Carolyn Montes, MD

MEDICAL GROUP:

San Diego ENT

PRACTICE SPECIALITY:

Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

Dr. Carolyn Montes is a fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for creating elegant, natural-looking results tailored to each patient’s unique features. She focuses on surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, blending advanced technical expertise with a deep understanding of aesthetic balance. Growing up on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dr. Montes brings a lifelong appreciation for connection and community that laid the foundation for her patient-centered approach.

Dr. Montes earned her medical degree from the University of Florida, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for excellence in academics and leadership. She played an active role in global health outreach during her training, organizing medical mission trips to underserved communities—experiences that continued to shape her compassionate approach. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado, gaining deep experience in both functional and aesthetic procedures of the head and neck. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at The Ohio State University under world-renowned mentors Dr. Leslie Kim and Dr. Sumit Bapna.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Primary Address:

4150 Regents Park Row, Ste 345
La Jolla, CA 92037

Phone Number: 858-926-7010
Fax Number: 858-926-7011
URL: http://www.sandiegoent.com/
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SERVICES OFFERED

• Rhinoplasty (cosmetic and functional)
• Deep plane facelift surgery
• Eyelid rejuvenation (blepharoplasty)
• Skin cancer reconstruction
• In-office procedures: lip lift, otoplasty, Botox/fillers, chemical peels

ACCEPTED INSURANCES

Please contact the office for a complete list of contracted health plans.

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS/PRIVILEGES

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego & Chula Vista

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Medical School
University of Florida College of Medicine
Year of Graduation: 2019

Residency
University of Colorado Hospital
Year of Graduation: 2024

Fellowship
Ohio State Ear, Nose and Throat / Allergy - Eye and Ear Institute
Year of Graduation: 2025