Alan G Micco

Alan G Micco, MD is a Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Education, and Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Board-certified in Otolaryngology and subspecialty certified in Neurotology, he specializes in ear and skull base disorders with active clinical practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

His education includes:

• MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1987)
• Residency at Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (1989-1993)
• Fellowship in Otology and Neurotology at Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (1994)

Dr. Micco's research spans Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, with emphasis on cochlear implants, middle ear implants, acoustic neuromas, and facial nerve disorders. His work integrates surgical innovation with outcomes research in complex ear pathologies.

Recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on vestibular schwannoma management, hearing preservation techniques, and surgical training methodologies. Key trends include Gamma Knife radiosurgery outcomes validation, prognostic scoring system development, and advanced simulation for temporal bone surgery training.

His teaching excellence is recognized through multiple awards:

• Clinical Teacher of the Year, Northwestern Otolaryngology (2023, 2014)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2012)
• Excellence in Teaching Awards from Department of Surgery (2011, 2010)
• Fowler Award for Basic Science Thesis (Triological Society, 2006)

Dr. Micco serves as President of the Triological Society (2025-2026), Chair of ACGME Otolaryngology Residency Review Committee (2022-2025), and Senior Examiner for the American Board of Otolaryngology. He contributes to editorial boards of Otology and Neurotology, Laryngoscope, and American Journal of Otolaryngology while maintaining active roles in the Hugh Knowles Center for Hearing Research and NUCATS.

His clinical and research work operates within the Hugh Knowles Center for Clinical and Basic Science in Hearing and Its Disorders and the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), with additional advisory roles at the Chicago Hearing Society and American Hearing Research Foundation.