- 2021Gunnar Holmgren AwardSwedish Otolaryngology Society 
- 2021Castle Connolly Top DoctorsThe American Registry 
- 2020Academy of Educational Excellence FellowMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2017Joseph H. Ogura Memorial Lecturer Award-2017The Triological Society 
- 2016Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2016The American Registry 
- 2015Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2015The American Registry 
- 2014Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2014The American Registry 
- 2013Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2013The American Registry 
- 2012Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Otolaryngology/HNSMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2012Top Doctors of 2012Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. 
- 2012Distinguished Clinician AwardMayo Clinic 
- 20102010 Chris O'Brien Traveling Fellowship AwardAmerican Head and Neck Society and the Australia/New Zealand Head and Neck Society 
- 2010Patient Choice Awards for 2010American Registry 
- 2007Distinguished Humanitarian AwardMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration 
- 2007Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2007Humanitarian AwardMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration 
- 2007Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2006Academy's Honor AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
- 2006Teacher Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2006Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2006Teacher Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2006Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2004Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Otolaryngology/HNSMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2004Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration 
- 2004Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2002Teacher of the Year Mayo Otolaryngology/HNSMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2002Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2002Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 
- 2001Meritorious Service MedalUnited States Air Force 
- 1999Commendation Medal for BraveryUnited States Air Force 
- 1998Clinical Instructor of the YearUnited States Air Force 
- 1997Sam Sanders AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy 
- 1997Research AwardPacific Coast Oto/Ophtho Society 
- 1997Outstanding GraduateOfficer Training School, USAF 
- 1996Resident Research AwardAmerican Rhinologic Society 
- 1991Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyJefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University