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Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY.
Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD
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Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 61
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. Setzen graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School. Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Albany, NY and has 37 years experience. Dr. Setzen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St Peter's Hospital. At present, Dr. Setzen received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Setzen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Setzen is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Acute Tonsillitis
Dysphagia
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Mixed Hearing Loss
Oral Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Ear Tube Placement
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Tonsillectomy
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Geographic Tongue
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Larynx Cancer
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Perilymph Fistula (PLF)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    HIP Prime HMO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Fidelis Care

Locations

  1. 1 Albany Ent. & Allergy Services PC
    123 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 701-2000
  2. 2 Office
    400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 205, Albany, NY 12206
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 701-2000
  3. 3 Office
    1785 Route 9 Ste 201, Halfmoon, NY 12065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 701-2075
  4. 4 Saint Peters Hospital
    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 701-2085

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4.6
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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May 19, 2022
I think Dr. Setzen has an unusual amount of patient concern; he explains procedures and options quite well.
Michael — May 19, 2022
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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of the Witwatersrand Medical School
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Setzen's profile.

Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gavin Setzen, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY