Michael Fritz, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.8500
- Desk:
- 216.444.2792
- Fax:
- 216.445.9409
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Adult Facial Plastic Surgery
- Cancer Center
- Facial Reconstruction
- Head and neck reconstructive surgery
- Jaw Reconstruction
- Microvascular Reconstruction
- Microvascular Surgery
- Nasal Reconstruction
- Nasal Valve Surgery
- Parotidectomy
- Pediatric Facial Plastic Surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Benign Bone Tumors
- Broken Bones
- Granulomatosis with Polyangitis (Wegener’s)
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Melanoma
- Moebius Syndrome
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Michael Fritz, MD, FACS, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Staff Memeber of the Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute and Director of the Section of Facial Plastic and Microvascular Surgery. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health in Columbus, OH. He completed an Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic and a fellowship in Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN.
His specialty interests include complex facial reconstruction in children and adults, treatment of facial paralysis and cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty (surgery the external nose).
Dr. Fritz is board-certified by the State of Ohio Medical Board, the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Fritz is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Head and Neck Society and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He has published a number of journal articles on topics such as management of advanced facial cancers, complex maxillary and orbit reconstruction and new techniques for treatment of facial paralysis.
He has also published book chapters on concepts and techniques in facial trauma reconstruction, lip reconstruction and facial reconstruction using microvascular free tissue transfer. In addition, he given a many presentations on the topics of facial reconstruction and management of facial paralysis.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2003
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Minnesota
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Minneapolis,
MN USA
2004
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Otolaryngology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2003
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
1998
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Columbus,
OH USA
1997
Undergraduate - Duke University
Durham,
NC USA
1992
Certifications
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Specialty Interests
adult and pediatric facial plastic surgery including complex facial reconstruction following cancer treatment or trauma, facial paralysis, advanced facial skin cancers including melanoma, cosmetic and functional surgery of the nose and eyelids
Awards & Honors
- Multiple media appearances for complex facial reconstructions:
Cleveland Plain Dealer (www.cleveland.com/johanna)
ABC 20/20 (November 11, 2009)
Univision (January 23, 2010)
WCPN - Resident teacher of the year 2008-2009 and 2010-2011
Innovations & Patents
- Free fascia lata flaps for nasal lining in total and subtotal nasal defects - allows for faster and more effective reconstruction of large nasal defects from cancer or trauma.
- Orthodromic temporalis tendon transfer following radical parotidectomy (facial nerve sacrifice to clear parotid cancers) - for immediate correction of facial paralysis at the time of cancer treatment.
- Free fascia lata flaps for oral and tongue reconstruction - allows us to use the thigh preferentially for reconstructions thus minimizing donor site morbidity.
- Midface and orbit reconstruction with layered fibula osteocutaneous flaps (rebuilding faces with transferred and revascularized leg bone and skin) -This unique technique allows for total reconstruction of the floor of the eye, facial bones and palate at the time of cancer resection.
- Correction of Moebius syndrome (bilateral facial paralysis) with double orthodromic temporalis tendon transfer and fascia lata sling - this is a unique very effective outpatient technique to restore oral competence, facial motion and smile in patients with this condition.
- Combined multidisciplinary approach (derm surgery and facial plastic surgery) to optimize management of advanced facial skin cancers - unique collaboration between Dermatologic Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery allows us to treat advanced facial skin cancers using the best tumor clearance and reconstructive techniques in the same surgical setting.
- Buried free flaps to improve contour and function after radical parotid and neck surgery - Avoids contour deformities after tumor management with a lasting transfer of vascularized tissue which tolerates the effects of postoperative radiation if required.
- Free vascularized fascia flaps following staged neck dissection after chemoradiation therapy Allow for rapid coverage of critical vessels, nerves and muscle following neck dissection.
Research & Publications
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92 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 20, 2023
Dr. Fritz is the BEST!!
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2023
Dr Fritz is very efficient and thorough he explains how he is treating me and answers any questions that I have. Dr Fritz is an excellent physician.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2023
Dr. Fritz and his residents/fellows were very good. They listened to all of my concerns, and were willing to look again and again at my situation and provided options for how to proceed. I hate how big of a mountain I had to climb to get a reasonable appointment to see them, but I'm glad they wanted to squeeze me in as quickly as they could, and were able to fix my issues quickly and seamlessly.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
All staff is wonderful. I think Dr Fritz is the best and most personal Dr that I have ever had. I am amazed and extremely happy with my new nose. I am still in awe that he was able to reconstruct it.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
Dr Fritz is an amazing Dr
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
My care provider is fantastic.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Fritz is a brilliant doctor who made us feel like my dad was the only case he was working on. He was patient and kind and extremely informative. We are incredibly grateful to him for the surgery he performed on my Dad. He is truly a hero.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
Dr. Fritz has been a very good doctor!
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2022
I had *Dr. Fritz and his entire team caring for me, and it really did feel like a team of skilled, caring doctors.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2022
I have been getting Botox treatments for my facial paralysis from Dr. Fritz for many years now. Always kind and considerate and gets the job done as I need.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2022
Dr Fritz is of the utmost respect concern and interest of his patients health. His bedside manner is impeccable with an extreme ease to the patient.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2022
Excellent Physician. Dr. Fritz is very professional and personable!
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022
Dr. Fritz is the best!
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
Dr. Fritz is awesome!
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022
Very knowledgeable and well experienced specialist doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Dr. Fritz is one of the nicest caring doctors I've seen.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022
Dr. Fritz is incredibly skilled but equally attentive and caring. I could not be more pleased with my patient experience with Dr. Fritz.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Everyone was WORLD CLASS Dr Fritz is a genius!!!
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2022
Dr Fritz is OUTSTANDING! He is highly skilled and has a fantastic, caring bedside manner!