Dr. Cosgriff joined AOO/ENT specialists of the Rockies in 2012 as a general practitioner with an emphasis on otolaryngology. Dr. Cosgriff emphasizes listening to your concerns and starting with conservative non-surgical treatment. She tries to utilize all forms of medical management (pharmaceuticals, culture-based treatment, physical therapy, immunotherapy, CPAP) before referring you on for a surgical evaluation. Her philosophy is to provide the time needed to understand complicated problems that need more attention and tries to accommodate urgent appointments.
Areas of Expertise:
- Pediatric and adult medical otolaryngology
- Medical treatment of nasal and sinus disease, including chronic sinus infections, nasal obstruction, and nasal polyps
- Otolaryngologic allergy, including immunotherapy (allergy shots)
- Medical treatment of otologic (ear) problems, inner ear conditions, infections, hearing loss, tinnitus
- Imbalance and dizziness, including Meniere’s disease and BPPV
- In-office microscopic removal of cerumen impaction (ear wax)
- Medical treatment of snoring and sleep apnea
- Medical treatment of throat and voice issues
- Taste and smell disorders
Education:
- Otolaryngology Residency, University of Colorado Otolaryngology Program, Denver, CO
- Fellowship in Taste and Smell, University of Colorado Otolaryngology Program, Denver, CO
- General Surgery Internship, Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Denver, CO
- M.D. degree from University of Colorado Medical School, Denver, CO
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology fromColorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Life Outside of the AOO/ENT specialists of the Rockies:
Dr. Cosgriff has called Colorado her home since 1987. You might find her restoring a historic property in central Denver, skiing or hiking in Leadville, or running around town with her two teenagers.