EDUCATION:
Harvard Head and Neck Endocrine Fellowship
- Fellowship Director Greg Randolph MD, FACS, FACE
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Massachusetts General Hospital
2020-2021
Michigan State University General Surgery Integrated Residency
- Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI & McLaren Hospital, Flint, MI
2014 - 2020
Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
2010 - 2014
Michigan State University
- Masters in Physiology
2007 - 2009
Kalamazoo College
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Biology (B.A.)
- International Institute of French Studies
- Certificate in the Practice of French Language
2003 - 2007
- Sept. 2005 – Feb. 2006
Northfield Mount Hermon
- High School Diploma
2003
PUBLICATIONS/
PRESENTATIONS:
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Invasion by Thyroid Cancer: Laryngeal and Electrophysiological Correlates, Pathological Characteristics and Survival Outcomes.
Thyroid. Jennifer A. Brooks, MD, MPH1*; Amr H. A. Ahmed, MBBCH, MMSc2*; Zaid Al-Qurayshi, MBChB, MPH3; Dipti Kamani, MD2; Natalia Kyriazidis, MD4; Rebecca Hammon, MD5; Hongzhi Ma, MD6,7; Niranjan Sritharan, MD8; Isaac Wasserman, MD, MPH9; Lily N. Trinh, MD2; Ayaka J. Iwata, MD, MS10; Ian J. Behr, MD2; Amanda Silver Karcioglu, MD2,11, Bo Wang, MD2,12; Yoshiyuki Saito, MD, PhD2,13; Whitney Liddy, MD14; Hiroshi Takami, MD, PhD15; Mary E. Cunnane, MD16; Gregory W. Randolph, MD, FACS, FACE2,17
2021
Comparison of Mono- and Bipolar Stimulator Probes for Intraoperative Nerve Mapping during Thyroidectomy, A Prospective Study"
The Laryngoscope. Yigit Turk MD,Ozer Makay MD,Dipti Kamani MD,Okenwa Okose MD,Ian J. Behr MD,Murat Ozdemir MD,Gokhan Icoz MD,Mahir Akyildiz MD,Gianlorenzo Dionigi MD, PhD,Amr H. Abdelhamid Ahmed MBBCH, MMSc,Gregory W. Randolph MD
2021
Detailed anthropometric and electrophysiological analysis of 307 recurrent laryngeal nerves
Bo WANG, MD1,2*; Anthony Y. Cheung, BA1, Behr Ian, MD1, Xing-lin Ruan, MD2 ,Dioan McIlroy, Okenwa C. Okose, MD1; Amr H. Ahmed, MBBCH, MMSc1; Jean-François Henry , MD ,Roger L. Crumley , MD1. Akira Miyauchi , MD4 , Wen-xin Zhao, MD2，Gregory W. Randolph, MD1
2021
Novel Method For Confirming Nerve Integrity Monitoring Device Placement
Engwal A, Behr I, Mcleod M, Haan P, Hess A. American Journal of Surgery
2021
Passive Immersive Virtual Reality Improves the Patient Experience during Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Upper Extremity Surgery: A Single Blind Randomized Prospective Study.
Hoxhallari E, Behr I, Clarkson J, Bradshaw J, Morkos M, Haan P, Schaefer M. Schaefer M. Journal Of Plastic Surgery
2019
Academic Surgical Conference Quick Shot Presentation (Houston, TX)
Behr I, Hoxhallari E, Clarkson J, Bradshaw J, Morkos M, Haan P, Schaefer M. Passive Immersive Virtual Reality Improves the Patient Experience during Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) Upper Extremity Surgery: A Single Blind Randomized Prospective Study.
2018
Midwest Regional Quality Improvement Conference
Hsu K, Behr I, Bassler A. Unifying Total Thyroidectomy Discharge Instructions Between Surgeons
2018
Academic Surgical Congress Quick Shot Presentation (Las Vegas, NV)
Behr I, Mcleod M, Haan P, Hess A. Novel Method For Confirming Appropriate Nerve Integrity Monitor Endotracheal Tube Positioning
2017
Mid-Michigan Research Day Poster Presentation
Behr I, Mcleod M, Haan P, Hess A. Confirming Appropriate Nerve Integrity Monitor Endotracheal Tube Positioning
2016
Idiopathic avulsion of the flexor pollicis longus: Case report and review of the literature.
Behr I, Behr J. Hand. 2014;9:122-126
2014
Ipsilateral fracture dislocation of the shoulder and elbow: A case report and literature review.
Behr I, Blint A, Trenhaile S. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2013;4:204-209.
2013
Vertebral Artery Injuries and Blunt Cervical Trauma.
Aguwa O, Behr I, Howard A, Park D. Contemporary Spine Surgery. 2013;14:1-7.
2013
Masters of Science Thesis
Behr I, Kreulen D. Splanchnic neurovascular innervation and 2 unique populations of nerves. Through the Michigan State University Department of physiology, studied Hypertension and how veins are involved. Found two populations of neurons innervating veins and arteries, expressing different levels of various proteins mRNA’s between normotensive and hypertensive rats.
2009
Experimental Biology Abstract and Poster
Behr I, Kreulen D. Unique populations of nerves innervating splanchnic veins and arteries.
2009
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE/PROJECTS:
Near InfraRed Parathyroid Autofluorescence
- Multiple studies using both near infrared emitting camera’s and probes to detect parathyroid glands during head and neck surgical procedures. Data still being collected and will be published
2021
Neoadjuvant Treatment for Advanced Thyroid Cancer
- Have treated and followed several patients who underwent neoadjuvant therapy with targeted chemotherapy agents followed by surgery. Documenting and publishing outcomes
2021
Cervical Ablation Monitoring Program(CAMP)
- A study aimed to compare ET electrodes to surface electrodes in a human model.
2020
Spine Research
- Assisted Peter Reeves PhD in dissection of Spine Vertebrae and intervening discs to perform biomedical testing on motion segments of the spine (Ingham Hospital, Lansing MI)
2010
Michigan State University Master’s Research
- Ran the Laboratory of David Kreulen, PhD. Studied Hypertension and how veins are involved. Found two populations of neurons innervating veins and arteries, expressing different levels of various proteins mRNA’s between normotensive and hypertensive rats.
- Learned Skills in PCR, Western/Northern/Southern Blot Assays, ELISSA, Confocal and Laser Microscopy, Immuno-Histo-Chemical Staining, Cell Culture
- Learned Mirco-vascular dissection and surgical technique to perform research experiments
2007-2009
University of Illinois College of Medicine Research Assistant
- Ran the Lab of Jack Caldwell, PhD. Studied the sex hormone binding globulin, Megalin, finding novel locations in brain and new possible mechanisms of transport into cells
Summer 2006
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery Certification
American College of Surgeons Certification
2019
Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery Certification
American College of Surgeons Certification
2019
Advanced Techniques in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Skills Lab
Grand Rapids, MI
Sept 2018
End to End Anastomosis/Patch at Depth Vascular Skills Lab
Grand Blanc, MI
March 2018
End to Side Anastomosis at Surface and Depth Vascular Skills Lab
Grand Blanc, MI
July 2017
Anterior Arteriotomy and Patch Closure Vascular Skills Lab
Grand Blanc, MI
Oct 2016
Intro to Open Vascular Skills
Grand Blanc, MI
Aug 2016
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
- Board Certified American Board of Surgery 2021
- ATLS
- ALS
- BLS
- Step 1
- Step 2
- Step 3
- DaVinci Preparation and System Training Certification
- Davinci Live OR Training Certification
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Code Blue
Taught local school 3rd grade class
2010 - 2011
Covenant House
Tutored math & science to 18-23 year old’s pursuing HS Diploma
2010 - 2011
Cass Clinic
Student run free clinic providing medical care to uninsured
2010 - 2011
Reach Out to Youth
Went to local school, helped paint classrooms & lockers
2010 - 2011
Wound Clinic Volunteer
Sparrow Hospital
Summer 2009
Cast Technician Volunteer
Ingham Regional Medical Center