"My surgery is Restored from the Inside Out, allowing it to always "Whisper"and never "Scream"
-HP "Chip" Cole, III, MD, FACS
Quadruple Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Chip Cole is not just a surgeon, he is a nationally and internationally recognized, quadruple board-certified surgeon, specializing in Ophthalmology and Cosmetic Surgery of the eyes and face.
Known as "The Eye Guy", Dr. Cole is a certified instructor for both laser resurfacing and Botox wrinkle removal, sharing his knowledge through national and international teaching lectures. Dr. Cole is also a fellowship instructor for two university programs training tomorrow's surgeons and has been honored with the Most Outstanding Faculty Award several times. He is also an Amazon #1 Best-Selling author, a loving husband, father of 3, and grandfather of 6 boys. Dr. Cole has been an invited keynote speaker to many prestigious universities and medical meetings.
In over 30 years in business, Dr. Cole has performed over 35,000 surgeries for patients ranging from infants to the elderly. His surgical expertise and artistry continue to be globally recognized.
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
American Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
American Board Of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
American Board Of Laser Surgery
American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
Professional Societies
American Academy of General Cosmetic Surgery
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Face to Face
Education
- Medical School – Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, B.S., Biology, 1981-1986
- Internship – Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana Internal Medicine Program July 1986 – June 1987
- Residency – Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana Ophthalmology Residency Program July 1987 – June 1990
- Fellowship – Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee Ophthalmic Plastic, Facial and Orbital Surgery, July 1990 – June 1992
Honors
- Harper’s Bazaar Magazine – Named One of Country’s Top 10 Cosmetic Eye Surgeons
- Town and Country Magazine’s Directory – Named as One of America’s Top Facial Plastic Surgeons
- American Academy of Ophthalmology – Achievement Award – Golden Scalpel Award (for surgical excellence)
- Ochsner Clinic – Intern of the Year
- James H. Allen Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology
- Marvin H. Quickert Award for Most Outstanding Thesis
- American Medical Association – Physician Recognition Award
- Southern Medical Association – Most Outstanding Research Award, C.S. O'Brien Professorship
- American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery - Most Outstanding Teacher Award
- Harry Truman Award for community service and leadership