Michael Benninger, MD

Appointed
2008

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Cleveland, OH
1988

Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1983

Undergraduate - Harvard University
Boston, MA
1978

Professional Highlights

• Chair, Cleveland Clinic Head & Neck Institute, 2008-2020
• President, International Association of Phonosurgery 
• Treasurer, American Broncho-Esophagological Association
• Vice-President and member of the Board of Directors, The Voice Foundation
• President, American Laryngological Association, 2011-2012
• 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 Health 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

Certifications

• Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Specialty Interests

Disorders of voice, laryngology, nasal-sinus disease and 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. 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 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, International Biographical Center, 2002
• Who's Who in Executives and Business, Nationwide Register, 2002-2003
• Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century, 1st 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
• 21st Century Award for Achievement, International Biographical Centre, 2002
• Marquis 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, 58th 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, 59th 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, 60th 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 Top Doctors, Castle Connelly, 2011
• America Top Physicians, Consumer Research council of America, 2011
• US News and World Report Top Doctors (Top 1%), 2011

Innovations & Patents

• Microinstrumentation for laryngeal and vocal fold surgery

Memberships

• 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

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