Michael J. Rutter, MD
- Director, Aerodigestive Center
- Director of Clinical Research, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- UC Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
- mike.rutter@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
I am an ENT surgeon specializing in pediatric otolaryngology with an emphasis on airway problems in children, adolescents and young adults. My interests include tracheal reconstruction and complex airway surgery. I work as a problem-solver with each patient to evaluate the issue and then craft a solution.
I was drawn to my career by the challenge and highly individualized nature of pediatric airway problems and management. I like working in a multidisciplinary team setting and focusing on coordinated care for complex childhood airway conditions.
I was honored to receive the 2016 Gabriel Frederick Tucker Award from the American Laryngological Association, and the 2018 Sylvan Stool Teaching Award from the Society for Ear Nose and Throat Advancement in Children (SENTAC). These awards are for my contributions to the field of pediatric laryngology.
In addition to caring for patients, I’m also involved in research to find improvements in airway management.
When I’m not at work, I am better known in Cincinnati as a swim meet announcer, rather than an airway surgeon.
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 1997 to 2000; Health Research Council of New Zealand Training, 1995 to 1996; Fellowship in Clinical Research, New Zealand, 1996.
FRACS: Part II, Sydney, 1996.
Primary FRCS: Glasgow, 1989.
BHB: Auckland School of Medicine, 1983.
MBChB: Auckland School of Medicine, 1986.
Residency: Various RMO posts, New Zealand Otolaryngology Training Scheme; Health Research Council of New Zealand Training Fellowship in Clinical Research.
Certification: USMLE II, Sydney, June 1995; USMLE I, Sydney, June 1996; USMLE III, Cincinnati, July 2000; Board Certification, American Board of Otolaryngology, 1999; Ohio State Medical Board, 2001.
Interests
Tracheal reconstruction and complex airway surgery
Services and Specialties
Otolaryngology ENT, Aerodigestive and Sleep, Fanconi Anemia, Aerodigestive and Esophageal
Research Areas
Otolaryngology
Insurance Information
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Publications
Long-Term Outcomes of Airway Management in 6 Children With Campomelic Dysplasia. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology. 2024; 133:1042-1047.
Diagnostic Challenges and Management of Relapsing Polychondritis with Large-Airway Involvement: A Case Series and Literature Review. Life. 2024; 14:1194.
Consensus on intake questionnaire data elements in the development of an aerodigestive registry. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2024; 182:112016.
Use of temporary tracheostomy occlusion to reduce the risk of sternal wound infection after sternotomy in congenital cardiac surgery. Cardiology in the Young. 2024; 34:1439-1444.
Assessing National Trends and Perceived Safety of Off-Label Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Use by Pediatric Otolaryngologists. The Laryngoscope. 2024; 134:2922-2930.
Developing a core outcome set for the health outcomes for children and adults with congenital oesophageal atresia and/or tracheo-oesophageal fistula: OCELOT task group study protocol. BMJ Paediatrics Open. 2024; 8:e002262.
International pediatric otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on approach to aspiration. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2024; 176:111810.
Characteristics and Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Bronchial Anomalies. The Laryngoscope. 2023; 133:3334-3340.
Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations. The Laryngoscope. 2023; 133:3588-3601.
The International Network on Oesophageal Atresia (INoEA) consensus guidelines on the transition of patients with oesophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula. Nature Reviews: Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2023; 20:735-755.
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