Florida, Inc

      3030 W Bearss Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chandan Mitra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Mitra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mitra is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Inpatient Consultants Of Florida, Inc

      3030 W Bearss Ave, 
      Tampa, FL 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nikolaos Karamitsos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Karamitsos has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
      Infectious Disease

      Jose R Prieto MD PA

      119 Oakfield Dr, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (10.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jose Vasquez is an Infectious Disease provider in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Vasquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Dr. Vasquez is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Tampa, FL?

      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 Tampa, FL?

      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 Tampa, FL?

      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 Tampa, FL?

      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 Tampa, FL?

      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 Tampa, FL?

      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 Tampa, FL?

      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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