The 20 Best Retropharyngeal Abscess Doctors Near Me in Atlanta, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near Atlanta, GA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown

    36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Schmitt is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Advanced 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors. Dr. Schmitt is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology, 2014.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hamilton is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Mikulicz Disease, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Hamilton is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Pediatric And Adult Surgery Center Of Atlanta, LLC

    2061 Peachtree Rd., Suite 300A, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hannan Qureshi, MD is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and specializes in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, skull base surgery, nasal surgery, and allergy.Dr. Qureshi grew up in Dalton, GA, and received his BA in Economics from Northwestern University, where he was enrolled in the Honors Program in Medical Education. He graduated summa cum laude from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and was also inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, one of the nation's most prestigious medical honor societies. Dr. Qureshi completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington. During his residency, he completed an NIH-funded research fellowship studying head and neck cancers at the renowned Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA. Dr. Qureshi has received national awards for his research and has published over two dozen peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. Upon completion of his residency, he received additional formal fellowship training in advanced endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins.Dr. Qureshi is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Rhinologic Society, North American Skull Base Society, and American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He is committed to providing his patients the highest quality, cutting-edge medical and surgical care and treating them with kindness, compassion, and respect.In his free time, Dr. Qureshi enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, camping, skiing, and attending sporting events. Dr. Qureshi 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), TMJ Disorders, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Qureshi is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Greater Atlanta Womens Healthcare

    550 Peachtree St NE Ste 1470, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Tkaczuk is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Tkaczuk is rated as an Advanced 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 Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Tkaczuk is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Tedla is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Tedla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Mikulicz Disease, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Tedla is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2021.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Moore is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Emory University Hospital Midtown

    550 Peachtree St NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Anthony is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Anthony is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Atlanta ID Group

    275 Collier Rd NW Ste 450, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Devine is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Devine 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 Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infective Endocarditis, and Pustules.

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

    Atlanta ID Group

    275 Collier Rd NW Ste 450, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Couk is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Couk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, AIDS Dementia Complex, and HIV/AIDS.

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

    Piedmont Atlanta Heart Failure Center

    95 Collier Rd NW Ste 3000, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bronwen Garner is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Nocardiosis, and Cryptococcosis.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Buckhead ENT

    1800 Peachtree St NW Ste 400, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Dockery is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Dockery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Infant Hearing Loss, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Atlanta ID Group

    275 Collier Rd NW Ste 450, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Jones is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    Quantum Medical Radiology Of California PC

    3520 Piedmont Rd NE Ste 250, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terence O'loughlin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. O'loughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Diverticular Disease, Vertigo, and Headache.

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

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

    2665 North Decatur Road, Ste330, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Griffen George is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. George is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2019.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Center For Advanced Pediatrics-General And Thoracic Surgery

    2174 N Druid Hills Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Thomsen is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thomsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Tonsillitis, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Office

    2174 N Druid Hills Rd NE Fl 1, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Evans is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Retropharyngeal Abscess, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Atlanta Head & Neck Associates

    960 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 335, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Ward is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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 Atlanta, GA?

    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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