Procedure

Abscess Drainage

A procedure that opens and drains a pocket of pus to treat an infection.

Also called: incision and drainage, i and d, boil drainage, i&d, drain placement

Who Can Help with Abscess Drainage?

General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
Urgent Care Centers
A walk-in clinic that treats illnesses and injuries that need care the same day but are not life-threatening.
Emergency Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sudden illness and injury in a hospital emergency department.
Interventional Radiologists
A radiologist who uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as opening blocked blood vessels, placing catheters and treating tumors.
Dermatologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the skin, hair and nails, including acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about abscess drainage and what is right for you.