6 Providers Named ‘Top Doctor’ at Albany ENT
Six Albany ENT & Allergy Services Physicians Named Top Doc by Hudson Valley Magazine Dr. Gavin Setzen, Dr. Siobhan Kuhar, Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, Dr. Robert Adelson, Dr. Nora Perkins and Dr. John Gavin selected as best in field for 2021 Albany, NY – (November 11th, 2021) – The specialists and sub-specialists of Albany ENT and…
How to Clear an Obstruction from Your Child’s Nose
Kids are naturally curious, and because of this, they may put things where they don’t belong. This includes shoving watermelon seeds, rocks, sticks, pom pom balls or a small toy from G. Williker’s up their noses. The first time you discover a foreign object in your child’s nose may be alarming. Below we review how…
What to Expect with Nosebleed Cauterization
While a nosebleed may make you look like you belong at Field of Horrors, they are rarely serious. Nosebleeds occur when one of the blood vessels that lines the nose bursts. This may be the result of fragile blood vessels, infection, allergies, head trauma, foreign object in the nose or nose picking. When nosebleeds occur…
Albany ENT and Allergy Services Further Expands its Roster of Clinical Providers
Capital Region’s Preeminent Ear, Nose and Throat Private Practice Welcomes Ruth Keeling, PA-C, Erin Bethon, PA-C and Jenna Locaputo, PA-C Albany, NY – (October 21, 2021) – The mission at Albany ENT and Allergy Services’ (AENT) is to serve the ear, nose, throat and allergy needs of all its neighbors in the Capital Region. That’s…
Thyroidectomy: What to Expect
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck in front of your windpipe. Its job is to produce hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism and temperature. The thyroid can be affected by disease, which sometimes requires surgery to treat. Below we review everything you need to know about thyroid surgery,…
What to Expect from Sinus Surgery
The sinuses are air-filled pockets behind the cheeks, nose and forehead that produce mucus that moisturizes the nose and protects it from pollutants. Occasionally, the sinuses can face problems such as polyps and infections. Surgery may be necessary to remedy these problems. Below we review the types of sinus surgery and what to expect. Types…
Albany ENT and Allergy Services’ Gavin Setzen, MD, FACS,FAAOA, FARS, Honored by The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation
President of the Region’s Preeminent Private Otolaryngology Practice Selected as a Member of AAO/HNS’s Inaugural Class of the ‘Hall of Distinction’ Albany, NY – (September 23, 2021) – Albany ENT and Allergy Services(AENT), the Capital Region’s largest and most advanced independent ear,nose, throat and allergy specialty practice, is proud to announce that itsphysician president, Dr….
Middle Ear Surgery: What It Is & Why It May Be Necessary
If you’re experiencing a condition affecting your middle ear, your physician may recommend surgery to treat it. Below are the four types of middle ear surgery and when each may be necessary. Myringoplasty Myringoplasty is a procedure for repairing a hole in the eardrum. This is accomplished by placing a graft over the hole made…
How Safe Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Have you been experiencing chronic facial pain/pressure, nasal congestion, discolored nasal discharge and postnasal drip? If so, you may be suffering from chronic sinusitis, also known as chronic sinus infections. While most cases of chronic sinusitis can be managed with medications, some persistent infections require surgery. This is where endoscopic sinus surgery comes in. What…
Albany ENT and Allergy Services Further Expands its Roster of Clinical Providers
Capital Region’s Preeminent Ear, Nose and Throat Private Practice Welcomes Audiologists Maggie McCarthy, Au.D., CCC-A and Rachel Treiber, Au.D. delivering the finest audiologic care to the deserving patients of the Capital Region requires having the finest audiologists on its clinical team. Today, the area’s preeminent ear, nose, throat and allergy private practice proudly announced that…