Reviews

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!

Sinus surgery works! Ten years ago I was getting sinus infections every other month. Finally I took Dr. Setzen's advice and had sinus surgery. It has been almost ten years and I have not had a sinus infection since! Dr. Setzen was patient, caring and a great surgeon. I have now come to him, ten years later, with a totally separate issue regarding my ear, again he has been thorough in examining my condition and listening to my symptoms. I feel confident that he will help me recover from this as well. I highly recommend Dr. Setzen for any ear, nose or throat issue you may have.

MY NAME IS VINCENT J. LOBIANCO I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO MEET DR. SETZEN THROUGH MY FRIEND RICHARD MIRANDA. I WENT TO DR. SETZEN BECAUSE OF A TUMOR I HAD GROWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY FACE. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS SCARED, AND HAD A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF ANXIETY. DR. SETZEN MADE ME FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE THROUGH HIS GREAT SENSE OF COMPASSION. THE DOCTOR DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND PUT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION RESULTING IN A TOTAL CURE OF THIS SERIOUS SITUATION. THE TUMOR HAD TO BE REMOVED BECAUSE IS WAS ATTACHED TO MY PAROTID GLAND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY FACE.

We have been going to Dr. Setzen since before my wife and I had children (our children are now done with college and working). Dr. Setzen performed surgery to correct a deviated septum for my wife and both of our sons. He has treated all of us through the years whenever we had sinus infections and other ear / nose / throat medical issues. He has always been the most professional, pleasant person imaginable. Whenever we go to him, he accurately diagnoses the root cause of our issues and the treatment he subsequently prescribes for us cures us rapidly. He is very patient, he listens carefully, he is compassionate, and he has an outstanding bedside manner with his patients. Not only is he an outstanding specialist that we would recommend to anyone, but his staff is also compassionate and is very efficient as well. In summary, going to Dr. Setzen is always a pleasant and worthwhile experience. Thank you, Dr. Setzen! The Gold Family

We have been going to Dr. Setzen since before my wife and I had children (our children are now done with college and working). Dr. Setzen performed surgery to correct a deviated septum for my wife and both of our sons. He has treated all of us through the years whenever we had sinus infections and other ear / nose / throat medical issues. He has always been the most professional, pleasant person imaginable. Whenever we go to him, he accurately diagnoses the root cause of our issues and the treatment he subsequently prescribes for us cures us rapidly. He is very patient, he listens carefully, he is compassionate, and he has an outstanding bedside manner with his patients. Not only is he an outstanding specialist that we would recommend to anyone, but his staff is also compassionate and is very efficient as well. In summary, going to Dr. Setzen is always a pleasant and worthwhile experience. Thank you, Dr. Setzen! The Gold Family

I had major sinus issues three years ago which caused me to feel fatigue, have headaches, nasal congestion with infections.. Dr Setzen performed surgery on my sinus and I have been using budesonide daily. I feel fine, no sinus issues. Dr Setzen is a Miracle Worker!!!

Last Monday, Dr. Setzen performed the Entellus Balloon Sinuplasty procedure on my nose. I was a bit nervous as I heard that there could be a slow recovery and quite a bit of pain. Dr. Setzen assured me that the anesthesia was better now and the recovery would be much quicker. He was exactly right. There was almost no pain during the procedure and everything went smoothly. I was quite tired that evening and was able to resume all normal activities the next day. My breathing has become less labored and I highly recommend this procedure to anyone who needs it. Dr. Setzen and his staff explained everything to me and were highly professional. Henry Klein

Dr. Setzen repaired a terrible nasal fracture that I suffered many years ago. He was able to piece my nose back together. I healed quickly and I am doing very well since he completed my surgery.

My parents started taking me to Dr. Setzen when I was toddler. I used to have constant ear infections when I was baby so he performed a surgery with ear tubes to cure that. I haven't had an issue since. I have been seeing him my entire life after that. Throughout my teens and early twenties I would get sinus infections 4-5 times a year. Dr. Setzen was rather careful with the diagnoses of a sinus infection every time, waiting for the infection to fully develop before putting me on antibiotics. At 22, I just finished college and was about to start my first job in the airlines. He explained how I was a candidate for septoplasty surgery. He explained how I would noticed significant changes in my breathing and stop the frequent sinus infections I was having. I agreed to have the surgery. He scheduled the surgery only a week and half after the day I made the appointment. After the surgery, the recovery was quite painful for the first two days. I questioned myself if I was right in agreeing to the surgery. After 3 days, the pain was not that bad so I was able to switch to Advil. A week after the surgery the splints were removed to keep my septum in place and I noticed a difference instantly with how easy it was to breathe. So far it has been one year after the surgery and I've only had two colds and no sinus infections. I'm an athlete, working out has been a joy. My endurance has increased tremendously (kinda comes with airways that are no longer obstructed). To conclude, Dr. Setzen has done my family and I wonders for our health. I highly recommend him for any individual and families with all kinds of history with ear, nose and throat issues. He can change your life for the far better with his care. I leave his office with a smile on my face every time, knowing that I'm in less pain than I was when I first walked in.

After suffering for over 20 years without being able to breath through my nose, sinus infections, headaches, lost sense of smell , visiting numerous other ENT doctors who just gave me sprays and pills Dr Setzen quickly identified the problem to a badly deviated septum. He scheduled surgery and six weeks later I can breath through my nose and haven't had a headache. Dr Setzen has hands of gold and is a truly gifted doctor. I would highly recommend him