Michael M. Li, M.D.
Assistant Professor
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Specialties
Head and Neck Cancer
Robotic Surgery
Microvascular Reconstruction
Surgery - Endocrine
Skull Base Surgery
Skin Cancer
Department
Locations and Contact
Philosophy of Care
My goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care for patients. I understand the importance of communication, shared-decision making, and teamwork in accomplishing that goal. I strive to provide the most advanced and appropriate care in order to deliver the best possible outcome for each patient.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Li is a fellowship trained head and neck surgeon who provides care for all benign and malignant head and neck tumors. This includes those arising from the skin, mouth, sinuses, throat, neck, and endocrine or salivary glands. He has specialized training and interest in complex resection, microvascular reconstruction, and transoral robotic surgery.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Li's clinical and translational research interests focus on improving care for head and neck cancer patients. His research goals include optimizing treatment for patients with tonsil and base of tongue cancer, the use of 3D-printing in surgery, and improving outcomes in microvascular reconstruction.
Division
Head and Neck Surgery
Center/Program Affiliation
Undergraduate School
B.A., University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley CA 2012
Medical School
M.D., Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus OH 2018
Internship
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus OH 2018-2019
Residency
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus OH 2019-2023
Fellowship
Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction, Ohio State University James Cancer Center, Columbus OH 2023-2024
Ohio State University Department of Otolaryngology Chief Resident Teaching Award, 2023,
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2017-Present,
Bennett Research Scholarship, 2014,
Li MM, Miller LE, Old MO. State of Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction: Current and Future Directions. Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. 2024; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soc.2024.04.004
Farlow JL, McCrary HC, Li MM, Old MO. Internal jugular vein reconstruction: an algorithm for reconstructive surgeons. Oral Oncology. 2023 July; doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2023.106523. Epub 2023 July 26.
Nyirjesy SC, Fenberg R, Heller MA, Judd RT, Li MM, Koch B, Bonomi M, Carrau RL, VanKoevering KK. Response to induction chemotherapy in sinonasal malignancies: A single-institutional experience. Head Neck. 2023 Jun;45(6):1445-1454. doi: 10.1002/hed.27357. Epub 2023 Mar 28.
Li MM, Mroz EA, Faquin WC, Lott-Limbach A, Rocco JW. ERα: A biomarker and treatment target for oropharyngeal cancer? Oral Oncol. 2021;105637.doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oraloncology.2021.105637
Li MM, Zhao S, Eskander A, et al. Stage Migration and Survival Trends in Laryngeal Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2021;28(12):7300-7309. doi:10.1245/s10434-021-10318-1
Li MM, Tamaki A, Seim NB, et al. Utilization of microvascular couplers in salvage arterial anastomosis in head and neck free flap surgery: Case series and literature review. Head Neck. 2020;42(8):E1-E7. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.26139
Naik AN, Freeman T, Li MM, et al. The Use of Vasopressor Agents in Free Tissue Transfer for Head and Neck Reconstruction: Current Trends and Review of the Literature. Front Pharmacol. 2020;11(August). doi:10.3389/fphar.2020.01248
Li MM, Puram S V, Silverman DA, Old MO, Rocco JW, Kang SY. Margin Analysis in Head and Neck Cancer: State of the Art and Future Directions. Ann Surg Oncol. 2019; doi:10.1245/s10434-019-07645-9
Li MM, Yiu Y, Merrill T, Yildiz V, deSilva B, Matrka L. Risk Factors for Posttracheostomy Tracheal Stenosis. Otolaryngol - Head Neck Surg (United States). 2018;159(4):698-704. doi:10.1177/0194599818794456