Albany, NY – (April 25, 2024) – The American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS), the certifying body for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeons in the United States, announced that Dr. Gavin Setzen-President and CEO of Albany ENT and Allergy Services (AENT), the largest and preeminent private otolaryngology practice in the Capital Region, has been elected to serve as a director of the ABOHNS for a 5-year term starting in 2024.
Dr. Setzen, MD, FACS, FAAOA, FARS, who haspreviously served as the President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), the New York State Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission CT Imaging (IACT), was originally certified by the ABOHNS in 1998. His most recent recognition reflects the many contributions he has made to the field of otolaryngology over the decades, including the medical and surgical management of nasal and sinus disorders, otolaryngic allergy, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and point-of-service CT imaging.
He has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and delivered frequent presentations and lectures both nationally and internationally. In addition to his leadership post at AENT, Dr. Setzen serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at Albany Medical College and Chief of the Otolaryngology Division at St. Peter’s Hospital, St. Peter’s Health Partners.
“I am honored to be elected as a director of the ABOHNS”, stated Dr. Setzen, “and look forward to contributing to the important work of this fine organization”. Added Dr. Nora Perkins, senior partner at AENT, “We’re extremely proud to work alongside such an exceptional leader within the Otolaryngology field. His knowledge, passion and expertise are inspiring to those around him. This recognition by the ABOHNS will serve as a huge benefit to patients and future ENT’s alike.”
To learn more about Albany ENT & Allergy Services or to schedule an appointment, call 518-701-2085 or visit albanyentandallergy.com.
About Albany ENT & Allergy Services
Albany ENT & Allergy Services is a comprehensive multi-site practice including an onsite surgical center and walk-in urgent care facility, devoted to the care of adults and children with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The practice serves the Capital Region specializing in allergy diagnosis, immunotherapy, sinus, nasal, parathyroid, and thyroid surgeries, as well as sleep medicine.
About American Board of Otolaryngoloy-Head and Neck Surgery
ABOHNS’s primary responsibility is to the public and is strongly committed to the promotion of professionalism and safe, high-quality care. The ABOHNS is a certifying body, not a membership organization. The ABOHNS goes beyond state medical licensure and represents the minimum requirements to legally, independently provide patient care. It upholds the highest standards for patient care in the specialty and subspecialties of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.