Andrew A. Winkler, MD is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Section Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon with broad clinical and academic interests spanning complex facial trauma, nasal and septal reconstruction, gender-affirming facial surgery, Mohs and cutaneous reconstruction, and advanced rhinoplasty techniques.

Dr. Winkler is actively involved in resident and fellow education and is deeply engaged in clinical research, with a particular focus on surgical outcomes, risk reduction, and the integration of emerging technologies into facial plastic surgery. His work includes the application of virtual surgical planning, three-dimensional imaging, and additive manufacturing to enhance precision and customization in complex reconstructive cases. He has authored and coauthored peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and review articles, and regularly serves as a reviewer for national journals.

Nationally, Dr. Winkler is active within the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), where he has served in multiple leadership and committee roles, including fellowship education and program development. He is currently involved in the creation and implementation of a new facial plastic surgery fellowship program at the University of Colorado.

Dr. Winkler is a frequent invited speaker at regional and national meetings, where he lectures on facial trauma, reconstruction, virtual surgical planning, and evolving techniques in facial plastic surgery. His academic interests emphasize thoughtful innovation, surgical education, and patient-centered outcomes.