The 20 Best Retropharyngeal Abscess Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

Find the Top Retropharyngeal Abscess Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near Chicago, IL. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Gadde is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gadde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yash Patil is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Patil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patil is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Tan is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Tan is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery (Certified).

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    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Kern is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Kern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Kern is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Chicago ENT

    3000 N. Halsted St., Suite 400, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Levy is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Laryngitis. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    225 E Chicago Ave # 9, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Corey Bregman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bregman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Glioma, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maura Ryan is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Cortical Dysplasia, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dianna Bardo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esther Ro is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, Scoliosis, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taher Valika is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Valika is rated as an Advanced 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 Laryngomalacia, Stridor, Laryngeal Cleft, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    General Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saied Ghadersohi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ghadersohi is rated as an Advanced 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 Laryngomalacia, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Stridor, Adenoidectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

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

    Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC

    2919 W Addison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Lisowski is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lisowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Strep Throat. Dr. Lisowski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Family Medicine
    635 N Fairbanks Ct, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Talamayan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Talamayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Cellulitis, Vertigo, and Tracheitis. Dr. Talamayan is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified).

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Patel is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel 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 Measles, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Strep Throat, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Lavin is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Tracheobronchomalacia, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Inbal Bendror is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bendror is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Micrognathia, and Choanal Atresia.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Ida is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ida 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 Laryngomalacia, Laryngeal Cleft, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Rastatter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rastatter 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 Enlarged Adenoids, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Adenoidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tina Tan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tan 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 Pertussis, Strep Throat, Pneumococcal Meningitis, and Kawasaki Disease.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Swibel is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Swibel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Adenoids, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Stridor, and Laryngomalacia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Retropharyngeal Abscess doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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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