Dr. Miller's Areas of Expertise Include:
• Cancers of the Head and Neck
• Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
• Anterior Cranial Base Surgery
• Endoscopic Skullbase Surgery
• Transoral Robotic Surgery
• Transoral Laser Microsurgery
• Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer

Dr. Miller, a Rochester native, specializes in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstructive surgery. He received his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and comes to the University of Rochester after completing residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and advanced fellowship training in head and neck oncologic surgery and microvascular reconstruction at Ohio State University.

An assistant professor in Otolaryngology, Miller specializes in cancers of the head and neck, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and anterior cranial base surgery, among other areas. His research interests include considering the role of human papilloma virus in head and neck cancers, novel surgical approaches in head and neck surgery, and delineating optimal treatment paradigms for oropharyngeal carcinoma. Dr. Miller has published in many leading journals, and has written several review articles and textbook chapters.

Certified Specialties

Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

Professor - Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (SMD) - Joint

Professor - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD) - Joint

Professor - Department of Surgery (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Fellow, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. 2008 - 2009

Residency, Resident, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. 2004 - 2008

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. 2003 - 2004

Education

MD | SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine. 2003

Awards

Resident Poster Competition Prize - 3rd Place. 2007

Best Clinical Research Paper Award, Section on Otolaryngology. 2006

Balshi Prize: Best Resident Research Paper, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2006

Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award, Department of Surgery. 2004

Research

Dr. Miller specializes in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstructive surgery. He comes to the University of Rochester after completing residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and has completed advanced fellowship training in head and neck oncologic surgery and microvascular reconstruction at The Ohio State University.

An assistant professor in Otolaryngology, Dr. Miller specializes in cancers of the head and neck, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and anterior cranial base surgery, among other areas. His research interests include considering the role of human papilloma virus in head and neck cancers, novel surgical approaches in head and neck surgery, and delineating optimal treatment paradigms for oropharyngeal carcinoma.

He most recently was a clinical instructor at Ohio State University.

In addition to his patient care duties, Dr. Miller maintains an active interest in clinical and translational research programs, has published in many leading journals, and has written several review articles and textbook chapters.

Publications

Journal Articles

Hypothyroidism in postradiation head and neck cancer patients: incidence, complications, and management.

Miller M.C.; Agrawal A.

Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery. 2009; 2(117): 111-15.

The innervation of the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle: exploring clinical possibilities.

Eller R.L.; Miller M.C.; Weinstein J.; Sataloff R.T.

Journal of Voice. 2009; 2(23): 229-34.

Correlation of PET with fine needle aspiration biopsies in head and neck malignancy.

Ciocca V; Miller MC; Keane WM; Bibbo M.

Acta Cytologica. 2009; .

Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use among a population of head and neck cancer patients.

Miller MC; Difabio T; Keane WM; Pribitkin EA.

ENT Journal. 2009; .

Identification and monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroidectomy.

Miller M.C.; Spiegel J.R.

Surgical oncology clinics of North America. 2008; 1(17): 121-44, viii-ix.

Conservative therapy of esophageal perforation with neck abscess in a child.

Miller M.C.; Schmidt R.J.; Keller M.S.; Murphy S.G.; Reilly J.S.

The Laryngoscope. 2007; 11(117): 2013-16.

Intraoperative pathologic examination: cost effectiveness and clinical value in patients with cytologic diagnosis of cellular follicular thyroid lesion.

Miller M.C.; Rubin C.J.; Cunnane M.; Bibbo M.; Miller J.L.; Keane W.M.; Pribitkin E.A.

Thyroid. 2007; 6(17): 557-65.

Mean arterial pressure and systolic blood pressure for detection of hypotension during hemapheresis: implications for patients with baseline hypertension.

Miller M.C., Rosales L.G., Kelly K.C., Henry J.B.

Journal of clinical apheresis. 2005; 3(20): 154-65.

Mean arterial pressure (MAP): an alternative and preferable measurement to systolic blood pressure (SBP) in patients for hypotension detection during hemapheresis.

Henry J.B.; Miller M.C.; Kelly K.C.; Champney D.

Journal of clinical apheresis. 2002; 2(17): 55-64.

Books

Greenfield's Surgery: Scientific Principles and Practice, 5th ed. (2010)

Chapter: Head and Neck

Authors: Miller MC; Moyer J; Teknos TN

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2010

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

I saw Dr Miller who was my surgeon for my cancer operation. As usual Dr Miller was fantastic as he has been foe this entire procedure. He makes you feel so comfortable during our session, about next steps and and addresses all my questions. I feel so lucky to have him as my doctor / surgeon through these cancer recovery times. Of all the doctors I have, he is the best.

Sep 13, 2024

Doctor Miller and his staff were outstanding.

Sep 02, 2024

All good help

Aug 15, 2024

5.0

Cannot Say EnoughAbout Dr. Miller, andHis Team. Thank YouDoes Not Cover It

Jun 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Miller is thorough, informative, and over the top compassionate.

May 24, 2024

5.0

No bad experience

Apr 27, 2024

5.0

I would highly recommend Dr. Miller. He's the nicest man, good listener, provided different treatment plans, answered my questions.

Mar 19, 2024

5.0

I recommend Dr. Miller to all my friends in need of ENT.

Mar 04, 2024

5.0

Excellent care from Dr. Miller & nurses.

Mar 01, 2024

4.6

Dr. Miller is very thorough!

Dec 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Miller is a huge asset to U of R and significant reason I got exellent care.

Jul 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Miller always displays compassion and is kind during my visits. He is kind and takes time to make sure I understand my health and answer any questions I may have. The clinic is so easy to work with and schedule follow up appointments and additional tests.

Jun 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Miller is always the BEST!

May 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Miller provides excellent care. He is brilliant in his field, empathetic and straight forward with my health condition. He really cares.

May 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Miller and his staff were excellent. They were friendly, they listened, and they provided the best care I could have received.

May 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Miller is an excellent and skilled provider. He offered detailed explanations to my questions and it was a pleasure to talk with him.

Apr 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Miller provided a detailed explanation of my condition and the options available to me. We discussed risks vrs benefits of surgery. He listened to my concerns and answered my questions, so I feel confident that I have made the right decision to have the surgery and to have Dr. Miller as my surgeon.

Mar 04, 2023

5.0

Have recommended doctor to others Dr. Miller. Has done very well for me for over 10 yrs. he is an excellent doctor.

Jan 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Miller is excellent & shows concern for patient issues Highly recommend.

Sep 16, 2022

5.0

I was bummed out about something else but after my appointment I forgot about that and felt great!

Aug 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Miller is always the best.

Aug 15, 2022

5.0

Good job.

Jun 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Miller is the best ever!

Apr 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Miller is one of a kind in my book he's very friendly knowledgeable courteous and listens to you and your concerns [...]

Feb 05, 2022