Patient Testimonials

Michael Setzen saved my life. I was so happy afterwards, my wife had the surgery 2 months after I did. Dr. Setzen is by far the best doctor for anything sinus related. I was bed ridden for months. I had Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, followed up by a couple of debreavment appointments, and I got my life back. Endless headaches, blurred vision, congestion, misery no more. I have about 8 people in my life that I am completely grateful for- and Dr. Setzen is on that list. His hands are steady, his skill is unparalleled, and the results were astounding. What a heck of a guy with a cool South African accent! Just GREAT!

Dr. Setzen performed balloon nasal surgery on me. It wasn't painful and with the help from his staff it went great. Dr. Setzen took me step by step through the whole procedure which really helped me. I can now breath better and hopefully I will not get sinus infections this winter.

Does Up-To-Date Procedures Dr. Setzen preformed a balloon nasal surgery in his office which was greatly convenient to open the blocked nasal passages. It was a much better situation than going to the hospital. It was not painful and well tolerated. It has been 3 months since the procedure and it seems to be a success. There is no scaring either.

Best ENT on LI ... Maybe in NY! I've been a patient since Dr. Setzen corrected my deviated septum in 2004. He is a wonderful doctor ... I've never breathed or slept better - I visit him twice a year now unless I get sick and I always feel so much better after he treats me. I don't have sinus headaches and rarely get sinus infections since being his patient. He is a great doctor with a wonderful "bedside manner." He also tells you what he is doing and makes you feel comfortable if you should have any anxiety. I live in suffolk and drive all the way to his office in Great Neck because he is THAT good! Definitely the best ENT specialist/expert around.

Chronic Sinus/Balloon Sinus Surgery My entire experience with Dr. Setzen, as well as his entire staff, was just so warm, comprehensive and comforting. I suffered for many years and I found Dr. Setzen and staff to be understanding and knowledgeable regarding all of my symptoms for which were treated very effectively.

Unsightly Bump and Severely Deviated Septum Fixed with Surgery I have had breathing trouble for as long as I can remember, but what really pushed to be to finally go through with my sinus surgery was the fact that as I got older, a bone in my nose started to protrude out further and further (to the point that Dr. Setzen was convinced I must've broken it at some point during childhood). My breathing problems continued to worsen, affecting my ability to fall/stay asleep at night. My mom had had a similar surgery 23 years ago done by Dr. Setzen and she has always raved about how he changed her life, so when the time came to book my surgery I knew there was no one better that him to do my surgery as well. It's been a few months since my surgery last fall, and I couldn't be happier that I went through with it. Dr. Setzen eased my fears along the way, and had amazing bedside manner after the fact. I would highly recommend him to anyone with sinus problems, his expertise and way with patients is unmatched!

Successful Orbital Decompression Surgery Doctor Setzen played a major part in the two successful Orbital Decompression surgeries I had over the past two years. If you suffer from exophthalmos due to thyroid eye disease there is help out there and Doctor Setzen is where I would start. This surgery will change your life.

Nasal Diformity / Allergies / Sinusitus Let me start by saying there are no words to express my gratitude for what Dr. Setzen has done for me. I am a teen who has always suffered from severe nasal congestion to the point I could no longer sleep. I went to what I thought was a top doctor who had done two surgeries on my nose within a six months. When I didn't get any relief, I became desperate and in search for another doctor. Upon visiting Dr. Setzen he immediately diagnosed me with a nasal valve collapse. After a successful surgery by Dr. Setzen, I am now symptom free. I will be forever grateful for his expertise and most of all his compassion. Love you Dr. Setzen and staff. You deserve a perfect 10!

Deviated Septum, Rhinoplasty My experience might have been different from others in the sense that I was born with a broken nose and severely deviated septum. From the age of 10 years old is when I really started to notice my nose and that I was very self conscious of it. Because I was born with a severely deviated septum I did not know what it really felt like to breathe out of my nose. I could slightly breathe out of one of my nostrils but that was it. Dr. Setzen changed my life. Surprisingly I was not scared to have this surgery because I had wanted it for a very long time. Dr. Setzen made me feel very comfortable because of how informed I was about everything. The surgery was an in and out procedure. I was in there for about 4 hours because of how severe my nose was; I was told by Dr. Setzen that my nose was in the top 10 worst noses he had ever seen. At first that did frighten me but he assured me that he was confident in his abilities and that I had no reason to worry. I honestly did not feel any pain after except for headaches and a little pressure in my forehead from the splints inside my nose (due to the corrective surgery for my previously broken nose). Taking out the packing, stitches and splints was a little painful but removed very fast. Also, when you go for checkups scabs inside your nose are removed; I wouldn't say it is painful it is more of an uncomfortable feeling, but yet again over very fast. Once all the packing and splints came off and I took my first breath it was a life changing experience that I will never forget. It sounds silly but its true! This surgery improved my health and my life, I was very happy with the outer and inner results. I give great thanks and recommendations to Dr. Setzen and his team!

LIFE THREATENING SINUSITUS TURNED AROUND WITH SURGERY Approximately 26 years ago I was operated on by Dr. Michael Setzen. From the official records my diagnosis was: "Pathology" - in the form of a right frontal sinus mucocele which had eroded the posterior wall of the frontal sinus with involvement of the brain coverings. This was an extremely "life threatening" sinus condition which necessitated surgery that lasted for approximately "15 hours". Since I had severe bronchial asthmatic, Dr. Setzen enlisted the skills of several specialists during the operation. Due to the severity of this case, Dr. Setzen used a neurosurgeon, an opthamologist, and a pulmonary specialist. These specialists were there to assist in case there were unforeseen complications after the sinus area was exposed. This showed me what a "thorough and careful" surgeon Dr. Setzen was, so as to have things in place if the need should arise. When the surgery was successfully completed, Dr. Setzen told me that the infection was so close to the brain that within a week, I would have been dead. I thank GOD and Dr. Setzen's skills for saving my life. The results were miraculous. I am now "73 years old" and in wonderful health and the previous condition which caused this "life threatening" infection has NEVER returned. Dr. Michael Setzen is also a plastic surgeon and my facial scarring is to a minimum. ******I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. MICHAEL SETZEN. HIS SURGICAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS ARE OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER.