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Dr. Michael Kaufman is a board-certified otolaryngologist serving the Wellstar community since 2019. He provides general ear, nose, and throat care to both the pediatric and adult population. He delivers a focus in high quality and patient centered care, while employing a shared decision-making model.
Dr. Kaufman attended Emory University for his undergraduate studies. He then went on to medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Kaufman holds several leadership positions within Wellstar Health System. Most notably, as the Wellstar ENT North Kennestone lead physician.
He is regularly recognized by his community peers as a ‘Top Doctor’ appearing in Atlanta Magazine, Georgia Trend Magazine, and The Atlantan.
Dr. Kaufman is married with two children. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends. He is an avid tennis player, having previously played in college for Emory University. Dr. Kaufman's aspiration is to deliver world-class, evidence-based, empathetic, and inclusive care to all of his patients.
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Acquired Neck Masses
Airway Problems
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Rhinitis (Runny Nose)
Congenital Neck Masses
Ear Disorders
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Disorders
Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Nasal Surgery
Parathyroid Surgery
Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat Disorders
Salivary Gland Surgery
Sinus Infection
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Disorder
Snoring
Swallowing Disorders
Throat Cancer
Thyroid Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Voice Disorders
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 440 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.89
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.89
Listened to me carefully
4.87
Shared the right amount of information
4.83
Earned my trust
4.81
All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.
Patient Reviews
5
Dr Kaufman was attentive and helpful in every respect. Very knowledgeable and efficient but didn't rush through the appointment.
August 31, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very down to earth
August 30, 2024
5
Really liked Dr. Kaufman. Excellent experience with him.
August 30, 2024
5
Katherine and Dr Kaufman were great
August 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman and staff are the best
August 30, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor & staff
August 27, 2024
5
Doctor Kaufman is definitely my ENT doctor of choice. He has done nasal surgery on me twice and today I saw him for an issue with my throat. I like that I've never had to wait an excessive amount of time in the waiting room. In fact today I was taken back before my appointment time. I trust him and he is excellent at explaining things so I can understand them.
August 18, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very good, listens and explains things is easy to understand terms.
August 18, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough and professional. I had a great surgical outcome. I was impressed with everyone on his staff.
August 15, 2024
5
The office staff always exemplify excellent quality customer service. Dr. Kaufman is very patient and honest concerning my medical needs. Great team!
August 15, 2024
5
Staff was great and Dr.Kaufman is exceptional in his field of expertise ! So glad I was referred here by my Primary physician . Highly recommend this practice . Location is convenient too , right off interstate .
August 9, 2024
5
Made it through visit with the doctor because he was very patient and understanding
August 9, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman is an amazing person/doctor. Very knowledgeable and up front on my options. That's very appreciated.
August 7, 2024
5
Makes you feel comfortable
July 31, 2024
5
I would like to thank Dr Kaufman and Staff for taking good care of me. Wellstar ENT North is the best.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is a great ENT who communicated well with his patients and gives an explanation of your problems in a way that his patients can understand.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Michael and staff were very patient and listened carefully to my questions.
July 26, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience with Dr. Kaufman and his staff as well as the hospital! I felt very informed and very well taken care of.
July 18, 2024
5
As for having to go to a Dr, it doesn't get any more pleasant. Dr Kaufman always makes you feel like you are his special patient and that he truly cares about you. If we could only clone him. I wish all my Dr's were as kind and sweet as he is.
July 17, 2024
5
I think Dr. Kaufman is a great doctor and recommend him highly.
July 13, 2024
5
Office personnel Tracie was awesome. Polite, personable and helpful. Dr Kaufman was great.
July 12, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was professional, knowledgeable and provided a great doctor/patient interaction
July 11, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and Staff
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough, informative and definitely put me at ease regarding my procedure. I am so happy I had it done.
July 5, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was very, very well in taking care of me, and I appreciate him. There's nothing needs to be changed with this doctor, and I thank him very much. Thank you very much.
July 7, 2024
5
Always treated with so much respect by everyone here!
July 4, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was amazing! He takes his time listening to you & explains your diagnosis & plan. The dark haired female at the front desk was super helpful & friendly. The female that was helping my grandma get her hearing aids was very friendly & patient.
June 28, 2024
5
I trust Dr Kaufman with my care!
June 27, 2024
5
This ENT group has taken care of me for the last ten years. They got me through cancer and now Dr. Kaufman has me breathing through my nose for the first time in probably 50 years. Everyone has done a great job taking care of me. Thank you so much!!!!
June 27, 2024
5
Very Professional Had all the answers
June 23, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was attentive and helpful in every respect. Very knowledgeable and efficient but didn't rush through the appointment.
August 31, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very down to earth
August 30, 2024
5
Really liked Dr. Kaufman. Excellent experience with him.
August 30, 2024
5
Katherine and Dr Kaufman were great
August 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman and staff are the best
August 30, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor & staff
August 27, 2024
5
Doctor Kaufman is definitely my ENT doctor of choice. He has done nasal surgery on me twice and today I saw him for an issue with my throat. I like that I've never had to wait an excessive amount of time in the waiting room. In fact today I was taken back before my appointment time. I trust him and he is excellent at explaining things so I can understand them.
August 18, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very good, listens and explains things is easy to understand terms.
August 18, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough and professional. I had a great surgical outcome. I was impressed with everyone on his staff.
August 15, 2024
5
The office staff always exemplify excellent quality customer service. Dr. Kaufman is very patient and honest concerning my medical needs. Great team!
August 15, 2024
5
Staff was great and Dr.Kaufman is exceptional in his field of expertise ! So glad I was referred here by my Primary physician . Highly recommend this practice . Location is convenient too , right off interstate .
August 9, 2024
5
Made it through visit with the doctor because he was very patient and understanding
August 9, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman is an amazing person/doctor. Very knowledgeable and up front on my options. That's very appreciated.
August 7, 2024
5
Makes you feel comfortable
July 31, 2024
5
I would like to thank Dr Kaufman and Staff for taking good care of me. Wellstar ENT North is the best.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is a great ENT who communicated well with his patients and gives an explanation of your problems in a way that his patients can understand.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Michael and staff were very patient and listened carefully to my questions.
July 26, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience with Dr. Kaufman and his staff as well as the hospital! I felt very informed and very well taken care of.
July 18, 2024
5
As for having to go to a Dr, it doesn't get any more pleasant. Dr Kaufman always makes you feel like you are his special patient and that he truly cares about you. If we could only clone him. I wish all my Dr's were as kind and sweet as he is.
July 17, 2024
5
I think Dr. Kaufman is a great doctor and recommend him highly.
July 13, 2024
5
Office personnel Tracie was awesome. Polite, personable and helpful. Dr Kaufman was great.
July 12, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was professional, knowledgeable and provided a great doctor/patient interaction
July 11, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and Staff
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough, informative and definitely put me at ease regarding my procedure. I am so happy I had it done.
July 5, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was very, very well in taking care of me, and I appreciate him. There's nothing needs to be changed with this doctor, and I thank him very much. Thank you very much.
July 7, 2024
5
Always treated with so much respect by everyone here!
July 4, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was amazing! He takes his time listening to you & explains your diagnosis & plan. The dark haired female at the front desk was super helpful & friendly. The female that was helping my grandma get her hearing aids was very friendly & patient.
June 28, 2024
5
I trust Dr Kaufman with my care!
June 27, 2024
5
This ENT group has taken care of me for the last ten years. They got me through cancer and now Dr. Kaufman has me breathing through my nose for the first time in probably 50 years. Everyone has done a great job taking care of me. Thank you so much!!!!
June 27, 2024
5
Very Professional Had all the answers
June 23, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was attentive and helpful in every respect. Very knowledgeable and efficient but didn't rush through the appointment.
August 31, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very down to earth
August 30, 2024
5
Really liked Dr. Kaufman. Excellent experience with him.
August 30, 2024
5
Katherine and Dr Kaufman were great
August 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman and staff are the best
August 30, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor & staff
August 27, 2024
5
Doctor Kaufman is definitely my ENT doctor of choice. He has done nasal surgery on me twice and today I saw him for an issue with my throat. I like that I've never had to wait an excessive amount of time in the waiting room. In fact today I was taken back before my appointment time. I trust him and he is excellent at explaining things so I can understand them.
August 18, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very good, listens and explains things is easy to understand terms.
August 18, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough and professional. I had a great surgical outcome. I was impressed with everyone on his staff.
August 15, 2024
5
The office staff always exemplify excellent quality customer service. Dr. Kaufman is very patient and honest concerning my medical needs. Great team!
August 15, 2024
5
Staff was great and Dr.Kaufman is exceptional in his field of expertise ! So glad I was referred here by my Primary physician . Highly recommend this practice . Location is convenient too , right off interstate .
August 9, 2024
5
Made it through visit with the doctor because he was very patient and understanding
August 9, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman is an amazing person/doctor. Very knowledgeable and up front on my options. That's very appreciated.
August 7, 2024
5
Makes you feel comfortable
July 31, 2024
5
I would like to thank Dr Kaufman and Staff for taking good care of me. Wellstar ENT North is the best.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is a great ENT who communicated well with his patients and gives an explanation of your problems in a way that his patients can understand.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Michael and staff were very patient and listened carefully to my questions.
July 26, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience with Dr. Kaufman and his staff as well as the hospital! I felt very informed and very well taken care of.
July 18, 2024
5
As for having to go to a Dr, it doesn't get any more pleasant. Dr Kaufman always makes you feel like you are his special patient and that he truly cares about you. If we could only clone him. I wish all my Dr's were as kind and sweet as he is.
July 17, 2024
5
I think Dr. Kaufman is a great doctor and recommend him highly.
July 13, 2024
5
Office personnel Tracie was awesome. Polite, personable and helpful. Dr Kaufman was great.
July 12, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was professional, knowledgeable and provided a great doctor/patient interaction
July 11, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and Staff
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough, informative and definitely put me at ease regarding my procedure. I am so happy I had it done.
July 5, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was very, very well in taking care of me, and I appreciate him. There's nothing needs to be changed with this doctor, and I thank him very much. Thank you very much.
July 7, 2024
5
Always treated with so much respect by everyone here!
July 4, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was amazing! He takes his time listening to you & explains your diagnosis & plan. The dark haired female at the front desk was super helpful & friendly. The female that was helping my grandma get her hearing aids was very friendly & patient.
June 28, 2024
5
I trust Dr Kaufman with my care!
June 27, 2024
5
This ENT group has taken care of me for the last ten years. They got me through cancer and now Dr. Kaufman has me breathing through my nose for the first time in probably 50 years. Everyone has done a great job taking care of me. Thank you so much!!!!
June 27, 2024
5
Very Professional Had all the answers
June 23, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was attentive and helpful in every respect. Very knowledgeable and efficient but didn't rush through the appointment.
August 31, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very down to earth
August 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman and staff are the best
August 30, 2024
5
Katherine and Dr Kaufman were great
August 30, 2024
5
Really liked Dr. Kaufman. Excellent experience with him.
August 30, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor & staff
August 27, 2024
5
Doctor Kaufman is definitely my ENT doctor of choice. He has done nasal surgery on me twice and today I saw him for an issue with my throat. I like that I've never had to wait an excessive amount of time in the waiting room. In fact today I was taken back before my appointment time. I trust him and he is excellent at explaining things so I can understand them.
August 18, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very good, listens and explains things is easy to understand terms.
August 18, 2024
5
The office staff always exemplify excellent quality customer service. Dr. Kaufman is very patient and honest concerning my medical needs. Great team!
August 15, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough and professional. I had a great surgical outcome. I was impressed with everyone on his staff.
August 15, 2024
5
Staff was great and Dr.Kaufman is exceptional in his field of expertise ! So glad I was referred here by my Primary physician . Highly recommend this practice . Location is convenient too , right off interstate .
August 9, 2024
5
Made it through visit with the doctor because he was very patient and understanding
August 9, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman is an amazing person/doctor. Very knowledgeable and up front on my options. That's very appreciated.
August 7, 2024
5
Makes you feel comfortable
July 31, 2024
5
I would like to thank Dr Kaufman and Staff for taking good care of me. Wellstar ENT North is the best.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is a great ENT who communicated well with his patients and gives an explanation of your problems in a way that his patients can understand.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Michael and staff were very patient and listened carefully to my questions.
July 26, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience with Dr. Kaufman and his staff as well as the hospital! I felt very informed and very well taken care of.
July 18, 2024
5
As for having to go to a Dr, it doesn't get any more pleasant. Dr Kaufman always makes you feel like you are his special patient and that he truly cares about you. If we could only clone him. I wish all my Dr's were as kind and sweet as he is.
July 17, 2024
5
I think Dr. Kaufman is a great doctor and recommend him highly.
July 13, 2024
5
Office personnel Tracie was awesome. Polite, personable and helpful. Dr Kaufman was great.
July 12, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was professional, knowledgeable and provided a great doctor/patient interaction
July 11, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and Staff
July 10, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was very, very well in taking care of me, and I appreciate him. There's nothing needs to be changed with this doctor, and I thank him very much. Thank you very much.
July 7, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough, informative and definitely put me at ease regarding my procedure. I am so happy I had it done.
July 5, 2024
5
Always treated with so much respect by everyone here!
July 4, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was amazing! He takes his time listening to you & explains your diagnosis & plan. The dark haired female at the front desk was super helpful & friendly. The female that was helping my grandma get her hearing aids was very friendly & patient.
June 28, 2024
5
This ENT group has taken care of me for the last ten years. They got me through cancer and now Dr. Kaufman has me breathing through my nose for the first time in probably 50 years. Everyone has done a great job taking care of me. Thank you so much!!!!
June 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr Kaufman with my care!
June 27, 2024
5
Very Professional Had all the answers
June 23, 2024
5
Very Professional Had all the answers
June 23, 2024
5
I trust Dr Kaufman with my care!
June 27, 2024
5
This ENT group has taken care of me for the last ten years. They got me through cancer and now Dr. Kaufman has me breathing through my nose for the first time in probably 50 years. Everyone has done a great job taking care of me. Thank you so much!!!!
June 27, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was amazing! He takes his time listening to you & explains your diagnosis & plan. The dark haired female at the front desk was super helpful & friendly. The female that was helping my grandma get her hearing aids was very friendly & patient.
June 28, 2024
5
Always treated with so much respect by everyone here!
July 4, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough, informative and definitely put me at ease regarding my procedure. I am so happy I had it done.
July 5, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was very, very well in taking care of me, and I appreciate him. There's nothing needs to be changed with this doctor, and I thank him very much. Thank you very much.
July 7, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor and Staff
July 10, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was professional, knowledgeable and provided a great doctor/patient interaction
July 11, 2024
5
Office personnel Tracie was awesome. Polite, personable and helpful. Dr Kaufman was great.
July 12, 2024
5
I think Dr. Kaufman is a great doctor and recommend him highly.
July 13, 2024
5
As for having to go to a Dr, it doesn't get any more pleasant. Dr Kaufman always makes you feel like you are his special patient and that he truly cares about you. If we could only clone him. I wish all my Dr's were as kind and sweet as he is.
July 17, 2024
5
It was a very pleasant experience with Dr. Kaufman and his staff as well as the hospital! I felt very informed and very well taken care of.
July 18, 2024
5
Dr Michael and staff were very patient and listened carefully to my questions.
July 26, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is a great ENT who communicated well with his patients and gives an explanation of your problems in a way that his patients can understand.
July 26, 2024
5
I would like to thank Dr Kaufman and Staff for taking good care of me. Wellstar ENT North is the best.
July 26, 2024
5
Makes you feel comfortable
July 31, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman is an amazing person/doctor. Very knowledgeable and up front on my options. That's very appreciated.
August 7, 2024
5
Made it through visit with the doctor because he was very patient and understanding
August 9, 2024
5
Staff was great and Dr.Kaufman is exceptional in his field of expertise ! So glad I was referred here by my Primary physician . Highly recommend this practice . Location is convenient too , right off interstate .
August 9, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman was thorough and professional. I had a great surgical outcome. I was impressed with everyone on his staff.
August 15, 2024
5
The office staff always exemplify excellent quality customer service. Dr. Kaufman is very patient and honest concerning my medical needs. Great team!
August 15, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very good, listens and explains things is easy to understand terms.
August 18, 2024
5
Doctor Kaufman is definitely my ENT doctor of choice. He has done nasal surgery on me twice and today I saw him for an issue with my throat. I like that I've never had to wait an excessive amount of time in the waiting room. In fact today I was taken back before my appointment time. I trust him and he is excellent at explaining things so I can understand them.
August 18, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor & staff
August 27, 2024
5
Really liked Dr. Kaufman. Excellent experience with him.
August 30, 2024
5
Katherine and Dr Kaufman were great
August 30, 2024
5
Dr. Kaufman and staff are the best
August 30, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman is very down to earth
August 30, 2024
5
Dr Kaufman was attentive and helpful in every respect. Very knowledgeable and efficient but didn't rush through the appointment.
