William Bingaman, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1997 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Epilepsy Center
Neurological Surgery
Center for Spine Health
Biographical Sketch
William E. Bingaman, MD, is Vice-Chairman of the Neurological Institute and Head of the Section of Epilepsy Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bingaman’s clinical interests are in the surgical treatment of adult and pediatric epilepsy, with special interest in hemispheric epilepsy. He also is interested in spinal surgery and maintains a busy clinical practice in close collaboration with the Department of Neurology via the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.
Dr. Bingaman attended undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University and graduated from Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and completed fellowship training in spinal neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic and joined the faculty of Cleveland Clinic in 1997.
He has authored more than 85 scientific papers and book chapters. Currently, he is an ad hoc reviewer for Neurosurgery and Epilepsia.
Dr. Bingaman remains dedicated to teaching and participates in the medical student Preceptor Program and has been named Neurosurgical Teacher of the Year three times in the past 10 years.
Dr. Bingaman maintains active research collaborations with Imad Najm and Damir Janigro, supplying human cortical tissue for a variety of epilepsy research projects.
He is an active member of many professional organizations including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Epilepsy Society, the Ohio State Neurosurgical Society and the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies. Additionally, Dr. Bingaman holds leadership positions in several national neurosurgical organizations including Member-at-Large board member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Vice Chairman of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, board member of the American Neurosurgery Political Action Committee and Past President of the Ohio State Neurosurgical Society.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Internship: | Cleveland Clinic, General Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Neurosurgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Complex spinal disorders, epilepsy surgery, Epilepsy, epilepsy and epilepsy surgery in children and adolescents, Epilepsy surgery and medical treatment of epilepsy in children, general neurosurgery, pediatric epilepsy and epilepsy surgery, spine surgery, vagus nerve stimulation.
Awards & Honors
- America’s Best Doctors, 2006, 2007
- America’s Top Surgeons, 2006, 2007
- Best Doctors in America, 2006, 2007
- Best Doctors, Cleveland magazine, 2006, 2007
- Legacy Award, Northeastern Ohio Epilepsy Foundation
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Executive Committee, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery
- Vice Chairman, Council of State Neurosurgical Societies
- Past President, Ohio State Neurosurgical Society
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Industry Relationships
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Integrity in Innovation page.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Bingaman serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an officer or director, for the following companies or other entities:
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Council of State Neurosurgical Societies
- Neurosurgery Political Action Committee
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