About Dr. Michael Kaplan
Board Certified medical doctor and sinus specialist Michael Kaplan, MD is one of the pioneers of the balloon sinuplasty procedure.
Dr. Kaplan is a partner at the Houston Sinus Center, where all ENT-related conditions are diagnosed and treated with compassion, experience, and the most advanced medicine available in this multifaceted specialty. He is also affiliated with St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, Houston Sinus Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Park Plaza Hospital.
Board Certified for more than
20 years
Because of his dedication to continued education and innovation, 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 physicians in his field.
Dr. Kaplan was one of the first otolaryngologists to perform the balloon sinuplasty procedure and is frequently sought after by doctors from around the nation for training and insights on this revolutionary sinus treatment.
Dr. Kaplan is dedicated to you
From offering the latest treatment innovations to making sure you feel safe and heard through your entire experience, Dr. Kaplan and his team at Kaplan sinus relief put patient needs first at every step of the way.
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 augmented reality imaging for safer, more precise balloon sinuplasty sinus treatment.
Best of all, all of Dr. Kaplan’s patients are given his personal phone number and are able to call him day or night with any needs or concerns they may have regarding their sinuses. It’s all a part of putting you and your health first, and taking every possible step to help you breathe easier and live better.
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