Overview
Dr. Benjamin Cilento earned his undergraduate degree in biology and biochemistry at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. He graduated with a doctorate in immunology research from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Both his internship in general surgery and his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery were completed at the University of Washington in Seattle. After his residency, Dr. Cilento served as head of the Department of Otolaryngology at the Naval Hospital in Guam. He pursued additional training at Tulane University in New Orleans, and became Chief of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Cilento is board certified in otolaryngology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery. He has won multiple awards for research and has lectured extensively in the international community. Among his primary areas of clinical interest are paranasal sinuses, breathing problems, nasal reconstruction, acute and chronic sinus disease, and head and neck surgery, especially facial aesthetics. Outside of his practice, Dr. Cilento is an accomplished artist who works in pen, ink, pastels and watercolors. He emphasizes an artistic and balanced view toward surgery, patient interaction and life in general.
Dr. Cilento is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Empyema.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Office
Mark Zafereo is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zafereo is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Otolaryngology
After completing residency training in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Ongkasuwan went on to complete fellowships in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Laryngology Care of the Professional Voice. She sees both adult and pediatric patients with voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. At the Baylor College of Medicine Institute for Voice and Swallowing and the Texas Children's Hospital Voice Clinic, Dr. Ongkasuwan combines state of the art imaging technology with a holistic multidisciplinary approach to laryngeal disorders. Dr. Ongkasuwan is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngitis, Croup, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Ongkasuwan is currently accepting new patients.
Office
Paul Gidley is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gidley is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Cancer, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Cilento
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Cilento?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Cilento by calling their office at 346-413-9313. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Cilento a top-rated expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Cilento is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Cilento specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Cilento is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Benjamin Cilento participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Cilento has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Cilento's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Cilento accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Cilento accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 346-413-9313 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Cilento isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- DFNB1Dr. Cilento isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Cilento isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EthmoiditisDr. Cilento isExperienced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Grass AllergyDr. Cilento isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.