Overview
Dr. Justin Casey’s journey to becoming a surgeon was shaped by his education and a deep interest in advancing medical research. His post-secondary education began at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he studied Biomedical Engineering. He filled his spare time primarily with research and sports.
As for his research interests, he was a major part of a study on tissue engineering at the RPI Center for Biotechnology. After graduating with honors, he decided to leave engineering and instead enter into the medical profession. In a desire to be closer to family, he attended the Florida State University College of Medicine. After finding good mentorship and taking an interest in ENT, he again gravitated toward a challenging research path, studying patterns of treatment failure in life threatening head and neck infections in children.
Education
Universities
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, BS, Biology, Minors in Biomedical Engineering, Health Psychology, Troy, NY
- Florida State University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL
Internship
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Otolaryngology/General Surgery, Aurora, CO
Residency
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, Aurora, CO
Expertise and interests
- Sinus Surgery and Treatment of Sinus Disease
Professional associations
Awards and honors
- University of Colorado Resident Research Award - 1st Place, 2014
- Capital Medical Society Award, 2009
- Leon & Billye Tully College of Medicine Scholarship, 2009
- Florida Medical Association Foundation Award, 2008
- James H. Fling Medical Scholarship, 2002