Meet Dr. Setzen

Michael Setzen, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Setzen is a board-certified Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon at Michael Setzen Otolaryngology, P.C. Dr. Setzen is in private practice in Great Neck, New York since completing his residency in St. Louis,

Missouri at Barnes Hospital, Washington University Medical Center in 1982. Prior to this, he did his internship at the Cleveland Clinic where he did well.

• He is featured in a book entitled O.R.
• Mentioned in the “Best Doctors in New York”, New York Magazine, almost every year from 2003 through 2014 and 2021,2022,2023 and 2024.
• Listed in America’s Top Doctors every year from 1999-2025 (Castle Connolly)
• Top Doctors in the New York Metropolitan area 1999-2025 (Castle Connolly)
• Mentioned as one of Long Island’s Top Doctors in 2008-2023 in Newsday
• He has written more than 125 articles (100 in Peer-Reviewed Journals) on the subject of Otolaryngology
• Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College
• Past President, American Rhinologic Society (ARS)
• Past Chair Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head&Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
• Chief Rhinology Section, North Shore University Hospital (Northwell), Manhasset, NY”

Dr. Setzen provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients, both pediatric and adult, with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat and related structures. Nasal and sinus disease, pediatric ENT, facial plastic surgery, head and neck oncology and laser surgery, and surgery for snoring are fundamental areas of his expertise. For more detailed information on these ears, nose, and throat problems visit the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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Dr. Setzen is involved in the organizational aspect of medicine, and particularly otolaryngology on a local, state, national and worldwide level.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Setzen has full admitting privileges at the following hospitals and healthcare facilities:

• North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset (part of Northwell Health, formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System), Manhasset, NY – Chief of Rhinology Section of Otolaryngology
• Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medical College 2018-Present
• St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY – Senior Clinical Attending in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
• Lennox Hill Hospital, NY
• Manhattan Eye, Ear, Throat Hospital (MEETH)
• New York Eye Infirmary, New York, NY – Associate Clinical Attending in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
• Day-op Center of Long Island, Mineola, NY

What our patients Have to say

“I’ve been a patient of Dr. Michael Setzen for many years. I have a chronic nasal condition and have needed several surgeries to remove reoccurring polyps. All surgeries were performed by Dr. Setzen with great success.
He has always shown great care, deep understanding of the problem and how to treat it. In addition, Dr. Setzen performed reconstructive surgery on my son’s nose a few years ago. My son had an extremely severe deviated septum from a childhood injury. He had only 5 to 10% breathing capability. It was a challenging and complex surgery that most doctors would not have even attempted. It was a 100% successful surgery, and my son has been able to breathe freely ever since. To put it simply – brilliant mind, golden hands, beautiful personality. Thank you Dr. Setzen!” – Misha L. 

Education

• Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1969-1974
• Internship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, 1977-1978 Johannesburg General Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1975
• Residency: Barnes Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, 1978-1982 (Dr. Joseph H. Ogura, Chairman – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery)
• Practice: Private practice – October 1982 through the present – initially in Manhasset, NY and now in Great Neck, NY for the past 10 years
• Awards:
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Honor Award, September 1997
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Distinguished Service Award to be awarded September 2010 and September 2023

Academic Affiliations

• Weill Cornell Medical College
  • Academic upgrade to Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology: effective July 1st, 2018
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology 1995-2018
• New York University – Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology 2000-2017
• New York Medical College – Clinical Assistant Professor in Otolaryngology 1983-2014

Upcoming Presentations

American Rhinologic Society Summer Sinus Symposium
Dr. Setzen is attending as a Panelist for “From Exam Room to Zoom: Best practices in Telemedicine in Rhinology” – July 10 – 12, 2025 in San Diego, CA

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting; Panelist on Mini Seminar, “Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: Evidence and Controversies” and “How to Master Office Based Sinus and Rhinitis Surgery” Sept 28 – Oct 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN

Nassau Surgical Society – Annual Clinic Day – Moderator, Organizer and Scientific Chairman, Long Island, NY, December 5th, 2025

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To learn more about Dr. Setzen or to schedule a consultation, contact us at 516-829-0045. Our practice serves Slingerlands, NY, and the surrounding areas.