Section Chief-Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology
Andrew A. Winkler, MD, FACS, is Associate Professor and Section Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Dr. Winkler leads a high-volume academic practice at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Highlands Ranch Hospital, where he performs complex reconstruction for facial paralysis, skin cancer, gender-affirmation, microtia, and nasal deformities, alongside aesthetic procedures. He is the founding director of the CU Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (pending ACPSE approval for 2026–27) and is deeply involved in resident and fellow education.
Nationally, Dr. Winkler serves on multiple committees within the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), including the Fellowship and Research Committees, and is a candidate for Director-at-Large on the AAFPRS Board of Directors. He is an active clinical researcher, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and national presentations on septal perforation repair, facial reanimation trends, surgical education, and patient-reported outcomes.
Dr. Winkler also participates in international surgical outreach efforts, with ongoing cleft, microtia, and reconstructive missions in Guatemala, where he integrates global health education into fellowship training.
A native of Colorado, Dr. Winkler completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Colorado, residency at the University of Maryland and fellowship training at Oregon Health & Science University. He lives in Denver with his wife and three children, and enjoys skiing, travel, and grilling in his spare time.