Christopher Richard Cote

Specialties

• Plastic Surgery (Within the Head and Neck)

Hospitals

• Castle Rock

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Dr. Christopher Cote brings a rare and valuable combination of expertise to his patients as a double board-certified physician in both Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. With a background that spans rigorous academic training, elite military medical leadership, and prestigious fellowship work, Dr. Cote has developed a reputation for providing innovative, compassionate, and highly customized care.

Dr. Cote earned his medical degree from Tufts University and completed his surgical internship and residency at Walter Reed Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the renowned Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Before joining AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies, he held multiple distinguished leadership roles, including Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery and Chief of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Walter Reed, as well as serving as an otolaryngology consultant to the White House Medical Unit. His early academic achievements include a B.A. in Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross and Oxford University, and research fellowship experience at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University.

With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Cote is best known for balancing form and function—particularly in the complex treatment of conditions affecting the head, face, and neck. His areas of expertise include minimally invasive treatments, aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty, medical and surgical treatment of sinus, sleep, and throat disorders, as well as advanced reconstruction for trauma or illness-related deformities. He also provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing facial paralysis and offers full spectrum, otolaryngic allergy services.

Patients consistently praise his thorough, thoughtful approach and the natural-looking, lasting results he achieves. He is honored to be named a “Top Doctor 2025” by Castle Connolly and 5280 Magazine and was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for Rhinoplasty.

Outside the office, Dr. Cote enjoys the Colorado lifestyle—spending time skiing, hiking, and exploring the outdoors with his family. A seasoned traveler, he especially loves adventures throughout Asia and Europe.

At the core of Dr. Cote’s philosophy is a commitment to delivering state-of-the-art care with a personal touch, helping patients look, feel, and breathe their best.

EDUCATION + ACCOLADES

Double Board-Certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery