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Justin Cottrell, MD

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Biography

Dr. Cottrell completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgical training at the University of Toronto, followed by two years of subspecialty training in Neurotology - Lateral Skull Base Surgery at NYU Langone Health. He completed his Masters in Engineering and Management at MIT to explore how technology can mitigate the burden of disability that exists from hearing and balance dysfunction. He has been recognized for his research on healthcare quality and medical devices as a recipient of multiple national awards and as an invited international speaker. His clinical practice focuses on hearing rehabilitation and complex skull base tumor management.

Last Updated on February 25, 2025.

Appointments

  • Otolaryngology Surgery

    Assistant Professor
    Primary

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Education & Training

MEM
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Masters in Engineering and Management (2025)
Fellowship
NYU Langone Health (2024)
Residency
University of Toronto (2022)
MD
Western University (2017)

Research

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Clinical Care

Overview

Justin Cottrell, MD, is a neurotology–lateral skull base surgeon. He evaluates and treats conditions related to hearing loss, and both benign and malignant tumors that affect the nerves and structures near the ear and base of the skull. Dr. Cottrell provides advanced care for patients with disabling hearing problems, offering surgical and nonsurgical options to help improve quality of life.

As an assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Cottrell’s academic work is driven by an interest in how technology can lessen the impact of hearing and balance disorders. He completed his masters at MIT and has a research focus in areas of healthcare quality, medical imaging, and hearing restoration implants, aiming to create better solutions for patients facing these complex conditions.

Dr. Cottrell earned his medical degree from Western University, completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at the University of Toronto, and pursued fellowship training in neurotology–lateral skull base surgery at NYU Langone Health.

Clinical Specialties

Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery; Otolaryngology Surgery

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Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

    Certification Organization
    Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of CANADA
    Original Certification Date
    2022

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Otolaryngology Surgery

330 Cedar Street, PO Box 208041

New Haven, CT 06520-8041

United States

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