About

Dr. Mike Cotzas

Dr. Mike Cotzas grew up in upstate New York. He attended New York University where he majored in biology as an undergraduate. Dr. Cotzas went on to Columbia University, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He completed a General Practice Residency at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens. Dr. Cotzas completed his post-doctoral training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Dr Cotzas is a Board Certified Orthodontist by the American Board of Orthodontics-ABO.

Dr. Cotzas enjoys attending conferences in order to keep up to date with the latest techniques, technologies, newest information and methods around the country. On his time off from work Dr Cotzas enjoys traveling, skiing, and being a foodie.

Dr. Mike Cotzas

Education and Experience
I grew up in Dallas and graduated from St. Mark’s School of Texas. My personal journey in becoming an orthodontist took me from Coast to Coast and around the world:
  • For college, I attended Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) and graduated with a degree in Geology and a minor in Spanish.
  • I earned my Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Harvard School of Dental Medicine (Boston, MA).
  • I completed a General Practice Residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (CA), which gave me invaluable experience in understanding complex dental treatments, including caring for hospitalized children and adults.
  • I served an additional three years as a Navy dentist, which included a year-long deployment to a tiny island in the middle of the Indian Ocean called Diego Garcia.
  • I earned my Master of Science (MS) degree and Certificate in Orthodontics from Baylor College of Dentistry (Dallas, TX).

I believe that in order to provide the best treatment for our patients, continuing education for the entire office is paramount. At Baylor, I was fortunate to have been trained in the newest techniques in orthodontics by some of the leaders in the profession. Now, I am committed to continuing education to stay up-to-date in techniques that help deliver the best care for my patients.

A History of Service
Immediately after college, I joined the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) where I performed community service for a year in various cities in California and Idaho. During my service in the AmeriCorps NCCC and the US Navy, I learned a deep sense of service and responsibility to give back to the community in which I live and to this great country of ours.

Outside the Office
I live in Lake Highlands and I am fortunate to provide orthodontic care for the community that I know and love. My wife, Lauren, is a pediatrician, and we have two wonderful daughters, Ava and Layla. We’ve also adopted a dog named Jack from the SPCA and have a hedgehog, appropriately named Hedgie, and a bunch of backyard chickens.

I look forward to getting to know you and helping you design your beautiful smile!

Dr. Cotzas’ Credentials

Dr. Cotzas is a member of:
  • The College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics-CDABO
  • The American Association of Orthodontists-AAO
  • The Northeastern Society of Orthodontists-NESO
  • The American Dental Association-ADA
  • Connecticut State Dental Association

Dr. Cotzas’ Credentials

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