MylesPensakMD

Neurotology

Professor; Chair, Department of Otolaryngology; CEO, University of Cincinnati Physicians; Chief of Physician Services for UC Health

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Office
3200 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
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Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Neurotology, 1983 - 1984
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1980 - 1983
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1980
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 1979 - Present
OH State Medical License 1984 - 2026
TN State Medical License 1983 - 1984
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

AOA University of Cincinnati, 1990
Mosher Clinical Thesis Triologic Society, 1990
Phi Beta Kappa SUNY Binghamton, 1974
America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The cavernous sinus: An anatomic study with clinical implication.
Myles L Pensak> ;Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2024 Apr 1
Quantification of Fat Graft Retention in the Translabyrinthine Approach Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging Volumetric Analysis.
Adam S Vesole, Scott B Shapiro, Ravi N Samy, Myles L Pensak, Joseph T Breen> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2023 Jul 1
1 citations
A proposed classification system for presigmoid approaches: a scoping review.
Samer S Hoz, Sama S Albairmani, Joel Kaye, Ahmed Muthana, Mark D Johnson, Edward J Doyle, Jonathan A Forbes, Charles J Prestigiacomo, Ravi Samy, Myles L Pensak, Mario ...> ;Journal of Neurosurgery. 2023 Oct 1
1 citations
Evaluation of Current Triological Society Thesis Trends and Membership Demographics.
Kenneth H Lee, Dana M Thompson, Myles L Pensak> ;The Laryngoscope. 2023 Jan 1
A Violation of the Laryngoscope and the Resultant Injury It Has Caused to Human Beings.
Samuel H. Selesnick, Myles L. Pensak> ;The Laryngoscope. 2021 Feb 12
1 citations
Early Experience With Telemedicine in Patients Undergoing Otologic/Neurotologic Procedures.
Scott B Shapiro, Noga Lipschitz, Nathan Kemper, Mario Zuccarello, Joseph T Breen, Myles L Pensak, Ravi N Samy> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2020 Oct 1
4 citations
Middle Cranial Fossa Approach to Vestibular Schwannoma Resection in the Older Patient Population.
Gavriel D. Kohlberg, Noga Lipschitz, Arun M Raghavan, Joseph T. Breen, Myles L. Pensak, Mario Zuccarello, Ravi N. Samy> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2021 Jan 1
8 citations
Extended Anterior Petrosectomy Through the Transcranial Middle Fossa Approach and Extended Endoscopic Transsphenoidal-Transclival Approach: Qualitative and Quantitativ...
Aurel Hasanbelliu, Norberto Andaluz, Alberto Di Somma, Jeffrey T. Keller, Lee A. Zimmer, Ravi N. Samy, Myles L. Pensak, Mario Zuccarello> ;World Neurosurgery. 2020 Mar 4
8 citations
Obesity Is Not Associated With Postoperative Complications After Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery in a Large Single Institution Series.
Noga Lipschitz, Gavriel D. Kohlberg, Zoe A Walters, Kareem O. Tawfik, Ravi N. Samy, Myles L. Pensak, Mario Zuccarello, Norberto Andaluz, Vincent A. DiNapoli, Joseph T....> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2019 Dec 1
6 citations
Is Longer Surgery More Dangerous? Operative Duration Not Associated With Complications After Vestibular Schwannoma Resection.
Arun M Raghavan, Noga Lipschitz, Gavriel D. Kohlberg, Ravi N. Samy, Mario Zuccarello, Myles L. Pensak, Joseph T. Breen> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2020 Feb 1
10 citations
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Rate after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery via Middle Cranial Fossa Approach.
Noga Lipschitz, Gavriel D. Kohlberg, Kareem O. Tawfik, Zoe A Walters, Joseph T. Breen, Mario Zuccarello, Norberto Andaluz, Vincent A. DiNapoli, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N...> ;Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base. 2019 Aug 1
5 citations
Utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Differentiating Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak from Middle Ear Effusion.
Joseph T. Breen, Colin Edwards, Rebecca S. Cornelius, J Michael Hazenfield, Gavriel D. Kohlberg, Ravi N. Samy, Myles L. Pensak> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2019 Apr 30
11 citations
Is Hard Failure Still a Common Indication for Revision Surgery in Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients
Shawn M. Stevens, Hayden Dougherty, Lisa Wenstrup, Theresa Hammer, Tyler Cole, Andrew J. Redmann, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N. Samy> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2019 Mar 1
9 citations
Middle Fossa Approach for Resection of Vestibular Schwannomas: A Decade of Experience.
Jennifer Kosty, Shawn M. Stevens, Yair M. Gozal, Vincent A. DiNapoli, Smruti K. Patel, Justin S. Golub, Norberto Andaluz, Myles L. Pensak, Mario Zuccarello, Ravi N. Samy> ;Operative Neurosurgery. 2019 Feb 1
3 citations
Application of Ultrasonic Bone Aspirator for Decompression of the Internal Auditory Canal via the Middle Cranial Fossa Approach.
Gavriel D. Kohlberg, Noga Lipschitz, Kareem O. Tawfik, Zoe A Walters, Joseph T. Breen, Mario Zuccarello, Norberto Andaluz, Vincent A. DiNapoli, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N...> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2019 Jan 1
10 citations
Are Patients with Spontaneous CSF Otorrhea and Superior Canal Dehiscence Congenitally Predisposed to Their Disorders
Shawn M. Stevens, Kiefer Hock, Ravi N. Samy, Myles L. Pensak> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2018 Apr 24
Response to "Middle Ear Obliteration with Blind-Sac Closure of the External Auditory Canal for Spontaneous CSF Otorrhea".
Shawn M. Stevens, Ryan Crane, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N. Samy> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Sep 1
4 citations
Radiographic Evidence of Occult Intracranial Hypertension in Patients with Ménière’s Disease:
Kareem O. Tawfik, Shawn M. Stevens, David Mihal, Mark S. Costello, Rebecca S. Cornelius, Ravi N. Samy, Myles L. Pensak> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Mar 28
16 citations
Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Otology Surgery Videos on Otolaryngology Resident Education.
Charles Poon, Shawn M. Stevens, Justin S. Golub, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N. Samy> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2017 Mar 1
8 citations
Middle Ear Obliteration with Blind-Sac Closure of the External Auditory Canal for Spontaneous CSF Otorrhea:
Shawn M. Stevens, Ryan Crane, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N. Samy> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Mar 1
13 citations
Analysis of Audiometric Outcomes following Combined Middle Cranial Fossa/Transmastoid Approaches for Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea.
Shawn M. Stevens, Ryan Crane, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N. Samy> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2017 Feb 7
7 citations
Long-term Symptom-specific Outcomes for Patients With Petrous Apex Cholesterol Granulomas: Surgery Versus Observation.
Shawn M. Stevens, Amy Manning, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N. Samy> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2017 Feb 1
2 citations
Radiographic Assessment and Surgical Implications of Arcuate Eminence Pneumatization
Nael Shoman, Ravi N. Samy, Myles L. Pensak> ;ORL; Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Its Related Specialties. 2016 Mar 8
5 citations
Contemporary Neuroradiographic Assessment of the Cochleo-Carotid Partition.
Nael Shoman, Ravi N. Samy, Myles L. Pensak> ;ORL; Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Its Related Specialties. 2016 Jan 1
11 citations
Cochlear implantation after radiation therapy for acoustic neuroma.
Mark S. Costello, Justin S. Golub, John V Barrord, Luke Pater, Myles L. Pensak, Ravi N. Samy> ;Journal of Radiosurgery and SBRT. 2016 Jan 1
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Press Mentions

Region's Largest Physician Group Names New CEOApril 27th, 2021
The Triological Society and Wiley Launch a New Open Access JournalOctober 27th, 2015
As Some Companies Turn to Health Exchanges, G.E. Goes Another DirectionSeptember 26th, 2013