About Us

Steven J. Kin, D.O., F.A.O.C.O.
Otorhinolaryngology/Oro-Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngic Allergy

Dr. Kin is board certified in otorhinolaryngology/oro-facial plastic surgery. He specializes in all conditions for the ear, nose and throat, facial reconstruction, sinus, snoring, allergy and voice problems for both adults and children. Dr. Kin is noted for recommending treatment that helps his patient’s look and feel better. Dr. Kin's staff are efficient and supportive in helping their patients understand and care for their conditions.

Dr. Kin is a special consultant and examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Otorhinolaryngology and a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He also earned a Certitificate of Added Qualification in Otolaryngic (ENT related) allergy.

Dr. Kin graduated from MSU-COM and completed his residency and internship at Botsford General Hospital where he was chief resident in 1991-92. He trains medical students, interns and residents and is an assistant clinical professor at MSU-COM. Dr. Kin possesses a number of teaching and lecturing credits and is a member of the Michigan Otolaryngology Society and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Kin is affiliated with:

Medical Licensure

Certification - Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery,
Certification of Added Qualification - Otolaryngic Allergy
     American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology,
     Head and Neck Surgery
State of California
State of Michigan
National Board of Osteopathic Examiners
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Appointments and Awards

Governors Achievement Award, American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2011

Examiner, American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2006 to present

Presidential Achievement Award, American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2005

Special Consultant, American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 to 2006

Designated Examiner, American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2000 to 2005

Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, 1998 to present

Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Bi-County Community Hospital, Warren, Michigan, 1997-2002

Vice-Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Bi-County Community Hospital, Warren, Michigan, 1994-1997

Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties, Michigan State University, 1992 to present

Assistant Clinical Professor, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, 1992 to present
 

Publications

“Head and Neck Community Acquired MRSA infections: A retrospective review of Antibiotic sensitivities in a community based hospital, “1999-2008”, publication pending 2010      

“An Interesting Case of Post Traumatic Conductive Hearing Loss” poster presentation, 92nd Annual Clinical Assembly, American Osteopathic College of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Scottsdale, AZ, August 2008

“Evaluation of Autoventilation Treatment of Persistent Otitis Media with Effusion: Otovent Method,” Journal of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 106-107, April 1999


“Ludwig’s Angina: A Case Report and Clinical Review,” Journal of Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 84-86, April 1997
                                    
“Chronic Sinusitis as a Complication of Cocaine Abuse,” Journal of Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 83-84, April 1993

“Middle Ear Adenoma: A case report,” Journal of Osteopathic College of Ophthal-mology and Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 69-70, April 1992

“Squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal septum masquerading as esthesioneuro-blastoma,” Journal of Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhino-laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 31-32, April 1992

Professional Affiliations

American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (Fellow)
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Fellow)
American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
American Osteopathic Association
Michigan Otolaryngological Society