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Dr. Scott Kay, MD

Dr. Scott Kay, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Kay, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Plainsboro, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kay has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (67 reviews)

Practice

7 Schalks Crossing Rd Ste 324 Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kay

3.8
67 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Dr. Kay is an excellent physician!
I have been going to Dr. Kay for almost 20 years for a vestibular condition. Prior to seeing him, I went to a number of ENTs (local and out of state) and felt that they were all condescending. When I met Dr. Kay, I felt immediately that he treated me with respect and involved me in my own care decisions. He helped me stabilize and control my condition and it has made a huge difference in my life.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lynn Whitney – Jun 13, 2024
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Great Experience
Doctors Experience and knowledge
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 01, 2023
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Fantastic Doctor
Everyone was caring and professional form first phone call to doctor visit. Dr. Scott Kay is an outstanding doctor whose compassion for his patient is very obvious. He performs a thorough examination and provides superb care
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Patricia – Oct 23, 2023
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Astute Doctor
In addition to treating my acute sinus infection, Dr Kay recognized an additional health issue I had that led me to the hospital after the office visit. I am thankful for his astute observation and brilliant diagnosis of a additional / secondary health issue. With much appreciation for your professionalism and concern- - there was “something else,” in addition to a sinus infection. Thank you very much for the great care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 25, 2023
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Rude Doctor
I had surgery performed by Dr. Kay last year to remove benign tumors. Although he did not have the best “bedside manner”, he was very knowledgeable and experienced and thus, I tolerated the lack of professionalism that I would expect from a physician. However at my follow-up visits, I felt he was completely dismissive and condescending to the point of rudeness. He actually rolled his eyes at my last follow-up visit after indicating he ‘felt something’ and I stated that I would prefer to have a scan rather than follow his recommendation of monitoring the area of concern and just to return in 6 months. Well that was enough…I went to another doctor. I had a scan and my new doctor reviewed my scan with me and addressed all my concerns with the highest degree of professionalism, understanding and compassion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Tina – Apr 27, 2023
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Misdiagnosed
My wife saw Dr. Kay because of a horrible nasal drip and congestion after a tooth extraction. He sent her for a CT scan and told her everything was fine and the issue would resolve itself. Shortly thereafter she saw a different dentist who immediately sent her to an ENT who told her she had a severe sinus infection which would actually require surgery. She then saw an ENT surgeon at Weil Cornell where she underwent a four hour surgical procedure. All of the doctors said the sinuses were so infected that it was hard to believe an ENT would not have seen this.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 11, 2022
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Very courteous staff and especially Dr. Kay. Dr Kay explains clearly what the problem is. I am very impressed with the Audiologist Rach Elovic. She replies e mails and messages very promptly even on her day off. She goes out of her way to help whenever I have called.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2022
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I highly recommend Dr. Kay to any one in need of an ENT. I am extremely impressed by his examination of the whole patient, and not simply the specific issues at the time of each visit. He is extremely skilled, confident and precise. I have been one of his patients for almost 30 years and always felt as though I was receiving the finest care possible. Moreover, his referrals to other physicians have always been perfect; they are the best in their respective fields and, without question, the right medical professionals for the right medical issues. Dr. Kay sees well beyond his own specialty and, with his experience and insight, knows exactly when it is time to consult with another expert . . . the right expert. A+++
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Joel R. – Dec 12, 2021
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Everything great. I went after a year of increasing brain fog and recurrent sinus infections, and asked if it was a sinus problem to be fixed with surgery, or something worse. None of the above. It took some time and an MRI and a CAT scan, but the issue was some serious allergies, handled by the excellent allergist he sent me to. Many thanks to this surgeon with a great reputation, who chose not to cut.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Eric – Mar 23, 2021
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Hard to know how to rate Dr. Kay. He was very good with 2 family members who needed a routine nosebleed cure, but he completely missed a simple diagnosis in a 3rd family member. He mistook her silent reflux condition for an anatomical problem and was leading her down the path toward completely unnecessary sinus surgery. A different ENT diagnosed her almost instantly through a normal clinical exam. The reviews on here are mostly good, but I still think this alarming experience was worth mentioning.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2020
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About three months ago, I noticed I had a hearing issue when David Muir started to mumble on the nightly news. Unfortunately, everyone else thought he spoke just fine. My GP suggested I see Dr. Stanley Kay and get a hearing test. I am very pleased with Dr. Kay and his staff. Dr. Brittany Pasquarello, a Doctor of Audiology, tested my hearing and indicated hearing aids would help. As many people, I associated hearing aids with really getting old … They are the best thing I ever did! Dr. “P” set them up perfectly on her computer to my specific hearing issues. They weigh absolutely nothing and you don’t know you are wearing them. Your hair covers them behind your ears and nobody notices them. You replace batteries once a week and change two small parts once a month. They are very easy to maintain. My grandson thinks they are really cool since I control the volume and batteries not to mention Bluetooth options on my iPhone. Don’t hesitate any longer. Try them. You will be amazed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2019
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I lost hearing in the right side of my ear due to the flu this past winter (got the flu shot and it didn’t help). I found Dr. Scott Kay and his entire team—from the front desk receptionist, to his audiologists and assistants to be warm, friendly, and accommodating. Dr. Kay has an excellent bedside manner and was very helpful. After a few visits, my hearing is back. Thoroughly recommend him and his staff to anyone needing an ENT.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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E. Snyder – Feb 20, 2019
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Dr. Kay is an outstanding professional, with excellent staff to support him. I have been going there for almost 8 years for various issues such as tinnitus, hearing loss, and most recently septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery. Everything has been great, he takes the time to explain, and I have full trust in his medical opinion and advice! He proactively tries to not only treat you, but to *help* you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan – Apr 24, 2018
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I would highly recommend Dr. Kay. He was very attentive, caring and knowledgeable. He took me in right away and diagnosed a problem that other doctors I went to couldn't find.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2018
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I highly recommend Dr. Kay. He listens, answers questions thoroughly, and conducts the necessary tests; Dr. Kay puts your mind at ease. And thankfully, he correctly diagnosed my friend with a condition that another doctor did not find.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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East Windsor, NJ – Jan 23, 2018
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I was referred to Dr. Kay by a friend and strongly recommend him. Dr. Kay has performed surgery on and treated both me and my two young sons. He does not work local to me, but is well worth the travel. He gives great attention and care to his patients, taking the time to make sure that he correctly diagnoses and treats the current condition, and gives advice to prevent reoccurrence of the underlying condition. I also appreciate Dr. Kay's staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2018
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I have chronic, horrendous nose bleeds that requiring cauterizing to make them stop. Dr. Kay has always fit me in to his schedule so that I don't have to go to the ER. Not too many doctors are willing to take recurrent emergencies like that and it saves me money and a lot of time. I will always recommend Dr. Kay because he cares about his patients and he's a great doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marie N. in Flemington – Jan 23, 2018
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I’d definitely recommend Dr. Kay to others! He is very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alyse – Jan 18, 2018
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Personally had a very good experience with Dr. Kay. He diagnosed the issue, discussed options, and explained likely outcome and risks. Very clear and thorough with follow up. Staff was courteous and great at coordinating appointments and billing. Would definitely return or recommend to others.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Greg L in Belle Mead, NJ – Sep 12, 2016
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Knowledge, professionalism, understanding, and a genuine concern for his patients--but most importantly, experience. When a patient describes his/her symptoms, Dr. Kay already has a good idea of the possible causes and solutions. In addition, Dr. Kay has a personality that exudes confidence without losing his sense of humor. Dr. Scott L. Kay is highly recommended, and I'm glad I found him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ron Cerrito in Monroe Township, NJ – Feb 15, 2016
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Dr. Scott Kay, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Plainsboro, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kay has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Audiology

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  • Albert Einstein Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Ny And Presby Hp Columbia Campus

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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