Overview
Brent J. Benscoter, MD, is a specialist in the field of otology and neurotology, specializing in hearing disorders, chronic ear disease, Meniere's disease, facial nerve disorders and cochlear implants, as well as acoustic neuroma and skull base surgery.A Missouri native, Dr. Benscoter received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Missouri in Columbia. His residency in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery was at the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He then completed a two-year fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the Michigan Ear Institute in Farmington Hills.Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Benscoter also possesses a second sub-specialty certification in Neurotology. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and the American Neurotology Society.Dr. Benscoter has an extensive research background in facial nerve disorders, skull base tumors, stereotactic radiation, chronic ear disease and hearing problems. He has several scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has written five chapters on ear surgery techniques, including the most recent, Surgery for Temporal Bone Malignancy, in a recently published textbook, Atlas of Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery (LaRouere, M, Babu SC, Bojrab DI, eds). Dr. Benscoter has also been a guest lecturer at residency programs throughout the Midwest.A classically-trained pianist, Dr. Benscoter earned his bachelor's degree in music performance and enjoys spending time outdoors backpacking, running and biking.
Dr. Benscoter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meniere Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, Jones Syndrome, and Mastoidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Meniere Disease.
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Locations
1111 Exposition Blvd, Bldg 700, Sacramento, CA 95815
Clinical Research
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- CholesteatomaDr. Benscoter isDistinguished. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- DFNB1Dr. Benscoter isDistinguished. Learn about DFNB1.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Benscoter isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Benscoter isDistinguished. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- MastoiditisDr. Benscoter isDistinguished. Learn about Mastoiditis.
- Meniere DiseaseDr. Benscoter isDistinguished. Learn about Meniere Disease.
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- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Benscoter isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderDr. Benscoter isAdvanced. Learn about Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
- Aural PolypsDr. Benscoter isAdvanced. Learn about Aural Polyps.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Benscoter isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Benscoter isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Benscoter isAdvanced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Experienced
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Benscoter isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Benscoter isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Benscoter isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Benscoter isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Benscoter isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- LabyrinthitisDr. Benscoter isExperienced. Learn about Labyrinthitis.