The 20 Best Retropharyngeal Abscess Doctors Near Me in Indianapolis, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near Indianapolis, IN. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology

    Office

    714 N Senate Ave Ste 100, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Lay is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    705 Riley Hospital Dr Rm 1053, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nucharin Supakul is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Supakul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Arachnoid Cysts, and Brain Herniation.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    550 University Blvd Rm 663, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Koontz is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Koontz 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, CAPOS Syndrome, Schwannomatosis, and Liver Embolization.

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    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Neuroradiology

    IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shroads is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Shroads is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Vertigo.

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

    Eskenazi Health

    720 Eskenazi Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Shields is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Shields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Diverticulum, Pleurisy, Collapsed Lung, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Partain is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Partain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngeal Cleft, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Christenson is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Christenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Meningitis, Rat-Bite Fever, Pyomyositis, Orbital Cellulitis, and Myringotomy.

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

    Eskenazi Health

    720 Eskenazi Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wenhua Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngomalacia, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Stridor, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    550 University Blvd Ste 3170, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avinash Mantravadi is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Mantravadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

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

    Office

    550 University Blvd Ste 3170, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Yesensky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Yesensky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Glossectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    IU Health Physicians Infectious Disease

    1633 N Capitol Ave Ste 750, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Kalra is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Kalra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis.

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

    IU Health Physicians Infectious Disease

    1633 N Capitol Ave Ste 750, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Misra is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Misra 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 Infectious Arthritis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

    IU Health Physicians Infectious Disease

    1633 N Capitol Ave Ste 750, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Turner is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Actinomycosis, Nocardiosis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 3000, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Cumpston is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Cumpston 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Cholesteatoma, Familial Deafness, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.

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

    Office

    720 Eskenazi Ave # C3, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elisa Illing is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Illing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 3200, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Burgin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Burgin 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 Teratocarcinosarcoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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

    IU Health Physicians Infectious Disease

    1633 N Capitol Ave Ste 750, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geeta Karnik is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Karnik 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 Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Lymphangitis, and Arachnoiditis.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    355 W 16th St Ste 3000, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Hunter is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Hunter 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Herpes Zoster Oticus.

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

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Sowa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Sowa 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 Laryngomalacia, Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Autosomal Cleft Palate, and Adenoidectomy.

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

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samina Bhumbra is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Bhumbra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Bacterial Meningitis, Pneumococcal Meningitis, Mumps, and Myringotomy.

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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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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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