Michael Benninger, MD

Surgeon:

Yes

Treats:

Both Adults and Children & Adolescents

Dr. Michael S. Benninger is the Chairman of the Head and Neck Institute at The Cleveland Clinic and is a Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. The Head and Neck Institute comprise the specialties of Otolaryngology, Audiology, Speech and Language Sciences, Oral Surgery and Dentistry.

In addition to his work at the hospital, Dr. Benninger has been very involved in Regional, National and International medical organizations. He is the President of the American Laryngologic Association, the President-Elect of the International Association of Phonosurgery and a member of the Board of Directors of the Voice Foundation. He served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) for 12 years, having been a former Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Governors of that organization. He is also a Past-President of the American Rhinologic Society and the Michigan Oto-Laryngological Society. He is the former 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 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 6 books, including his most recent books, “The Performer’s Voice” and “The Singer’s Voice”. He has 2 additional books in press. He has also has written over 50 book chapters and over 170 scientific articles, focusing primarily on voice care and laryngology, nasal and sinus disease and health care 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.

• President, American Laryngological Association, 2011-2012
• President-Elect, International Association of Phonosurgery
• 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
• Board of Directors, Ear Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation, 2004-2005
• President, Michigan Otolaryngological Society, 1995-1997
• Board of Directors, The Voice Foundation, 1996-2012
• Chairman, Sinus and Allergy helth Partnership, 2002-2004
• Medical Advisory Board, WebMD, 1999-2002
• Resident Review Committee for Otolaryngology, 1998-2003
• Delegate, house of Delegates, American Medical Association, 1998-2002

Residency - Cleveland Clinic

Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders
Cleveland, OH USA
1988

Internship - Cleveland Clinic

General Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
1985

Medical School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Cleveland, OH USA
1983

Undergraduate - Harvard University

Cambridge, MA USA
1978

• Otolaryngology

disorders of voice, laryngology, nasal-sinus disease and surgery

• 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. Cottle 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 Academy 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

  Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2008

  Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2008

  Special Recognition, The Ohio House of Representatives, 2009

  G. Paul Moore Lecturer, The Voice Foundation, 2009

   

  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 Millennium 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 21^st 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 21^st Century, International Biographical Center, 2002

  Who’s Who in Executives and Business, Nationwide Register, 2002-2003

  Outstanding Scientists of the 21^st Century, 1^st Edition, International Biographical Centre, 2002

  Top Doctors, Consumer’ Checkbook, Center for Study of Services, 2002

  2000 Eminent Scientists of Today, International Biographical Center, 2002

  Metro Detroit’s Best Doctors, Hour Magazine, 2002

  21^st Century Award for Achievement, International Biographical Centre, 2002

  Marqui’s Who's Who in America 2003

  America’s Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists, Castle Connolly, 2003

  1000  Great Scientists, IBC, 2003

  International Man of the Year 2003, International Biographical Centre, 2003

  Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, National Register, 2003

  Top Doctors, Consumer’s Guide to Top Doctors, 2003

  Living Legends, International Biographical Centre, 2003

  America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., 2003

  Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who, 58^th Edition, 2004

  Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, National Register, 2004-2005

  America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, 2004

  America’s Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists, Castle Connolly, 2004

  Best 100 Doctor’s, Hour Magazine, Detroit, August, 2004

  Best Doctor’s in Michigan, 2004

  Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who, 59^th Edition, 2005

  America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, 2005

  Best 100 Doctor’s, Hour Magazine, Detroit, September, 2005

  2005 Man of Achievement Award, American Biographical Institute, 2005

  International Professional of the Year, International Biographical Centre, 2005

  Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. 2005-2006

  Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who, 60^th Edition, 2006

  International Directory of Experts and Expertise, American Biographical Institute, 2006

  Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Marquis Who’s Who, 2006-2007

  Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, Global Registry, 2006-2007

  Manchester Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals in Human Resources, 2005-2006

  International Health professional of the Year, International Biographical Centre, 2006

  Best Doctor’s, Best of U.S., 2007

  Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. 2007-2008

  Best Doctors, Hour Magazine, Detroit, 2007

  Best Doctors, Cleveland Magazine, 2008

  Best Doctors, Cleveland Magazine, 2009

  America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connelly, 2009

  America’s Top Physicians, Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2009

  Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who, 2010

  Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. 2009-2010

  Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who, 2011

  Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc, 2011-2012

  Best Doctors, Cleveland Magazine, 2010

  America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connelly, 2011

  America’s Top Physicians, Consumer’s Research council of America, 2011

  US News and World Report Top Doctors (Top 1%), 2011

• American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, 1988

  American College of Surgeons (Fellow, 1991)

  American Medical Association, 1983

  American Rhinologic Society (Member, 1989; Fellow, 1995)

  Michigan Oto-Laryngological Society, 1988

  Michigan State Medical Society, 1988

  Oakland County Medical Society, 1988

  Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1983

  Southeastern Michigan Voice Study Group, 1988-1993

  United States Medical Triathlon Association, 1989-1994

  
  

  Henry Ford Hospital Medical Association, 1989

  Voice Foundation, 1990

  Association of Otolaryngology Administrators, 1991

  International Association of Phonosurgeons, 1992

  Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1992

  Northeastern Ohio Otolaryngologic Society - Honorary Member, 1993

  American College of Physician Executives, 1993

  Illinois Otolaryngologic - Ophthalmologic Society - Honorary Member, 1993

  Society of University Otolaryngologists, 1993

  American Head and Neck Society (formerly the American Society for Head and Neck Surgery) (Active Fellow) 1994

  The Triological Society (Fellow), 1998

  Colligium Medicorum Theatri, 1999

  American Laryngological Society (Active Fellow), 1999.

  American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Associate Member, 2003

  South African Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Honorary Member, 2010

• Clinical Trials
• Entry-level Rhinology and Laryngology
• Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy
• Flexible Fiberoptic Nasal Endoscopy
• General ENT
• Head and neck reconstructive surgery
• Laryngeal Electromyography
• Laryngeal Framework Surgery
• Laryngeal Function Assessment
• Laryngeal Physiology
• Laryngeal Sensory Testing
• Laryngeal Videostroboscopy
• Laryngology
• Nasal Airway Surgery
• Nose/nasal Surgery
• Phonomicrosurgery
• Pituitary Surgery
• Professional Voice Care
• Sinus Surgery
• Surgical Management Of Chronic Sinus Disease
• Tracheostomy
• Vocal Cord Paralysis Treatment
• Voice And Larynx Surgery

• Allergies
• Chronic Cough
• Cough
• Difficulty with Vocal Range
• Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
• Hay Fever
• Hoarseness
• Immobile Vocal Folds
• Laryngeal Stenosis
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
• Nasal Cavity Cancer
• Nasal Congestion
• Nasal Obstruction
• Nasal Polyps
• Nasal-Sinus Disease
• Nose Or Nasal Problems
• Paranasal Sinus Disease
• Septal Deviation
• Sinonasal Disease
• Sinus Infections
• Sinusitis
• Smell And Taste Disorder
• Spasmodic Dysphonia
• Subglottic And Tracheal Stenosis
• Subglottic Stenosis
• Throat Problems
• Throat Symptoms from Reflux
• Tracheal Stenosis
• Vocal Cord Paralysis
• Vocal Fatigue
• Voice Disorders
• Wegener's Granulomatosis

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As of 3/29/2013, Dr. Benninger has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Benninger receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

• ArthroCare Corporation
• Sonitus Medical, Inc.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers’ discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

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