Daniel Benito, MD
Otolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Daniel Benito
Biography
Daniel Benito MD, is a surgeon in Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Head and Neck Institute. His specialty interests include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, benign and malignant salivary tumors and diseases, minimally invasive salivary endoscopy (sialendoscopy), ultrasonography for diagnosis of head and neck masses and tumors, head and neck cancer, hypoglossal nerve stimulator surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, nasal obstruction, sinus disease, voice and upper airway disorders.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, the American Head and Neck Society, American Thyroid Association, as well as many other regional and national organizations.
Dr. Benito received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at The George Washington University School of Medicine.
He has earned numerous awards and distinctions, including being elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He has published over 45 peer-reviewed articles on a range of head and neck surgery topics, and has presented his research at both regional and national meetings.
Locations
- Weston Medical Outpatient Center
- 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Building A, Weston, FL 33331
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- Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center
- 5701 North University Drive, Parkland, FL 33067
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Florida, 2026
- Residency: George Washington University, 2022
- Medical Education: Drexel University College of Medicine, 2017
Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Elise Reid Carrington Award, Drexel University College of Medicine
- Resident Excellence in Research Award (2021) - George Washington University School of Medicine Division of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
- Resident Teaching Award (2022) - George Washington University School of Medicine Division of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Research & Publications
Industry Relationships
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As of 2023-04-04, Dr. Benito has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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