Cheryl Cotter, MD

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Medical School
  • MD, University of Florida College of Medicine
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Florida (FL)
Residency
  • University of Florida Program, Chief Resident, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Fellowships
  • Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Languages
English
Department
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor

Publications

  • Cotter CS, Kosko JR. Effectiveness of laser-assisted myringotomy for otitis media in children. Laryngoscope. 2004 Mar;114(3):486-9. PubMed PMID: 15091222
  • Cotter CS, Stringer S, Rust KR, Mancuso A. The role of computed tomography scans in evaluating sinus disease in pediatric patients. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1999 Oct 15;50(1):63-8. PubMed PMID: 10596889
  • Cotter CS, Jones DT, Nuss RC, Jonas R. Management of distal tracheal stenosis. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1999 Mar;125(3):325-8. PubMed PMID: 10190806
  • Avidano MA, Cotter CS, Stringer SP, Schultz GS. Analysis of protease activity in human otitis media. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1998 Oct;119(4):346-51. PubMed PMID: 9781988
  • Gorham MM, Avidano MA, Crary MA, Cotter CS, Cassisi NJ. Laryngeal recovery following type I thyroplasty. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1998 Jul;124(7):739-42. PubMed PMID: 9677106
  • Cotter CS, Avidano MA, Stringer SP, Schultz GS. Inhibition of proteases in Pseudomonas otitis media in chinchillas. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1996 Oct;115(4):342-51. PubMed PMID: 8861889
  • Cotter CS, Avidano MA, Crary MA, Cassisi NJ, Gorham MM. Laryngeal complications after type 1 thyroplasty. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1995 Dec;113(6):671-3. PubMed PMID: 7501375
  • Cotter CS, Singleton GT, Corman LC. Immune-mediated inner ear disease and parvovirus B19. Laryngoscope. 1994 Oct;104(10):1235-9. PubMed PMID: 7934594
  • Cotter CS, Stringer SP, Landau S, Mancuso AA, Cassisi NJ. Patency of the internal jugular vein following modified radical neck dissection. Laryngoscope. 1994 Jul;104(7):841-5. PubMed PMID: 8022247
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Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Fellow
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Member
  • American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Center Affiliations

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certification (1995)
  • Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, Board Certification (2024)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear Infection
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear, nose and throat masses
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Complex Sinusitis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic ear infection
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic cough/throat-clearing
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic and Acute Sinusitis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Allergic Rhinitis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Airway masses
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Airway disorders
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Airway noises/obstruction
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Earaches
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Eardrum Perforation
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Head and Neck Tumors
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hearing Loss
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hoarseness
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal obstruction
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal Polyps
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Sinus infections
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Snoring
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Subglottic stenosis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Throat infections
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tonsillitis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tracheal stenosis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal Cord Paralysis
Clinical Interests
My clinical interest include pediatric airway and aerodigestive disorders, head and neck anomalies in infants and children and pediatric sinusitis and allergy.

Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is to support the health and well-being of children in my community by partnering with families and practicing evidence-based medicine.

Personal Interests
Outside of medicine, I enjoy hiking, cycling, butterfly gardening, skiing, horseback riding and spending time with my husband, 3 children and 2 dogs. I am thrilled to be part of the Colorado Springs community and to call the beautiful state of Colorado home.

Public Speaking
Yes
Stridor in Newborns and Infants, Visual Diagnosis in Children, Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Otitis media updates

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375