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Michael J. Kaplan
Head and neck surgical oncologist, Surgical oncologist, Head and neck surgeon, Otolaryngologist
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- 3rd Floor
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
- 801 Welch Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-5281
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- 2nd Floor
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Ophthalmic Training (1982) MA
- Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (1978) MA
- Fellowship: University of Virginia (1984) VA
- Board Certification: Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology (1982)
- Residency: Beth Israel and Children's Hospital (1979) MA
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School (1977) MA
- Fellowship, University of Virginia, Head & Neck; Skull Base Surgery (1984)
- Residency, Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (1982)
- MD, Harvard Medical School (1977)
- BA, Harvard College, Molecular Biology (1973)
Honors & Awards
- Best Doctors in America, . (1998-2019)
- Chief Residents' Special Certificate of Merit, UCSF (1993)
- Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard College (1973)
- Roger Boles Teaching award, UCSF (1987)
Administrative Appointments
- Chief, Head & Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head&Neck Surgery (2003 - 2013)
- Head & Neck Fellowship Director, Otolaryngology-Head&Neck Surgery (2003 - 2013)
- Head & Neck Oncology Program, Disease Management Leader, Stanford Cancer Center (2010 - 2013)
Publications
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Treatment of maxillary sinus carcinoma - A comparison of the 1997 and 1977 American Joint Committee on Cancer staging systems
Le, Q. T., Fu, K. K., Kaplan, M., Terris, D. J., Fee, W. E., & Goffinet, D. R. (1999). Treatment of maxillary sinus carcinoma - A comparison of the 1997 and 1977 American Joint Committee on Cancer staging systems. CANCER, 86(9), 1700–1711. -
Magnetic resonance imaging of the central skull base.
Fischbein, N. J., & Kaplan, M. J. (1999). Magnetic resonance imaging of the central skull base. Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging , 10(5), 325–346. -
Lymph node metastasis in maxillary sinus carcinoma
Le, Q. T., Fu, K. K., Kaplan, M. J., Terris, D. J., Fee, W. E., & Goffinet, D. R. (2000). Lymph node metastasis in maxillary sinus carcinoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 46(3), 541–49. -
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Long-term results of 100 consecutive comprehensive neck dissections - Implications for selective neck dissections
Sivanandan, R., Kaplan, M. J., Lee, K. J., Lebl, D., PINTO, H., Le, Q. T., … Fee, W. E. (2004). Long-term results of 100 consecutive comprehensive neck dissections - Implications for selective neck dissections. ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 130(12), 1369–73.
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Anterior skull base surgery
Kaplan, M. J., Fischbein, N. J., & Harsh, G. R. (2005). Anterior skull base surgery. OTOLARYNGOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 38(1), 107-?
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The "small, dark tonsil" in patients presenting with metastatic cervical lymphadenopathy from an unknown primary
Jumper, J. R., Fischbein, N. J., Kaplan, M. J., Klein, H. Z., & Dillon, W. P. (2005). The "small, dark tonsil" in patients presenting with metastatic cervical lymphadenopathy from an unknown primary. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY, 26(2), 411–13.
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Advanced-staged tonsillar squamous carcinoma: Organ preservation versus surgical management of the primary site
Shirazi, H. A., Sivanandan, R., Goode, R., Fee, W. E., Kaplan, M. J., Pinto, H. A., … Le, Q.-T. (2006). Advanced-staged tonsillar squamous carcinoma: Organ preservation versus surgical management of the primary site. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 28(7), 587–94.
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Intraoperative radiation therapy for recurrent head-and-neck cancer: The UCSF experience
Chen, A. M., Bucci, M. K., Singer, M. I., Garcia, J., Kaplan, M. J., Chan, A. S., & Phillips, T. L. (2007). Intraoperative radiation therapy for recurrent head-and-neck cancer: The UCSF experience. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 67(1), 122–29.
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Evaluation of patterns of failure and subjective salivary function in patients treated with intensity modulated radiotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Daly, M. E., Lieskovsky, Y. Y., Pawlicki, T., Yau, J., Pinto, H., Kaplan, M., … Le, Q.-T. (2007). Evaluation of patterns of failure and subjective salivary function in patients treated with intensity modulated radiotherapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 29(3), 211–20.
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Plasma osteopontin is an independent prognostic marker for head and neck cancers
Petrik, D., Lavori, P. W., Cao, H., Zhu, Y., Wong, P., Christofferson, E., … Le, Q.-T. (2006). Plasma osteopontin is an independent prognostic marker for head and neck cancers. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 24(33), 5291–97.
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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for malignancies of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Daly, M. E., Chen, A. M., Bucci, M. K., El-Sayed, I., Xia, P., Kaplan, M. J., & Eisele, D. W. (2007). Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for malignancies of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 67(1), 151–57.
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Clinical role of F-18-FDG PET/CT in the management of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck and thyroid carcinoma
Quon, A., Fischbein, N. J., McDougall, I. R., Le, Q.-T., Loo, B. W., Pinto, H., & Kaplan, M. J. (2007). Clinical role of F-18-FDG PET/CT in the management of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck and thyroid carcinoma. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, 48, 58S–67S.
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Identification of a subpopulation of cells with cancer stem cell properties in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Prince, M. E., Sivanandan, R., Kaczorowski, A., Wolf, G. T., Kaplan, M. J., Dalerba, P., … Ailles, L. E. (2007). Identification of a subpopulation of cells with cancer stem cell properties in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 104(3), 973–978.
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Carcinomas of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity treated with radiotherapy at a single institution over five decades: Are we making improvement?
Chen, A. M., Daly, M. E., Bucci, M. K., Xia, P., Akazawa, C., Quivey, J. M., … Phillips, T. L. (2007). Carcinomas of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity treated with radiotherapy at a single institution over five decades: Are we making improvement? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 69(1), 141–47.
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Recurrent salivary gland carcinomas treated by surgery with or without intraoperative radiation therapy
Chen, A. M., Garcia, J., Bucci, M. K., Chan, A. S., Kaplan, M. J., Singer, M. I., & Phillips, T. L. (2008). Recurrent salivary gland carcinomas treated by surgery with or without intraoperative radiation therapy. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 30(1), 2–9.
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Excellent local control with stereotactic radiotherapy boost after external beam radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Hara, W., Loo, B. W., Goffinet, D. R., Chang, S. D., Adler, J. R., Pinto, H. A., … Le, Q.-T. (2008). Excellent local control with stereotactic radiotherapy boost after external beam radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 71(2), 393–400.
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Patterns of failure after combined-modality approaches incorporating radiotherapy for sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma of the head and neck
Chen, A. M., Daly, M. E., El-Sayed, I., Garcia, J., Lee, N. Y., Bum, M. K., & Kaplan, M. J. (2008). Patterns of failure after combined-modality approaches incorporating radiotherapy for sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma of the head and neck. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 70(2), 338–43.
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Association of reactive oxygen species levels and radioresistance in cancer stem cells
Diehn, M., Cho, R. W., Lobo, N. A., Kalisky, T., Dorie, M. J., Kulp, A. N., … Clarke, M. F. (2009). Association of reactive oxygen species levels and radioresistance in cancer stem cells. NATURE, 458(7239), 780–U123.
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Human melanoma-initiating cells express neural crest nerve growth factor receptor CD271
Boiko, A. D., Razorenova, O. V., van de Rijn, M., Swetter, S. M., Johnson, D. L., Ly, D. P., … Weissman, I. L. (2010). Human melanoma-initiating cells express neural crest nerve growth factor receptor CD271. NATURE, 466(7302), 133–U155.
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INTENSITY-MODULATED RADIOTHERAPY FOR ORAL CAVITY SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: PATTERNS OF FAILURE AND PREDICTORS OF LOCAL CONTROL
Daly, M. E., Quynh-Thu Le, Q. T., Kozak, M. M., Maxim, P. G., Murphy, J. D., Hsu, A., … Chang, D. T. (2011). INTENSITY-MODULATED RADIOTHERAPY FOR ORAL CAVITY SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: PATTERNS OF FAILURE AND PREDICTORS OF LOCAL CONTROL. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 80(5), 1412–22.
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INTENSITY-MODULATED RADIOTHERAPY FOR LOCALLY ADVANCED CANCERS OF THE LARYNX AND HYPOPHARYNX
Daly, M. E., Le, Q.-T., Jain, A. K., Maxim, P. G., Hsu, A., Loo, B. W., … Chang, D. T. (2011). INTENSITY-MODULATED RADIOTHERAPY FOR LOCALLY ADVANCED CANCERS OF THE LARYNX AND HYPOPHARYNX. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 33(1), 103–11.
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Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): The Natural Evolution of Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery KAPLAN ARTICLE REVIEWED
Kaplan, M. J., & Damrose, E. J. (2010). Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): The Natural Evolution of Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery KAPLAN ARTICLE REVIEWED. ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK, 24(11), 1022–30.
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NOVEL NEOADJUVANT IMMUNOTHERAPY REGIMEN SAFETY AND SURVIVAL IN HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CANCER
Wolf, G. T., Fee, W. E., Dolan, R. W., Moyer, J. S., Kaplan, M. J., Spring, P. M., … Hadden, J. W. (2011). NOVEL NEOADJUVANT IMMUNOTHERAPY REGIMEN SAFETY AND SURVIVAL IN HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CANCER. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 33(12), 1666–1674.
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FREQUENCY OF CELLS EXPRESSING CD44, A HEAD AND NECK CANCER STEM CELL MARKER: CORRELATION WITH TUMOR AGGRESSIVENESS
Joshua, B., Kaplan, M. J., Doweck, I., Pai, R., Weissman, I. L., Prince, M. E., & Ailles, L. E. (2012). FREQUENCY OF CELLS EXPRESSING CD44, A HEAD AND NECK CANCER STEM CELL MARKER: CORRELATION WITH TUMOR AGGRESSIVENESS. HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK, 34(1), 42–49.
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Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Tumors of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses: Clinical Outcomes and Patterns of Failure
Wiegner, E. A., Daly, M. E., Murphy, J. D., Abelson, J., Chapman, C. H., Chung, M., … Chang, D. T. (2012). Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Tumors of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses: Clinical Outcomes and Patterns of Failure. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 83(1), 243–51.
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Targeted endoscopic salvage nasopharyngectomy for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Ho, A. S., Kaplan, M. J., Fee, W. E., Yao, M., Sunwoo, J. B., & Hwang, P. H. (2012). Targeted endoscopic salvage nasopharyngectomy for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 2(2), 166–73.
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Stereotactic radiosurgery for retreatment of gross perineural invasion in recurrent cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Tang, C., Fischbein, N. J., Murphy, J. D., Chu, K. P., Bavan, B., Dieterich, S., … Le, Q.-T. (2013). Stereotactic radiosurgery for retreatment of gross perineural invasion in recurrent cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. American Journal of Clinical Oncology, 36(3), 293–98.
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CD44+cells have cancer stem cell-like properties in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Janisiewicz, A. M., Shin, J. H., Murillo-Sauca, O., Kwok, S., Quynh-Thu Le, Q. T., Kong, C., … Sunwoo, J. B. (2012). CD44+cells have cancer stem cell-like properties in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY, 2(6), 465–70.
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Impact of positron emission tomography/computed tomography surveillance at 12 and 24 months for detecting head and neck cancer recurrence.
Ho, A. S., Tsao, G. J., Chen, F. W., Shen, T., Kaplan, M. J., Colevas, A. D., … Yao, M. (2013). Impact of positron emission tomography/computed tomography surveillance at 12 and 24 months for detecting head and neck cancer recurrence. Cancer, 119(7), 1349–56.
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Long-Term Outcomes of Surgery Followed by Radiation Therapy for Minor Salivary Gland Carcinomas
Zeidan, Y. H., Shultz, D. B., Murphy, J. D., Chan, C., Kaplan, M. J., Colevas, A. D., … Le, Q.-T. (2013). Long-Term Outcomes of Surgery Followed by Radiation Therapy for Minor Salivary Gland Carcinomas. LARYNGOSCOPE, 123(11), 2675–80.
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Radiotherapy for nonadenoid cystic carcinomas of major salivary glands.
Chung, M. P., Tang, C., Chan, C., Hara, W. Y., Loo, B. W., Kaplan, M. J., … Chang, D. T. (2013). Radiotherapy for nonadenoid cystic carcinomas of major salivary glands. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 34(5), 425–30.
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Cancer stem cells in head and neck squamous carcinoma
Ailles, L., Prince, M., Joshua, B., Doweck, I., Kaplan, M., Clarke, M., & Weissman, I. (2007). Cancer stem cells in head and neck squamous carcinoma. MOLECULAR CANCER THERAPEUTICS, 6(12), 3630S–3630S.
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CD271 is a functional and targetable marker of tumor-initiating cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Murillo-Sauca, O., Chung, M. K., Shin, J. H., Karamboulas, C., Kwok, S., Jung, Y. H., … Sunwoo, J. B. (2014). CD271 is a functional and targetable marker of tumor-initiating cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Oncotarget, 5(16), 6854–66.
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A prospective study of electronic quality of life assessment using tablet devices during and after treatment of head and neck cancers.
Pollom, E. L., Wang, E., Bui, T. T., Ognibene, G., von Eyben, R., Divi, V., … Hara, W. Y. (2015). A prospective study of electronic quality of life assessment using tablet devices during and after treatment of head and neck cancers. Oral Oncology, 51(12), 1132–37.
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Design and rationale of a prospective multi-institutional registry for patients with sinosodal malignancy
Beswick, D. M., Holsinger, F. C., Kaplan, M. J., Fischbein, N. J., Hara, W. Y., Colevas, A. D., … Hwang, P. H. (2016). Design and rationale of a prospective multi-institutional registry for patients with sinosodal malignancy. The Laryngoscope, ([Epub ahead of print]).
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Design and rationale of a prospective, multi-institutional registry for patients with sinonasal malignancy.
Beswick, D. M., Holsinger, F. C., Kaplan, M. J., Fischbein, N. J., Hara, W., Colevas, A. D., … Hwang, P. H. (2016). Design and rationale of a prospective, multi-institutional registry for patients with sinonasal malignancy. Laryngoscope, 126(9), 1977–80.
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Impact of positron emission tomography/computed tomography surveillance at 12 and 24 months for detecting head and neck cancer recurrence
Ho, A. S., Tsao, G. J., Chen, F. W., Shen, T., Kaplan, M. J., Colevas, A. D., … Yao, M. (2013). Impact of positron emission tomography/computed tomography surveillance at 12 and 24 months for detecting head and neck cancer recurrence. CANCER, 119(7), 1349–56.
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The INSPIRE trial: A randomized trial of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy with the IRX-2 regimen in patients with newly diagnosed stage II, III, or IVa squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity
Wolf, G. T., Patel, M., Erman, A., Newman, J. G., Krempl, G., Nieva, J., … Valentino, J. (2017). The INSPIRE trial: A randomized trial of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy with the IRX-2 regimen in patients with newly diagnosed stage II, III, or IVa squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity. CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH, 23(23).
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Panitumumab-IRDye800 as an Optical Agent for Image-Guided Surgery in Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Gao, R. W., Teraphongphom, N., van den Berg, N. S., Hong, S., Martin, B. A., Divi, V., … Rosenthal, E. L. (2018). Panitumumab-IRDye800 as an Optical Agent for Image-Guided Surgery in Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 100(5), 1312–13.
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Determination of Tumor Margins with Surgical Specimen Mapping Using Near-Infrared Fluorescence.
Gao, R. W., Teraphongphom, N. T., van den Berg, N. S., Martin, B. A., Oberhelman, N. J., Divi, V., … Rosenthal, E. L. (2018). Determination of Tumor Margins with Surgical Specimen Mapping Using Near-Infrared Fluorescence. Cancer Research.
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BRAF inhibitor therapy of primary ameloblastoma
Tan, S., Pollack, J. R., Kaplan, M. J., Colevas, A. D., & West, R. B. (2016). BRAF inhibitor therapy of primary ameloblastoma. ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY, 122(4), 518–19.
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Radiology quiz case 1: Diagnosis: Multicystic ameloblastoma
Walker, T., Chen, T., Bergeron, C. M., Fischbein, N. J., Kaplan, M. J., & Monfared, A. (2008). Radiology quiz case 1: Diagnosis: Multicystic ameloblastoma. ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 134(3), 328-+.
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Radiotherapy for adenoid cystic carcinomas of the head and neck: clinical outcomes and patterns of failure
Shultz, D. B., Zeidan, Y. H., Murphy, J. D., Hara, W., Kaplan, M. J., Le, Q.-T., & Chang, D. T. (2014). Radiotherapy for adenoid cystic carcinomas of the head and neck: clinical outcomes and patterns of failure. JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY, 3(1), 49–56.
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Clinical Outcomes in Elderly Patients Treated for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Chen, J. J., Shah, J. L., Harris, J. P., Bui, T. T., Schaberg, K., Kong, C. S., … Hara, W. Y. (2017). Clinical Outcomes in Elderly Patients Treated for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 98(4), 775–83.
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Outcomes of elderly patients treated for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma
Shah, J. L., Kaplan, M., Colevas, A. D., Quynh-Thu Le, & Hara, W. (2015). Outcomes of elderly patients treated for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 33(15).
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Low pre-operative absolute monocyte count to predict overall survival benefit for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma
Bui, T., Shah, J. L., Kaplan, M., Colevas, A. D., Quynh-Thu Le, & Hara, W. (2015). Low pre-operative absolute monocyte count to predict overall survival benefit for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 33(15).
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Depth of invasion alone as a prognostic factor in low-risk early-stage oral cavity carcinoma.
Kozak, M. M., Shah, J., Chen, M., Schaberg, K., von Eyben, R., Chen, J. J., … Hara, W. (2019). Depth of invasion alone as a prognostic factor in low-risk early-stage oral cavity carcinoma. The Laryngoscope.
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Faster Triage of Veterans With Head and Neck Cancer.
Kligerman, M., Asaly, A., Kwan, M., Kaplan, M., Fee, W. E., Yuan, A., … Sirjani, D. (2016). Faster Triage of Veterans With Head and Neck Cancer. Federal Practitioner : for the Health Care Professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS, 33(Suppl 5), 24S–29S.
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Optical molecular imaging can differentiate metastatic from benign lymph nodes in head and neck cancer.
Nishio, N., van den Berg, N. S., van Keulen, S., Martin, B. A., Fakurnejad, S., Teraphongphom, N., … Rosenthal, E. L. (2019). Optical molecular imaging can differentiate metastatic from benign lymph nodes in head and neck cancer. Nature Communications, 10(1), 5044.
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Intraoperative Molecular Imaging for ex vivo Assessment of Peripheral Margins in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Fakurnejad, S., Krishnan, G., van Keulen, S., Nishio, N., Birkeland, A. C., Baik, F. M., … Martin, B. A. (2019). Intraoperative Molecular Imaging for ex vivo Assessment of Peripheral Margins in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Frontiers in Oncology, 9, 1476.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
Dr. Kaplan goes above and beyond in all of the above areas more than any doctor I have ever dealt with.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
Dr. Kaplan & staff are always concerned about my well being. They are all comfortable to be with & I have total confidence in Dr. Kaplan & all his assistants, nurses, etc.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
Dr. Kaplan & team & staff are the BEST!
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
I was very impressed by the smooth and efficient work of Dr. Kaplan and his team.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. Kaplan and his team are knowledgeable, experienced and concise.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
My physician always treats me as an important client, and shows that he cares thru his kindness and humor.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. Keplan is OUTSTANDING.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Nationally, he's the top of his field.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Kaplan is remarkable and brilliant.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr was patient, honest and thorough
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr. Kaplan his staff are excellent & very good communications. We have high confidence in him and his staff.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr. Kaplan has a way of always making me feel comfortable. We've known each other for many years - I trust him very much & know I can ask him anything & he will give me as much consideration as he would anyone else! THEN some.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr. Kaplan always takes time to talk to me which I appreciate.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
Dr. Kaplan has been the best part of a tough illness!
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
Dr Kaplan and his staff are the best of the best.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
Dr. Kaplan is always friendly, informative, shows concern for my issue, as does his entire team. I feel truly lucky to be seeing him. He and his team are the best. Also, he listens to questions and answers the question using words that I understand, once again, he's the best. Everyone there is great. I've never had anyone return messages I've sent returned as quickly as Monika does, that's great too. The front desk people have also been very friendly & helpful too! I could go on about my good experiences but I'm running out of space.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Dr. Kaplan is the expert!
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
In my personal opinion I feel Dr. Kaplan is the best around. Good at what he does & very caring.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
Always good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
I felt I was in good hands and I did not have to worry.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
Very good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2019
Dr. Kaplan is so professional and outstanding and smart! He give me ability to have quality life after my surgery! I can't be more thankful! I want him to live a long life, so he can help save more people who's suffering from cancer! I thank God many times that I had opportunities to be in Stanford and under wonderful doctors team! You guys the best!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Kaplan listens and assures.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. M Kaplan and his ENT team are incredibly knowledgeable, kind, communicative.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
5 stars!!
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
Dr. Kaplan is EXCELLENT with teh care and concern of his patients.
SHC Patient, May 2019
professional appointment... had my in depth patient history in hand ( even from outside network)which was interesting as I hadn't supplied prior to appt
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
I always feel free to ask questions.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Very positive experience, genuine & caring dr. I REALLY liked him & trust his decision making.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Kaplan is an amazing doctor and we feel very honored to have him in our corner!
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Michael Kaplan is absolutely nonpareil among physicians of head - neck oncology.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Kaplan is always very professional and helpful. He's a great doctor and I am fortunate that he is caring for me.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Dr. Kaplan is a pro. He instills complete confidence and is refreshing.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Dr. Kaplan is outstanding & thorough. Before entering room he had read up on a recent hospitalization I had at a local hospital and surprised me with his thoroughness on area outside of his expertise! I have recommended him to others!
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Excellent experience.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Dr. Kaplan as I mentioned before is very good about taking time with me to make sure I feel comfortable.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Dr. Kaplan is very good doctor and very interesting.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. Kaplan and his nurse Monika are simply the best.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
All of my dealings with Stanford from the first contact, through appointments, office visits, exam room visits has been extraordinary!!
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. Kaplan is always very professional, kind and patient.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. Kaplan is a good listener. He shows compassion and knows how to explain complicated medical terms in a way that I was not overwhelmed. Dr. Kaplan also has a great sense of humor!
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
I could not have better care providers than Dr Kaplan and his team.
SHC Patient, Nov 2018
Dr. Kaplan is a very good doctor.
SHC Patient, Nov 2018
Dr. Kaplan was very sensitive to our economic (money) circumstances, courteous & be listened!
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
Dr. Kaplan shows concern, answers, information, friendliness. Side discussions re history, books, etc adds to communication./
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
I love my doctors!
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
The team members with Dr. Kaplan had reviewed my care from 5 years ago and were very sensitive to my concern and all were very encouraging. Thank you!
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
Great and professional provider and staff.
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
Excellent care.
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
I particularly liked the biopsy team and their leader
SHC Patient, Aug 2018
Always AWESOME!
SHC Patient, Aug 2018
As soon as I came to Stanford for my first visit I was relaxed. The staff was very helpful.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
None better!
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
he always explains thing to me and my wife.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Excellent.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Dr. Kaplan is very thorough and personable. THE BEST! Staff physician & clinic are very helpful & knowledgeable.
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
Dr. Kaplan and his team are the BEST I have ever received medical care from.
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
mike kaplan is one of the best physicians in the world. he truly cares about his patients, always has time, is incredibly helpful. i don't know how he does it, but he gives everyone full attention and care. cannot say enough good about him.
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
Have been Dr. Kaplan's patient since 2010. I place supreme confidence in him.
SHC Patient, May 2018
I have confidence in Dr. Kaplan's knowledge and experiences.
SHC Patient, May 2018
Impressed with physician.
SHC Patient, May 2018
Everyone is always always very friendly & helpful.
SHC Patient, May 2018
Great.
SHC Patient, May 2018
I appreciate that this provider is always available by email to answer lingering questions. He usually gets back to me within 30 minutes or so.
SHC Patient, May 2018
The consultation was very detailed and straight forward with a follow up phone call from the doctor.
SHC Patient, Apr 2018
Dr. Kaplan is exemplary. He responds to emails within minute & is extremely kind. He is saving lives.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
All care providers are always attentive, caring & helpful - answers all my questions clearly.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
I have great confidence in Dr. Kaplan - He compassionate, empathetic, knowledgeable.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
Dr. Kaplan is a great doctor/surgeon & I have been very confident & pleased with his care for me.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Dr. Kaplan is the best! I tell everyone what a wonderful experience I've had at Stanford.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Dr. Kaplan and Lily are exceptional individuals and have provided much information and excellent care over the past twelve months.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Dr. Kaplan far exceeds any expectation that I had. He took extra time to answer related questions and made us feel at ease, confident in his judgment and that he would do more if it was needed. He feels like a good friend as well as a great doctor.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Early stage examination was thorough.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr. Kaplan is A GEM. He is open about what he knows to be certain and makes suggestions for including other doctors, if needed. Best of all, he answers emails within the hour. Brilliant! Clone him!
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
A++++ I can not give any higher praise! Excellent all around.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr. Kaplan is an incredible doctor. He's saved my husband's life.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr. Kaplan has always been an involved and caring doctor.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Dr. Kaplan is very good.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
I like the way the doctor discussed my health issue with me, but we couldn't make a decision what to do that will help me feel better according to my issue. I am referred to another doctor for more discussion.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
He spends lots of time talking which is nice.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
Dr. Kaplan walked me through CT - PET results in great detail so I could understand the scope of the issue & further follow up needed. I appreciated this level of detail.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Sense of comfort that my situation in competent hands.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Dr. Le is exemplary provider, as is Dr. Kaplan. They have a great teams too.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
I am happy to see by Doctor Kaplan, Michael. He really spent time, take a good care of me. Thank you.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dr. Kaplan, PA Dee PA, RN Monica always very patient centered & focused. Very professional & caring.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Dr. Kaplan is very thorough!
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Dr. Kaplan provides the finest medical care I have ever experienced.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Dr. Kaplan expected my answers to be on the tip of my tongue. If I gave information he was not looking for, he repeated question loudly & slowly. I felt like he was talking to his med students.
SHC Patient, May 2017
Excellent!!
SHC Patient, May 2017
wonderful experience under the circumstances
SHC Patient, May 2017
Good.
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr. Kaplan and the entire team have been great. Everyone there has been friendly, professional, informative, are just a few words to describe my experiences there. I drive a long way to get there, but it is worth the drive. I consider myself very lucky to have been referred to Stanford
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr. Kaplan is the best!!
SHC Patient, May 2017
Other than being extremely late w/no explanations, it was great.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Doctor Kaplan was very professional and understanding of my health issue. Thank you!
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
The PA/NP are kind, attentive, knowledgeable and efficient. My doctors take the time to answer my questions completely, and I feel safe in their care.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Great hospital! I'm so thankful I will become a Stanford patient.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Usual excellent appointment.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
I have recommended the Stanford providers to family & friends.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Always the finest young - minds at Stanford -- Wonderful to meet each year's new care-providers.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Dr. Kaplan is an excellent doctor. His team is excellent as well, working very well together to get us the help we need.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Very impressed with all doctors, PA/NP and assistants - have highly recommended SUH to friends.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
I'm a return patient of Dr Kaplan and very satisfied.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
I always tell everyone how happy I have been w/ Stanford.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Excellent doctor. Kaplan.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Love my cancer team.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
My cancer dr. is one of the best drs. I've ever had!
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Very reassuring. I came away much happier than I had been before.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Kaplan is a dream doctor for a cancer patient, excellent physician, explained everything thoroughly to both my husband and I. Left feeling assisted and confident.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Fantastic, honest, caring, informed, intelligent, etc., doctor. Great staff.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
I had not seen Dr. Kaplan since June, when his sabbatical began. Since then my husband has become terminally ill and I have called in Hospice. The doctor was very kind, helpful and giving of his time and experience (both as a doctor and as a son) to me in my time of stress right now.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
I saw Dr Kaplan for a followup appointment and to discuss the latest MRI. We did discuss the primary issues at length. However, a woman came in before Dr Kaplan (maybe she was a PA??) and looked at the MRI report and told me of a new issue regarding my thyroid. She said that I could discuss this with Dr Kaplan. I forgot!! Unfortunately, Dr Kaplan did not bring it up either. Now I am trying to figure the thyroid issue out via phone calls.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Kaplan is competent and compassionate! love his sense of humor :)
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
I am so confident with the care provider- very very to the point, clear, and caring.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
All OK.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Kaplan great doctor and friend.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Overall good experience. My opinion of Dr. Kaplan is he is a pro/the top of his field.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Kaplan is an exceptional doctor. I feel so fortunate being under his care and his outstanding staff.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Great care all explained completely
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Dr. Kaplan gives us all the time we need.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
My dr. is an incredible man. Perhaps one of the brightest, most well-rounded men I've ever met. (Dr. Kaplan.)
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Superb doctor. Staff always kind & courteous.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Dr. Kaplsn is the best doctor in the world!
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Difficult to imagine improving on the experience that I had.
SHC Patient, May 2016
I was very happy with the care I received.
SHC Patient, May 2016
A very good experience.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Out of 10 points, I shall evaluate everyone as a 15.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Reinforced my confidence on the team for my procedures & care.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Kaplan answered all my questions. He was knowledgeable and gracious. I am glad I finally got an appointment to see him as I know he is an extremely busy clinician.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr kaplan is the best!
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Thorough, professional, personal, sense of humor. #1. Professional.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Kaplan is a great human being in addition to being a physician.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Good.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Kaplan excellent Doctor.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Excellent.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Kaplan is the best!!!
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
michael j kaplan is the best, bar none. really cares, very responsive, intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate man. no matter how busy he is, he pays attention and makes sure his patients receive the best treatment. he is a star.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Excellent experience!!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Got me through my anxiety.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Good
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Dr. Kaplan - the best - excellent communication skills. Very professional. Really cares for his patient -
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Never rushes through appt. amazing doctor! Dr. Kaplan saved my life!
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
I appreciate that he always includes my wife in the discussion and even show her what he is looking at while he is examining me - just like she was one of his interns. I appreciate this and so does my wife.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Excellent, brilliant, amazing, dedicated. You are fortunate to have him as I am. He saved my life & hope in living. I would rather die than have the procedure the previous doctor suggested, I refused.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Dr. Kaplan instantly put me at ease with his warm manner and a great humor. He spoke to me so I could understand what was going on. He and his "crew" are amazing.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Dr Kaplan was a model of good practices; knowledgeable, caring, concerned, bright, using accessible terms, explaining as needed, responsive to questions and concerns, allowing alternatives where available, putting us quickly at ease, a sense of humor, respect for the patient and also his coworkers, inclusive of my spouse in appropriate areas, a credit to the university and to his profession1
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
I am extremely happy that my oral surgeon recommended Dr. Kaplan.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Excellent in all ways.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
He seemed rushed
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Good
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
He spent more time talking about other things, by his own motivation, I didn't ask, than my health. He nearly left the room before I asked about follow up and future care, making me wonder if I hadn't stopped him if he would've truly left without discussing it. After waiting nearly 3 hours for this interaction, I was more than disappointed.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Kaplan & the others were extraordinary. I felt safe, confident and in good hands. His style and manner was very reassuring while being direct, clear and matter of fact. I really appreciated it.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
I am humbled by the time and care that the doctor provides. He is very, very generous.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
I owe him my life! Really!
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Once he did come in, it was as though I was the only person in the world. He was very good and very thourough. Not rushed at all.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Committed, kind surgeon & staff in a MUCH TOO busy, overextended specialty. Needs MORE surgeons there.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
My doctor is excellent. I would like to have a contact person to help with other issues. Admin type.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Michael Kaplan was very open to my concerns. I appreciate him very much.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Excellent care. Very impressive.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
good experience
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
All very professional.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr Kaplan is the best.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
My brother in law recommended Dr. Kaplan to me & I would do the same.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Always provided excellent care. He is worth waiting for!
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Kaplan's PA was outstanding
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Best possible experience
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Absolutely best doctor I go to.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
All who attended to me were very caring, concerned & comfortable to be with.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Always very good with Dr. Kaplan.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Kaplan took my case which was difficult and directed my care and got me the diagnosis and treatment I needed.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Dr. M. Kaplan is the best.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Good experience.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
Good.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Doctors and everyone connected with the care and treatment of my medical problems are excellent.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Excellent.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
All good!
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Dr. Kaplan is the best.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
Very good to excellent.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Always rushed.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
What can I say - He saved my life.
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
I have already recommended Dr. Kaplan to another family member who is now a patient.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
Dr. Kaplan goes above and beyond in all of the above areas more than any doctor I have ever dealt with.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
Dr. Kaplan & staff are always concerned about my well being. They are all comfortable to be with & I have total confidence in Dr. Kaplan & all his assistants, nurses, etc.
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
Dr. Kaplan & team & staff are the BEST!
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
I was very impressed by the smooth and efficient work of Dr. Kaplan and his team.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. Kaplan and his team are knowledgeable, experienced and concise.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
My physician always treats me as an important client, and shows that he cares thru his kindness and humor.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. Keplan is OUTSTANDING.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Nationally, he's the top of his field.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Kaplan is remarkable and brilliant.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr was patient, honest and thorough
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr. Kaplan his staff are excellent & very good communications. We have high confidence in him and his staff.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Dr. Kaplan has a way of always making me feel comfortable. We've known each other for many years - I trust him very much & know I can ask him anything & he will give me as much consideration as he would anyone else! THEN some.
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