Eric L. Cole, MD

Specialties

Plastic Surgery

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Biography

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

Craniofacial
Plastic Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery - General
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery , 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

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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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