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Michael S Harris, MD is an Associate Professor and Chief in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He maintains clinical practice at Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, and the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, specializing in Otolaryngology and Neurotology with expertise in adult and pediatric hearing restoration and skull base disorders.
His educational background includes:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Medical College of Wisconsin (2009)
- Fellowship in Neuro-otology at The Ohio State University (2015-2017)
- Residency in Otolaryngology at Indiana University (2008-2015)
Dr. Harris' research centers on speech perception in cochlear implant users, electrophysiologic monitoring during implant surgery, and vestibular/skull base disorders. His clinical work focuses on cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, brainstem implants, and surgical management of acoustic neuromas, Menière's disease, and facial nerve paralysis. He employs a team-based approach with audiologists and nurse practitioners to deliver personalized care through patient education and shared decision-making.
Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in cochlear implant outcomes (speech recognition, hearing preservation, rehabilitation), digital otoscopy innovation, Menière's disease therapeutics, and skull base tumor biomechanics. His collaborative research frequently involves multi-institutional teams addressing clinical prediction models, surgical techniques, and systematic reviews of hearing loss interventions.
Dr. Harris serves as a board-certified specialist in Otolaryngology and Neurotology, treating patients across the lifespan from infants to seniors through clinics at Froedtert Hospital and Drexel Town Square Health Center. His practice philosophy emphasizes comprehensive assessment, clear communication of diagnoses in accessible terms, and ensuring patient comfort with treatment plans.
