The 20 Best Retropharyngeal Abscess Doctors Near Me in Columbus, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near Columbus, OH. Of these, 26 are Experienced.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Manning is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Manning 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 Acquired Tracheomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Micrognathia, Laryngomalacia, and Endoscopy.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guliz Erdem is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Erdem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Retropharyngeal Abscess.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Barson is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Barson 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 Strep Throat, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Mastoiditis, and Myringotomy.

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

    Children's Radiological Institute, Inc

    700 Childrens Drive, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sally Smith is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Retropharyngeal Abscess.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Martin is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Cellulitis, Pneumonia, COVID-19, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology | Pediatrics

    Children's Radiological Institute, Inc

    700 Children's Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sadaf Bhutta is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bhutta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss Syndrome, and Crouzon Syndrome. Dr. Bhutta is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Interventional Radiology | Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Interventional Radiology | Pediatric Radiology | Radiology

    Children's Radiological Institute, Inc

    700 Childrens Drive, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Jones is an Interventional Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jones 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 Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Subcortical Band Heterotopia. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Children's Radiological Institute, Inc

    700 Childrens Drive, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Rabe is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Rabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Scoliosis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Chondroma. Dr. Rabe is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristina Souverbielle is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Souverbielle 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 Cat Scratch Disease, Meningitis, Parainfluenza, and Sepsis.

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

    Office

    555 S 18th St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tendy Chiang is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Otitis, Enlarged Adenoids, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    685 Bryden Rd Fl 1, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Keeling is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Keeling 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 Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis.

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

    Ohio State McCampbell Outpatient Care

    1581 Dodd Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Malvestutto is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Malvestutto 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 HIV/AIDS, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

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

    Ohio State McCampbell Outpatient Care

    1581 Dodd Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Mcgwire is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mcgwire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Chagas Disease, and Leishmaniasis.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital And Richard J. Solove Research Institute

    460 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Old is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Old is rated as an Experienced 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 Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital And Richard J. Solove Research Institute

    460 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Carrau is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Carrau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

    3535 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Sullivan 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 Liver Failure, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians

    3545 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Tompkins is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Tompkins 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 Patulous Eustachian Tube, Infant Hearing Loss, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Tompkins is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians

    3545 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Spiess is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Spiess 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Tinnitus, Swimmer's Ear, and Nasal Polyps. Dr. Spiess is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess

    Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians

    3545 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Bockenstedt is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bockenstedt 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 Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, Autonomic Neuropathy, and Hyperventilation. Dr. Bockenstedt is board certified in Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology

    Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians

    3545 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Powell is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Low Nasal Bridge. Dr. Powell is board certified in Otolaryngology.

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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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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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