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Eric Cole, MD

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Eric Lowry Cole, MD, earned his Doctorate of Medicine in 1992 at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He remained there to complete an internship in General Surgery in 1993 followed by a residency in Otolaryngology in 1997. Dr. Cole also completed a Plastic Surgery residency in 1999 at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a craniofacial reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles in 2011. Board certified in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Cole joined Kelsey-Seybold in January 2026.

Following in the footsteps of his father, who was also an otolaryngologist, Dr. Cole offers care for patients with a broad range of general Otolaryngology disorders. These include infections, swallowing disorders, allergies, hearing and balance problems, and more. He has a particular interest in treating nasal obstructions and skin cancers of the head and neck. Dr. Cole’s favorite aspect of practicing medicine is connecting with patients by hearing their individual stories and improving their difficult problems.

Philosophy of Care

With empathy and a focus on patient education, Dr. Cole communicates openly and honestly with his patients and their families, engaging them in shared decision making for plans of care. He also treats each patient as he would his own family member.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: January 2026

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • Castle-Connolly Top Doctor, 2018 – 2025
  • Resident Teaching Award – University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Surgery, 2019
  • Outstanding Teacher in Plastic Surgery Award – University of Texas Medical Branch Health, 2019

Publications

  • Lopez M, Cole EL. Microcystic Adnexal Carcinomas: Reconstruction of a Large Centro-Facial Defect. Plastic Reconstructive Surg Glob Open. 2014;2(11):e254.
  • Cole EL, Sanchez ER, Ortiz DA, Maguire PD. Expanded Indications for the Deep Plane Cervicofacial Flap: Aesthetic Reconstruction of Large Combined Temporofrontal and Brow Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2015;74(5):543-548.
  • DeCrescenzo A, Bachilo OS, Cole EL, Wilkerson M. Management of Pedal Fibrovascular Papillomas in Goltz-Gorin Syndrome. JAAD Case Report. Jul 2016;2(4):304-306.
  • Boukovalas S, Cole EL. Cellular Neurothekeoma: A Rare Tumor with a Common Clinical Presentation. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 29 Aug 2016;4(8):e1006.
  • Boukovalas S, Dillard R, Qiu S, Cole EL. Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia (Masson’s Tumor): Diagnosis the Plastic Surgeon Should be Aware of. Plastic Reconstructive Surg Global Open. 10 Jan 2017;5(1):e1122.
  • Croley JA, Malone CH, Goodwin BP, Phillips LG, Cole EL, Wagner RF. Mohs Surgical Reconstruction Educational Activity: A Resident Education Tool. Adv Med Educ Pract. 8 Feb 2017;8:143-147.
  • Boukovalas S, Boson AL, Hays JP, Malone CH, Cole EL, Wagner RF. A Systematic Review of Lower Lip Anatomy, Mechanics of Local Flaps, and Special Considerations for Lower Lip Reconstruction. J Drugs Dermatol. 1 Dec 2017;16(12):1254-1261.
  • Tran EA, Cole EL. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in a Single Lung Transplant Recipient: A Review of Perioperative Considerations. Int J Transplant & Plastic Surg. Jan 2018;2(1):000109.
  • Kalaria SS, Boonipat T, Smith JM, Cole EL. Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Current Recommendations in Plastic Surgery. Eur. J Plastic Surg. Oct 2019:481-488.
  • Boson AL, Boukovalas S, Hays JP, Hammel JA, Cole EL, Wagner RF Jr. Upper lip anatomy, mechanics of local flaps, and considerations for reconstruction (clinical review). Cutis 2021;107(03):144-148, E1.
  • Lombana NF, Naeger PA, Padilla PL, Falola RA, Cole EL. Ambidexterity in left-handed and right-handed individuals and implications for surgical training. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings (Taylor & Francis). 2021:1-4. Doi: 10.1080/08998280.2021.2008585.
  • Zhu, VZ Cole, EL. Ossification and Migration of a Nodule Following Calcium Hydroxylapatite Injection Cutis 2022 October; 110(4) : E2-E31 doi: 10.12788/cutis.0635.

Hobbies & Interests

Outside of medicine, Dr. Cole enjoys playing guitar and spending time with family.

Medical School

  • Duke University School of Medicine – Durham, NC, 1992

Internship/Residency

  • Otolaryngology residency: Duke University School of Medicine – Durham, NC, 1997; Plastic Surgery residency: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC, 1999; Craniofacial Reconstructive Surgery fellowship: University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA, 2011

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery

Dr. Cole is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Locations

Bay Area Campus - Building B

18833 Eastfield Dr.,
Building B,
Webster, TX 77598

Get Directions 346-674-0100

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