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Eric L. Cole, MD

Specialties
  • Plastic Surgery
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Eric Cole, M.D., is director of craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch and has been working at Shriners Children's for over 10 years. His dedication to pediatric patients extends from UTMB and Shriners Children's to yearly medical missions in countries needing specialty care. Dr. Cole has 20 years experience with pediatric surgery care and has a strong commitment to continue to provide quality plastic surgery care at Shriners Children's.

Pediatric Care

Specialties

More About Me

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery - General
  • American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck, Otolaryngology - General
Education and Training

Medical Education
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC
United States of America
5/17/1992

Internship
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
7/30/1994

Residency
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
1/31/1997

Residency
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
United States of America
7/30/1999

Fellowship
Magee-Rosenblum Plastic Surgery (Operation Smile)
Norfolk, VA
6/30/2007

Fellowship
Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
7/30/2011

Academic Positions and Locations

UTMB - The University of Texas Medical Branch
Assistant Professor

Leadership and Memberships
  • 2000-Present: Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • 2016-Present: Examiner, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • 2011-Present: Director, Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch
Awards and Honors
  • 2019, Faculty Teaching Award, UTMB Plastic Surgery

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