Michael Benninger, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2008 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Head and Neck Institute
Biographical Sketch
Michael S. Benninger, MD, is the Chairman of the Head and Neck Institute. He came from the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit where he was the Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Cummings-Brush Chair in Surgical Education and the Chair of the Board of Governors for the Henry Ford Medical Group and Hospital.
In addition to his work at the hospital, Dr. Benninger has been very involved in Regional, National and International medical organizations. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), and has been a former Vice- President and Chairman of the Board of Governors of that Organization.
He is a Past-President of the American Rhinologic Society and the Michigan Oto-Laryngological Society. He is the past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which is the largest peer-reviewed journal in the world for that specialty. He is the Treasurer and on the executive Council of the American Laryngologic Association.
Dr. Benninger is on the Board of Directors of the Voice Foundation and the International Association of Phonosurgeons, and has recently been on the Executive Council of the Triological Society. He has served on the Residency Review Committee for Otolaryngology and as a member of the Medical Advisory Board for WebMD. He is the Past-Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Sinus and Allergy Health Partnership.
Dr Benninger has authored or edited five books, including his most recent book, "The Performer’s Voice." He has also has written numerous book chapters and more than 125 scientific articles, focusing primarily on voice care and laryngology, nasal and sinus disease and healthcare management. He has lectured extensively across the country and throughout the world.
A graduate of Harvard University, Dr. Benninger received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Professional Highlights
- President, American Rhinologic Society, 1997-1998
- Editor-in-Chief, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2000-2006
- Chairman, Board of Governors, 1996-1997
Vice-President, 1998-2000
Board of Directors, 1995-2006
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Chairman, Board of Governors, Henry Ford Medical Group, 2007
- Treasurer, American Laryngological Association, 2007-2008
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
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| Internship: | Cleveland Clinic, General Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Harvard University, Cambridge, MA |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Disorders of voice, laryngology, nasal-sinus disease and surgery.
Innovations & Patents
Microinstrumentation for laryngeal and vocal fold surgery
Awards & Honors
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Case Western Reserve University, 1983
- First Place, Resident Essay Award. Benninger MS, Roberts JK, Tucker HM, Levine HL, Wood BG. Squamous Cell CA of the Head and Neck in Patients 40 years of Age and Younger. Northeast Ohio Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Society, May, 1987
- First Place, Resident Essay Award. Benninger MS, Levine HL, Sebek BA. Mucosal Regeneration of the Maxillary Sinus
- After Surgery. Northeast Ohio Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Society, April, 1988
- Honorable Mention, Maurice H. NCottle Honor Award, Mucosal Regeneration of the Maxillary Sinus After Surgery, American Rhinologic Society, 1988
- Physicians Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 1991
- Teaching Award, Osler Institute - Otolaryngology Review Course, 1992
- Teaching Award, Osler Institute - Otolaryngology Review Course, 1993
Recognition of Innovation in Medical Management. American College of Physician Executives, 1995
- Honor Award, American Acadamy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1996
- Excellence in Research Award for Clinicians, BCBSM Foundation, 1996
President’s Award, Michigan State Medical Society, 1998
- Collegium Medicorum Theatri, 1999
- Golden Head Mirror Honor Award, “Meritorious Sharing in the Service of Rhinology”, American Rhinologic Society, 2000
- Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2001
- Richard D. Nichols Outstanding Residency Teaching Award, 2001
- Presidential Citation, American Rhinologic Society, 2004
- Citations Directory, Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans, 1990
- Citations Directory, Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans, 1991
- 2000 Notable American Men. The American Biographical Institute, 1991-1992
- Citations Directory, Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans, 1993
- 2000 Notable American Men, American Biographical Institute, 1994-1995
- Best Doctors in America (Midwest Region), 1996-1997
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honored Member, 1998-1999
- Best Doctors in America, National 4th listing, 1998
- Best Doctors in Michigan, 1998
- National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Businesses, 1999
- Top Doctors, Center for the Study of Services Consumer’s Checkbook, 1999
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who Millenium Edition, 2000-2001
- Best Doctors in America, 2000
- Guide to Top Doctors, 2000
- Life Member of the National Registry of Who’s Who, 2001
- America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, 2001
- Honored Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who, 2001-2002 Edition
- Top Doctors, Guide to Top Doctors, Center for the Study of Services, 2002
- 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century, 2002
- America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connelly, 2002
- International Scientist of the Year, International Biographical Centre, 2002
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who, 2002-2003 Edition
- Who’s Who in the 21st Century, Internatio
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- American Laryngologic Association
- American Rhinologic Society
- Triological Society
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Consulting. Dr. Benninger receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Abbott
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Schering-Plough Corporation
- Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors
Royalty Payments. Dr. Benninger has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries related to the companies shown below:
- Elsevier Inc.
- Medtronic, Inc.
- Plural Publishing
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