About Dr. Michael Kaplan
Dr. Michael Kaplan is a board-certified otolaryngologist with nearly 30 years of experience and is a pioneer in balloon sinuplasty for chronic sinusitis.
As well as being the founder and attending physician at Kaplan Sinus Relief, Dr. Kaplan is also a partner at Houston Sinus Center, where all ear, nose, and throat-related conditions are diagnosed and treated with compassion, experience, and the most advanced medicine available.
Dr. Kaplan is also affiliated with St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and The Methodist Hospital.
Board Certified for almost
30 years
Dr. Michael Kaplan has been Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology since April 1997, a distinction that identifies Dr. Kaplan as one of the most qualified and experienced physicians in his field.
Dr. Kaplan’s commitment to innovation and patient outcomes has led him to pioneer reatments/balloon-sinuplasty-houston/”>balloon sinuplasty as a minimally invasive treatment for chronic sinusitis and other sinus-related problems. As one of the first otolaryngologists (ENTs) in Houston to perform this procedure, he is frequently sought after by doctors around the nation for training and insights on this revolutionary sinus treatment.
Dr. Kaplan is dedicated to you
From your ppointments/”>initial consultation, to a thorough explanation of your treatment options, Dr. Kaplan and the team at Kaplan Sinus Relief are committed to helping you feel safe and heard at every step of your visit with us. We treat patients with compassion and understanding, and use every resource at our disposal to provide lasting relief.
In addition to offering relaxing IV sedation options and low-radiation CT scanning, Kaplan Sinus Relief is the only sinus surgery center in America that uses echnology/augmented-reality-makes-balloon-sinuplasty-procedures-safer/”>augmented reality imaging for safer, more precise balloon sinuplasty sinus treatment.
Unlike most surgeons, Dr. Kaplan provides his patients with his personal phone number and is available day or night to answer any questions or concerns they may have regarding their sinuses.At Kaplan Sinus Relief, you will never be treated like a number. We put your health and well-being first.
Dr. Kaplan’s education and experience
Dr. Kaplan has studied at some of the nation’s top universities and medical schools, including UT Austin, Baylor College of Medicine, and UCLA.
Secondary Education
Bellaire High School
Bellaire, Texas
1979-1982
Undergraduate Education
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
1982-1986
Medical Education
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
1986-1990
Residency Training
General Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
1990-1992
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
University of California at Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
1992-1996
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
April, 1997
Professional Society Memberships
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
Harris County Medical Society
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
Affiliated Hospitals
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
The Methodist Hospital
Memorial Herman
Honors and Awards
Phi Beta Kappa