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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
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
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
Based on 408 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Kaufman and Audiologist, Dr. Ware, are professional, compassionate, and personable. I will continue to refer friends and family to this practice.
August 28, 2025
5
STAFF WAS VERY CURTEOUS AND PROMPT
August 22, 2025
5
great visit as always
August 21, 2025
5
Very pleased
August 17, 2025
5
It was a great experience from the first visit and the whole experience, checking in and everything, and I appreciate everybody's help. It was wonderful, thank you.
August 17, 2025
5
Front desk, assistant's and Dr. were all top notch. Would recommend them to anyone.
August 8, 2025
5
I love the staff at the Cherokee location. They are always helpful and friendly. Dr. Kaufman is great too. He is always very through when I come in for my visit.
August 6, 2025
5
The doctor is excellent, professional, has a very good human quality, is very approachable with patients, and is a very humble person. I like that about him, which is why I would wholeheartedly recommend him. Well, thank you.
August 6, 2025
5
I returned to see Dr Michael Kaufman after 3 years hiatus because I thought he did well then and he did well this time. He has an easy, sincere manner and he listens well and responds thoughtfully.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman always listens and very helpful
July 30, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is friendly and a true professional.
July 27, 2025
5
Great
July 26, 2025
5
There was alot of kindness Most of all i appreciate the fact that I was late but the provider agreed to attend to me
July 25, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is a caring medical professional. I highly recommend him to others!
July 23, 2025
5
Great service from everyone!
July 16, 2025
5
The Dr was great
July 13, 2025
5
Very professional and personable staff.
July 11, 2025
4
Receotionist seemed preoccupied and upset.
July 11, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
July 9, 2025
5
Positive attitude Listener
July 6, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Took care of my problem and explained my plan for treatment.
July 3, 2025
5
Professional, prompt, caring. Awesome experience
July 3, 2025
5
Absolutely excellent personnel, very caring, informative doctor.
July 2, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and his staff are great, always professional and knowledgeable
July 2, 2025
5
Fantastic Doctor and Staff
June 26, 2025
5
Very professional team
June 25, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and staff are awesome. Would not go anywhere else!
June 18, 2025
5
Received the information I needed with a wellness plan.
June 16, 2025
5
Dr.Kaufman is great nice shows concern.Never feel rushed.Always happy to see me when I arrive. Front desk staff always nice.
June 13, 2025
5
The staff was very courteous and helpful. Dr. Kaufman was very professional and helpful in assisting me with my care.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman and Audiologist, Dr. Ware, are professional, compassionate, and personable. I will continue to refer friends and family to this practice.
August 28, 2025
5
STAFF WAS VERY CURTEOUS AND PROMPT
August 22, 2025
5
great visit as always
August 21, 2025
5
Very pleased
August 17, 2025
5
It was a great experience from the first visit and the whole experience, checking in and everything, and I appreciate everybody's help. It was wonderful, thank you.
August 17, 2025
5
Front desk, assistant's and Dr. were all top notch. Would recommend them to anyone.
August 8, 2025
5
I love the staff at the Cherokee location. They are always helpful and friendly. Dr. Kaufman is great too. He is always very through when I come in for my visit.
August 6, 2025
5
The doctor is excellent, professional, has a very good human quality, is very approachable with patients, and is a very humble person. I like that about him, which is why I would wholeheartedly recommend him. Well, thank you.
August 6, 2025
5
I returned to see Dr Michael Kaufman after 3 years hiatus because I thought he did well then and he did well this time. He has an easy, sincere manner and he listens well and responds thoughtfully.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman always listens and very helpful
July 30, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is friendly and a true professional.
July 27, 2025
5
Great
July 26, 2025
5
There was alot of kindness Most of all i appreciate the fact that I was late but the provider agreed to attend to me
July 25, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is a caring medical professional. I highly recommend him to others!
July 23, 2025
5
Great service from everyone!
July 16, 2025
5
The Dr was great
July 13, 2025
5
Very professional and personable staff.
July 11, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
July 9, 2025
5
Positive attitude Listener
July 6, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Took care of my problem and explained my plan for treatment.
July 3, 2025
5
Professional, prompt, caring. Awesome experience
July 3, 2025
5
Absolutely excellent personnel, very caring, informative doctor.
July 2, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and his staff are great, always professional and knowledgeable
July 2, 2025
5
Fantastic Doctor and Staff
June 26, 2025
5
Very professional team
June 25, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and staff are awesome. Would not go anywhere else!
June 18, 2025
5
Received the information I needed with a wellness plan.
June 16, 2025
5
Dr.Kaufman is great nice shows concern.Never feel rushed.Always happy to see me when I arrive. Front desk staff always nice.
June 13, 2025
5
The staff was very courteous and helpful. Dr. Kaufman was very professional and helpful in assisting me with my care.
June 8, 2025
4
Receotionist seemed preoccupied and upset.
July 11, 2025
4
Receotionist seemed preoccupied and upset.
July 11, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman and Audiologist, Dr. Ware, are professional, compassionate, and personable. I will continue to refer friends and family to this practice.
August 28, 2025
5
STAFF WAS VERY CURTEOUS AND PROMPT
August 22, 2025
5
great visit as always
August 21, 2025
5
Very pleased
August 17, 2025
5
It was a great experience from the first visit and the whole experience, checking in and everything, and I appreciate everybody's help. It was wonderful, thank you.
August 17, 2025
5
Front desk, assistant's and Dr. were all top notch. Would recommend them to anyone.
August 8, 2025
5
I love the staff at the Cherokee location. They are always helpful and friendly. Dr. Kaufman is great too. He is always very through when I come in for my visit.
August 6, 2025
5
The doctor is excellent, professional, has a very good human quality, is very approachable with patients, and is a very humble person. I like that about him, which is why I would wholeheartedly recommend him. Well, thank you.
August 6, 2025
5
I returned to see Dr Michael Kaufman after 3 years hiatus because I thought he did well then and he did well this time. He has an easy, sincere manner and he listens well and responds thoughtfully.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman always listens and very helpful
July 30, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is friendly and a true professional.
July 27, 2025
5
Great
July 26, 2025
5
There was alot of kindness Most of all i appreciate the fact that I was late but the provider agreed to attend to me
July 25, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is a caring medical professional. I highly recommend him to others!
July 23, 2025
5
Great service from everyone!
July 16, 2025
5
The Dr was great
July 13, 2025
5
Very professional and personable staff.
July 11, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
July 9, 2025
5
Positive attitude Listener
July 6, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Took care of my problem and explained my plan for treatment.
July 3, 2025
5
Professional, prompt, caring. Awesome experience
July 3, 2025
5
Absolutely excellent personnel, very caring, informative doctor.
July 2, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and his staff are great, always professional and knowledgeable
July 2, 2025
5
Fantastic Doctor and Staff
June 26, 2025
5
Very professional team
June 25, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and staff are awesome. Would not go anywhere else!
June 18, 2025
5
Received the information I needed with a wellness plan.
June 16, 2025
5
Dr.Kaufman is great nice shows concern.Never feel rushed.Always happy to see me when I arrive. Front desk staff always nice.
June 13, 2025
5
The staff was very courteous and helpful. Dr. Kaufman was very professional and helpful in assisting me with my care.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman and Audiologist, Dr. Ware, are professional, compassionate, and personable. I will continue to refer friends and family to this practice.
August 28, 2025
5
STAFF WAS VERY CURTEOUS AND PROMPT
August 22, 2025
5
great visit as always
August 21, 2025
5
It was a great experience from the first visit and the whole experience, checking in and everything, and I appreciate everybody's help. It was wonderful, thank you.
August 17, 2025
5
Very pleased
August 17, 2025
5
Front desk, assistant's and Dr. were all top notch. Would recommend them to anyone.
August 8, 2025
5
The doctor is excellent, professional, has a very good human quality, is very approachable with patients, and is a very humble person. I like that about him, which is why I would wholeheartedly recommend him. Well, thank you.
August 6, 2025
5
I love the staff at the Cherokee location. They are always helpful and friendly. Dr. Kaufman is great too. He is always very through when I come in for my visit.
August 6, 2025
5
I returned to see Dr Michael Kaufman after 3 years hiatus because I thought he did well then and he did well this time. He has an easy, sincere manner and he listens well and responds thoughtfully.
August 2, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman always listens and very helpful
July 30, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is friendly and a true professional.
July 27, 2025
5
Great
July 26, 2025
5
There was alot of kindness Most of all i appreciate the fact that I was late but the provider agreed to attend to me
July 25, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is a caring medical professional. I highly recommend him to others!
July 23, 2025
5
Great service from everyone!
July 16, 2025
5
The Dr was great
July 13, 2025
4
Receotionist seemed preoccupied and upset.
July 11, 2025
5
Very professional and personable staff.
July 11, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
July 9, 2025
5
Positive attitude Listener
July 6, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Took care of my problem and explained my plan for treatment.
July 3, 2025
5
Professional, prompt, caring. Awesome experience
July 3, 2025
5
Absolutely excellent personnel, very caring, informative doctor.
July 2, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and his staff are great, always professional and knowledgeable
July 2, 2025
5
Fantastic Doctor and Staff
June 26, 2025
5
Very professional team
June 25, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and staff are awesome. Would not go anywhere else!
June 18, 2025
5
Received the information I needed with a wellness plan.
June 16, 2025
5
Dr.Kaufman is great nice shows concern.Never feel rushed.Always happy to see me when I arrive. Front desk staff always nice.
June 13, 2025
5
The staff was very courteous and helpful. Dr. Kaufman was very professional and helpful in assisting me with my care.
June 8, 2025
5
The staff was very courteous and helpful. Dr. Kaufman was very professional and helpful in assisting me with my care.
June 8, 2025
5
Dr.Kaufman is great nice shows concern.Never feel rushed.Always happy to see me when I arrive. Front desk staff always nice.
June 13, 2025
5
Received the information I needed with a wellness plan.
June 16, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and staff are awesome. Would not go anywhere else!
June 18, 2025
5
Very professional team
June 25, 2025
5
Fantastic Doctor and Staff
June 26, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman and his staff are great, always professional and knowledgeable
July 2, 2025
5
Absolutely excellent personnel, very caring, informative doctor.
July 2, 2025
5
Professional, prompt, caring. Awesome experience
July 3, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Took care of my problem and explained my plan for treatment.
July 3, 2025
5
Positive attitude Listener
July 6, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
July 9, 2025
5
Very professional and personable staff.
July 11, 2025
4
Receotionist seemed preoccupied and upset.
July 11, 2025
5
The Dr was great
July 13, 2025
5
Great service from everyone!
July 16, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is a caring medical professional. I highly recommend him to others!
July 23, 2025
5
There was alot of kindness Most of all i appreciate the fact that I was late but the provider agreed to attend to me
July 25, 2025
5
Great
July 26, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman is friendly and a true professional.
July 27, 2025
5
Dr Kaufman always listens and very helpful
July 30, 2025
5
I returned to see Dr Michael Kaufman after 3 years hiatus because I thought he did well then and he did well this time. He has an easy, sincere manner and he listens well and responds thoughtfully.
August 2, 2025
5
I love the staff at the Cherokee location. They are always helpful and friendly. Dr. Kaufman is great too. He is always very through when I come in for my visit.
August 6, 2025
5
The doctor is excellent, professional, has a very good human quality, is very approachable with patients, and is a very humble person. I like that about him, which is why I would wholeheartedly recommend him. Well, thank you.
August 6, 2025
5
Front desk, assistant's and Dr. were all top notch. Would recommend them to anyone.
August 8, 2025
5
Very pleased
August 17, 2025
5
It was a great experience from the first visit and the whole experience, checking in and everything, and I appreciate everybody's help. It was wonderful, thank you.
August 17, 2025
5
great visit as always
August 21, 2025
5
STAFF WAS VERY CURTEOUS AND PROMPT
August 22, 2025
5
Dr. Kaufman and Audiologist, Dr. Ware, are professional, compassionate, and personable. I will continue to refer friends and family to this practice.
