Michael Shinners, MD

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A Specialist in Head & Neck Surgery

Dr. Michael Shinners specializes in surgically treating temporal bone and skull base diseases. He focuses on a few specific conditions to bring a higher level of care to those complex issues.

He offers:

  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair
  • Cholesteatoma surgery
  • Chronically draining ear surgery
  • Cochlear implants in children and adults
  • Hearing rehabilitation surgery
  • Ruptured eardrum repair
  • Skull base tumor surgery
  • Stapedectomy surgery for otosclerosis

Dr. Shinners treats:

  • Acoustic neuromas
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Chronically draining ears
  • CSF leaks
  • Hearing loss in children and adults
  • Otosclerosis
  • Ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation)
  • Sudden hearing loss

Speaks: English

Specialties

(701) 234-2000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Neurotology: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Residency:
Otolaryngology: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Medical School:
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA

Board Certifications:
American Board of Otolaryngology

Experience & Research

Selected Research & Publications:

  • IJV Compression: A Novel Approach to Mitigation of Blast Induced Hearing Loss. Funded by q30 Sports, LLC. IRB Approval Number: EH15-391 (2016-Present)
  • Nucleus® Hybrid™ L24 Implant System: New Enrollment Study IRB Approval Number: EH15-281. (2015-Present)
  • Radiographic Assessment of the Presigmoid Retrolabyrinthine Approach. A.K. Wong, M.M. Stamates, A.P. Bhansali, M.J. Shinners, R.H. Wong. Surgical Neurology International. 8:129, June 2017.
  • Intracranial Complications of Otitis Media. Glasscock – Shambaugh Surgery of the Ear, 6th edition. M.J. Shinners, S.C. Levine. 2010.
  • Apoptosis in the Aging Olfactory Epithelium. A.M. Robinson, D.B.Conley, M.J. Shinners, R.C. Kern. Laryngoscope. 112:1431-1435, August 2002.

Idea of Care

My idea of care is to provide the best possible medical and surgical care for complex diseases of the inner ear and temporal bone. I work with my patients and treat them as a member of the team. I strive to perform minimally invasive surgery whenever possible.

Personal Interests

Dr. Shinners enjoys cycling, playing tennis and skiing. 

Awards and Distinctions

Melvin E. Sigel Department of Otolaryngology Resident Teaching Award (2007)
University of Minnesota Department of Otolaryngology: The Albert Hohmann Resident Research Award (2005, 2007)

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