Reviews

A Far Easier Recovery Than I Anticipated I put off having surgery to repair my deviated septum and clear my sinuses for about five years. Although I knew that both of my parents had very positive experiences with Dr. Setzen, I was apprehensive about the recovery period. All I can say is that I should have had it done years ago! Dr. Setzen was great from our first consultation. Most of what he told me, I already knew from having seen it in my family, but he was really helpful in explaining to me where my own troubles lay and how he could best ease my breathing difficulties. Thanks to Dr. Setzen, I’m able to breathe out of the left side of my nose for the first time in at least five years. What impressed me so much was that thanks to increasing sophistication of the procedure and Dr. Setzen’s mastery (over 5000 surgeries performed), my recovery was far easier than I thought it would be. Pain was at a bare minimum and most days I didn’t even need Tylenol. I took his advice and iced frequently which dramatically improved my breathing even sooner than expected. Dr. Setzen saw me frequently prior to and post surgery. He was kind, patient and encouraging. I’m now only two weeks post-op and so pleased with the results. If you’ve been struggling with difficulty breathing, don’t wait any longer. Go see Dr. Setzen and get some relief. I not only breathe better awake, but thanks to him, I feel more rested from sleep have far more energy only a short time after surgery than I could have anticipated. This will definitely prove to be one of my smartest decisions!

A Far Easier Recovery Than I Anticipated I put off having surgery to repair my deviated septum and clear my sinuses for about five years. Although I knew that both of my parents had very positive experiences with Dr. Setzen, I was apprehensive about the recovery period. All I can say is that I should have had it done years ago! Dr. Setzen was great from our first consultation. Most of what he told me, I already knew from having seen it in my family, but he was really helpful in explaining to me where my own troubles lay and how he could best ease my breathing difficulties. Thanks to Dr. Setzen, I’m able to breathe out of the left side of my nose for the first time in at least five years. What impressed me so much was that thanks to increasing sophistication of the procedure and Dr. Setzen’s mastery (over 5000 surgeries performed), my recovery was far easier than I thought it would be. Pain was at a bare minimum and most days I didn’t even need Tylenol. I took his advice and iced frequently which dramatically improved my breathing even sooner than expected. Dr. Setzen saw me frequently prior to and post surgery. He was kind, patient and encouraging. I’m now only two weeks post-op and so pleased with the results. If you’ve been struggling with difficulty breathing, don’t wait any longer. Go see Dr. Setzen and get some relief. I not only breathe better awake, but thanks to him, I feel more rested from sleep have far more energy only a short time after surgery than I could have anticipated. This will definitely prove to be one of my smartest decisions!

I have had sinus problems for 45 years. After two surgeries I had given up hope for relief. I found Dr. Setzen last year. He recommended I have a balloon procedure in his office. I decided to try it on 2/21/17. No hospital, no packing and I immediately felt a difference. I could breathe easier, sleep better and have better drainage. Dr. Setzen took as much time as I needed to explain what he would do and I learned more about my sinuses. He is professional and friendly. His staff is the same. I highly recommend him and his staff.

After experiencing nasal stuffiness, intermittent ear pain and daily sinus headaches for several years I made an appointment with Michael Setzen who had removed my son's tonsils some years ago. After examining my nasal passages, he discovered that they had narrowed significantly and explained an in office procedure he could perform called a balloon sinus dilation with no down time. I had the procedure the following week. It took about an hour. My nose was anesthetized and the procedure went smoothly and quickly. Dr. Setzen called that evening to see how I was feeling. I didn't even need Tylenol that night!! I woke the next morning feeling better than I had felt in years. I had a follow up visit the next day and several others to check the healing process. The office staff is friendly and compassionate and my appointments have always been on time. This has been a very easy process and extremely effective. No more sinus headaches!!