Andrew Winkler, MD
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Director - Center for Aesthetic Facial Surgery
Director, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology
Ex-President Colorado Ear Nose & Throat Society
Board of Governors Region 8 Representative
Clinic 720-848-4300
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Practice Locations

UCHealth Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic - Lone Tree
9544 Park Meadows Drive
Suite 100
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-4300
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UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2820
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UCHealth Facial Nerve Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2820
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UCHealth Lone Tree Medical Center
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200
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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Denver Health Medical Center
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Board Certification (2011)
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certification (2008)
  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Board Certification (2011)
  • Hair Restoration Surgery, International Certificate (2009)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Aging Face
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Deviated septum
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Paralysis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Plastics and Cosmetics
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Wrinkles
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Malformations of ear, nose, lip and palate
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal deformities
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal obstruction
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Prominent Ears
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Scars and Keloids
  • Men's Health
  • Skin, Hair and Nails
  • Burns
  • Surgery
  • Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
  • Transgender Health
  • Wellness and Prevention
Clinical Interest for Patients
My interests include all Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic surgery of the Face and Neck Common cosmetic procedures that I perform are Rhinoplasty, Eyelid surgery, Brow surgery, and Facelift. I also perform reconstructive surgery following skin cancer removal, scar revision, cleft lip and palate repair and facial nerve paralysis treatments. I also specialize in nonsurgical treatments of the Face and Neck, including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, dermabrasion, steroid injection and more.

Care Philosophy
Looking natural is an essential component of beauty. My goal is to deliver satisfying results that appear both beautiful and perfectly natural.

Personal Interests
I enjoy the outdoors: hiking, climbing, bird-watching. I also enjoy raising my 3 children.

Volunteer Activities
I have been on numerous mission trips to Peru and Guatemala in the last several years to perform cleft lip and palate surgery. We are developing a program in Antigua, Guatemala to provide speech therapy, hearing evaluation and other ancillary treatments for those born with cleft lip or palate.

Public Speaking
Yes
Lecturing is a major part of my career. I frequently provide formal educational lectures nationally and internationally. I have also performed live surgery in Europe to help teach other surgeons. Furthermore, I also enjoy participating in local educational events and outreach.

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (2002)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI) (1998)

Internships:
  • University of Maryland Program (2003)

Residency Program:
  • University of Maryland Program, Chief Resident, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2007)

Fellowships:
  • Oregon Health & Science University, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2008)

Recognition & Awards

  • Speaker of Honor, University of Indiana (2019)
    104th Annual Anatomy & Histopathology of the Head and Neck
  • Speaker of Honor, European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (2017)
  • Biostatistics Collaboration Award, University of Colorado (2012)

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Committee Chair
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology, Member
  • Colorado ENT Society, Past President
  • Colorado Medical Society, Member
  • International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, Member

Teaching

  • Associate Professor (2016)
    School of Medicine, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
    Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Winkler AA"[Author]
Research interests for Patients:
I am currently designing a study to look at breathing outcomes of rhinoplasty in patients both with and without allergic rhinitis.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Functional and cosmetic procedures of the face and neck. This includes both surgical and nonsurgical procedures. I commonly perform Rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow surgery, facelift and laser skin rejuvenation. I also perform cleft lip and palate surgery, skin cancer reconstruction and hair transplantation. Finally, as part of the Integrated Transgender Program, I offer facial feminization/masculinization procedures.

Research Interest for Referring Providers
Clinical studies surrounding outcomes of facial plastic surgery. I have several studies looking at improving results in rhinoplasty.
Other Phone: (720) 848-2820 (UCH Clinic)
Fax Phone: (303) 724-1961