Scott L. Kay, MD

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Who is Scott L. Kay?

Dr. Scott L. Kay is a board-certified Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck Surgeon with a distinguished career in both medical practice and academic contributions. He has a private practice in Princeton, New Jersey, and holds multiple affiliations with prestigious medical institutions.

Education & Training

Undergraduate and Medical School: Attended The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he developed an interest in surgery, head and neck anatomy, and plastic surgery.
General Surgery Residency: Completed two years at Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia) and Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Residency: Trained from 1988 to 1992 at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, working with pioneers in the field and conducting research published in The Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Fellowship: Completed a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional training in Endoscopic Surgical techniques focused on sinus surgery.
Board Certification: Became board-certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in 1993.

Professional Background

Surgical Specialists at Princeton
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro
Adjunct professor at Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine
Instructor for medical residents at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Reputation & Experience

Face to Face Program: Acclaimed for providing pro bono care to victims of abuse through this program.
Lectures and Presentations: Delivered numerous presentations to medical and dental staff at the University Medical Center at Princeton and has been a speaker for the Acoustic Neuroma Association.
Awards: Named either “Top Doctor of the Metro Area” or “Top Doctor of New Jersey” every year for the past 13 years.
Years in Practice: Currently in his 21st year of practice.

Conditions Evaluated

Airway, Sleep and Breathing Disorders

Airway Diseases
Choking Sensation
Cough
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Snoring
Swollen Throat

Ear Disorders

Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
Balance Disorders
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Cerumen Removal
Conductive Hearing Loss
Crackling Sound in Ears
Dizziness
Ear Cleaning
Ear Discharge
Ear Drainage
Ear Exam
Ear Fullness
Ear Infection – Middle Ear (Otitis Media)
Ear Pressure
Earache
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Foreign Body in Ear
Hearing Evaluation
Hearing Loss
Impacted Cerumen
Itchy Ear
Labyrinthitis
Mastoiditis
Meniere’s Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Muffled Hearing
Myringoplasty
Myringotomy
Neural Hearing Loss
Ototoxicity
Perforated Ear Drum
Swooshing Sound in Ears
Tinnitus
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Tympanometry
Vertigo
Vestibular Neuritis
Vestibular Neuronitis

Nasal and Sinus Disorders

Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinosinusitis
Anosmia
Anterior Nasal Drip
Balloon Sinuplasty
Broken Nose (Nose Fracture)
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Chronic Sinus Infection
Deviated Septum
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Empty Nose Syndrome
Enlarged Adenoids
Ethmoidectomy
Hyposmia
Nasal Congestion
Nasal Crusting
Nasal Drainage
Nasal Dryness
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyps
Nasal Trauma
Nasoseptal Reconstruction
Nose Bleed
Paranasal Surgery
Parosmia
Phantosmia
Post-Nasal Drip
Rhinitis
Rhinorrhea
Septal Perforation
Sinonasal Mucocele
Sinonasal Papilloma
Sinus Disorders
Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)
Sinus Polyp
Sinus Pressure
Sinus Surgery
Smell and Taste Problem
Smell Disorders

Neck, Throat and Voice Disorders

Choking Sensation
Difficulty Speaking
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
Laryngitis and Hoarseness
Laryngoscopy
Lump in Throat
Neck Cyst
Neck Lymph Nodes
Parathyroid conditions
Salivary Gland Disorders
Salivary Gland Stone (Sialolithiasis)
Salivary Gland Swelling
Scratchy Voice
Submandibular Nodule
Submandibular Swelling
Swallowing Disorders
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Thyroid conditions
Thyroid nodules
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Vocal Cord Issues
Voice Disorders

Other Disorders

Choking Sensation
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Enlarged Adenoids
Tongue Mass
Tongue Pain
Tongue Swelling
Tonsil Removal Surgery (Tonsillectomy)
Tonsillar Abscess
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Tonsillitis (Tonsil Inflammation)
Tonsilloliths
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency