The 20 Best Retropharyngeal Abscess Doctors Near Me in auburn, WA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Retropharyngeal Abscess near auburn, WA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    MultiCare Health System

    202 N Division St Ste 301, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Siddiqui is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Siddiqui 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 Scrofula, Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Family Medicine

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

    33501 1st Way S, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Puneet Kakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Kakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Enlarged Prostate (BPH). Dr. Kakkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic|Renton

    Talbot Professional Center 4011 Talbot Rd S, Ste 210, 
    Renton, WA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Tongue Cancer, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Proliance Surgeons

    Three Tree Medical Building, 16259 Sylvester Rd SW, Suite 504, 
    Burien, WA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Khmer
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Maurice is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Maurice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Sinusitis. Dr. Maurice is board certified in American Board Of Facial Plastics And Reconstructive Surgery, American Board Of Otolaryngology, Facial & Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, and Otolaryngology. Dr. Maurice is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Proliance Surgeons

    Three Tree Medical Building, 16259 Sylvester Rd SW, Suite 504, 
    Burien, WA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, German, Hindi, Korean, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Santos is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Santos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swimmer's Ear, Labyrinthitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Santos is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology and American Board Of Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Santos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Advanced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Referral required

    Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Hindi, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Sorensen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Sorensen is rated as an Advanced 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 Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Sorensen is board certified in Head & Neck Surgery and Otolaryngology. Dr. Sorensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramona Popa is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Popa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Paronychia, and Infective Endocarditis. Dr. Popa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Popa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral required

    Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street 5th, Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Tampio is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Tampio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Tampio is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Tampio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Proliance Surgeons Inc. PS.

    104 27th Ave SE, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Jones is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tonsil Stones, Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Laryngectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Baiju Shah is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shah 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Gallbladder Disease, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Proliance South Seattle Otolaryngology

    16259 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 504, 
    Burien, WA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Ruffin is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Ruffin 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 Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Ruffin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Munoz Regimbal And Associates Physicians Professional LLC

    316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 304, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bahasa, Bislama, Castilian, Farsi, Filipino, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandingo, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ericka King is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Branchial Cleft Cyst, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Retropharyngeal Abscess
    Family Medicine

    MultiCare Allenmore Internal Medicine

    3124 S 19th St Ste 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retropharyngeal Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Retropharyngeal Abscess. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 auburn, WA?

    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 auburn, WA?

    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 auburn, WA?

    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 auburn, WA?

    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 auburn, WA?

    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 auburn, WA?

    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 auburn, WA?

    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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