Dr. Ben Cilento, M.D. | Sinus Doctor Houston

Board Certified Otolaryngologist & Facial Plastic Surgeon | Inspire Physician of Excellence

Dr Ben Cilento Texas Sinus and Snoring

Dr. Cilento is double board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Americas oldest medical specialty as well as the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He graduated at the top of his class with distinction in immunologic research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He was inducted into the national medical honor society “Alpha Omega Alpha”. He did his residency at the University of Washington in Seattle where he studied under world class mentors in rhinology, head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery.

He is currently a member of the prestigious 12 man “Committee for paranasal sinus disease” at the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO-HNS). As a member of this committee he helps to set the guidelines by which all ENTs operate in the USA. 

He is also a member of the prestigious “Sleep Disorders Committee” and equally involved in setting policy for snoring and sleep apnea. Dr Cilento is active in these committees as part of his passion for all things Sinus and Snoring. 

After completing a residency and fellowship, Dr. Cilento spent nearly a decade treating our military men and women and teaching residents in the US Navy’s ENT program as a sinus doctor. He was a professor at both the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in the department of ENT. During this time, he was in charge of surgical research for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and focused on outcomes research and patient satisfaction and quality of life.

Dr. Cilento has lectured all over the world on diverse topics in rhinology and facial plastic surgery over two dozen times in 10 different countries. He has 12 peer reviewed scientific publications, physician education publications and book chapters. He is an active member of the American Rhinologic Society and maintains the highest standards of care. He was awarded a twenty year achievement award from the AAO-HNS for numerous contributions to various committees helping to set policies and reviewing guidelines on Nasal function, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea.

He has a special affinity for rhinoplasty and has lectured and written extensively on the topic. For more than a decade he was an oral examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). He is also an accomplished artist and was recognized with a lifetime achievement award from the Academy for designing their logo. 

He left a group practice in North Houston to pursue his own practice, Texas Sinus & Snoring. He dreamed of a specialized practice setting, in order to focus on more balanced state of the art patient care with a personal touch.

Dr. Cilento's History as a Sinus Doctor

Dr. Cilento is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Americas oldest medical specialty. He graduated at the top of his class with distinction in immunologic research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He was inducted into the national medical honor society “Alpha Omega Alpha”. He did his residency at the University of Washington in Seattle where he studied under world class mentors in rhinology, head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery.

After completing a residency and fellowship, Dr. Cilento spent nearly a decade treating our military men and women and teaching residents in the US Navy’s ENT program as a sinus doctor. He was a professor at both the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) and the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in the department of ENT. During this time, he was in charge of surgical research for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and focused on outcomes research and patient satisfaction and quality of life.

Dr. Cilento has lectured on diverse topics in rhinology and facial plastic surgery over two dozen times in 10 different countries. He has 10 peer reviewed scientific publications, physician education publications and book chapters. He is an active member of the American Rhinologic Society and maintains the highest standards of care.

He left a group practice in North Houston to pursue his own practice, Texas Sinus & Snoring. He dreamed of a specialized practice setting, in order to focus on more balanced state of the art patient care with a personal touch.

Philosophy of Sinus Doctor Care

Dr. Cilento has been working and living in the Woodlands, Texas since 2010. In that time, he has developed a reputation as a leading sinus doctor specialist for the full spectrum of sinus, nasal, and skull base problems. He is just as comfortable performing balloon sinuplasty as he is performing complex revision sinus surgery.

His warmth in patient interaction combined with unparalleled diagnostic and surgical skill have made him a major player in North Houston Rhinology for both patients and physicians alike. His overarching philosophy is to combine compassion with conscientiousness. If you alleviate a patient’s symptoms but fail to connect with them on a personal level then you have missed an opportunity to ‘heal’ human illness.

Being conscientious about treatment regimens is integral to a successful practice but without compassion a physician is simply a technician. Because of this, Dr. Cilento has always set the highest standards for both surgical skills and patient satisfaction in equal parts.

Dr. Cilento | Inspire Physician of Excellence 2022

The Inspire Excellence program recognizes physicians and their teams who demonstrate their commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience while achieving excellent clinical outcomes. Dr. Cilento was one of the first sinus surgeons in Houston to offer Inspire as a solution for Sleep Apnea.

Dr. Cilento | Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2023

Doctors are asked, "Where would you go if you needed to be seen by another doctor?" This is how Castle Connolly Top Doctors are selected. They are nominated and voted on by their peers.

Dr. Cilento was awarded the great honor of  Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2023 because of his deeper expertise of the head, neck and sinuses, commitment to high levels of patient care, and utilization of advanced diagnostic and treatment options (such as Inspire).

Dr. Cilento's Publications

Dr. Cilento has been published extensively in nationally recognized journals and books.
Follow links to some of the more important and informative publications.

Dr. Cilento sanitizing hands for surgery
Dr. Cilento speaking with a patient in his plastic surgery clinic.
Dr. Cilento at his laptop computer writing another article on facial plastic surgery.

WHAT DR. CILENTO'S PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY

KIND WORDS FROM OUR WONDERFUL PATIENTS

"Dr. Cilento is by far the most talented surgeon and cares about his patients like his own family! His results are exceptional! I recommend him wholeheartedly! "

— ANGELINA
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"Words are inadequate to express my gratitude to Dr. Cilento for my nose reconstruction. His skill is truly miraculous. I am so thankful surgery has restored my breathing, with a beautiful aesthetic result, that fits my face. Not to mention, he is such a likeable, down-to-earth, awesome person. I'm a perfectionist, and there's no one else I would have entrusted with my complex surgery."

— BETH
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"Dr. Ben Cilento is an extraordinary surgeon and overall healthcare provider. As a patient that had never had a surgery of any kind, his confidence, competence, and overall bedside manner put me at ease. Further, the results of the procedure were excellent, and his follow-up and genuine concern for post-op success were fantastic. I would highly recommend Dr. Cilento to anyone in need of an ENT."

— MATT
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"It took me 10 years to find a doctor I could trust for my nasal surgery. Exceptional doctor, exceptional staff. Answered all my questions, made me aware and comfortable in all that was done. I feel blessed that our paths crossed."

— ROGER
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