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Benjamin Martino, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Allen, TX, Medical City McKinney

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Allen, TX

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Laryngology & Voice Disorders, Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

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Summary

  • Dr. Benjamin Martino is a Texas native born and raised in Denton, TX, who specializes in otolaryngology – head & neck surgery. He treats both pediatric and adult disorders affecting the ear, nose, throat, and sinuses. During his early high school years while attending Billy Ryan High School, he moved to Maracaibo, Venezuela where he became fluent in Spanish and graduated from Escuela Bella Vista as Salutatorian of his graduating class. He earned his undergraduate degree in Microbiology with a minor in Spanish from Brigham Young University, graduating with honors. Thereafter, he completed medical school at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2011, where he was inducted into and served as the President of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and received the prestigious Scott & White scholarship for academic excellence. Dr. Martino then went on to complete his otolaryngology – head & neck surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in southern California in 2016. While in training, he operated as head & neck surgery chief resident, served on the Resident Advisory Council and Medical Staff Executive Committee, and received several awards including multiple research awards and awards for highest score on the otolaryngology training examination. His research interests include virology, immunology, molecular biology of cancer, sinonasal disease, intranasal steroids, and Mohs micrographic surgery. His clinical interests include thyroid and parathyroid disorders, head and neck cancer, salivary gland surgery, sinonasal disease, pediatrics, and complex ear disorders. A resident of Prosper, Dr. Martino’s time away from work centers around family activities with his wife and four beautiful daughters.

Education & Training

  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of Medicine
    Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Brigham Young University
    Brigham Young UniversityB.S., Microbiology, Magna Cum Laude, 2001 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Dr. George C. Chonkich Resident of the Year Award, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2016
  • Resident Otolaryngology Training Examination (OTE) Award, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2015
  • Resident Research Award Loma, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • Effect of intranasal dexamethasone on endogenous cortisol level and intraocular pressure  
    B Martino, C Church, K Seiberling, International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 1/1/2015
  • Experiences in adoption of teledermatology in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Using Smartglasses for intraoperative consultation and defect triage  
    D Hamann, A Smith, WS Mortensen, B Martino, CR Hamann, C Dameff, J Tully, J Kim, A Torres, Journal of Surgery Innovation, 1/1/2014
  • A Human Study Model for Nitric Oxide Research in Sinonasal Disease  
    A Gungor, B Martino, SC Dupont, L Kuo, American Journal of Otolaryngology, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • IgA plasma cell migration to the lactating mammary gland is mediated by an alpha4 dependent, MAdCAM-1 independent pathway.
    B Martino, E Wilson, American Association of Immunologists Annual Meeting, 1/1/2007
  • Cloning and expression of bovine CCL28.
    M Hughes, B Martino, J Voyich, E Wilson, American Association of Immunologists Annual Meeting, 1/1/2007

Lectures

  • Effect of intranasal dexamethasone on endogenous cortisol level and intraocular pressure. 
    1/1/2014

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Benjamin Martino, Dr. Benjamin Martino, MD, Dr. B Martino, Dr. Benjamin James Martino