Dr. Seth Kaplan, MD

Dr. Seth Kaplan, MD – Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist

Dr. Seth E. Kaplan is a Board-Certified Otolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon, and the Director of the Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders. With advanced subspecialty training in Laryngology, he focuses on professional voice, swallowing disorders, and complex airway conditions.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Buffalo, completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and pursued a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Kaplan also plays an active role in medical education, training physicians, nurses, and students, while contributing to clinical research and international conferences.

Areas of Expertise:

• Voice and swallowing disorders
• Professional voice care & aging voice (presbyphonia)
• Hoarseness & vocal fold paralysis
• Benign and malignant vocal fold lesions
• Chronic cough & airway stenosis
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) & Zenker’s diverticulum
• Acid reflux-related throat problems
• Endoscopic sinus surgery
• Hearing loss and impairment
• Pediatric & adult ENT conditions

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
• American Laryngological Association
• New York Laryngological Society

Education & Training:

• Doctor of Medicine – State University of New York, Buffalo
• Residency – Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
• Fellowship – Cleveland Clinic (Laryngology, Voice & Swallowing Disorders)

Patient Care Philosophy:

Dr. Kaplan is committed to combining compassionate care with cutting-edge treatment. He works with both adult and pediatric patients, tailoring treatment to improve communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life.