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Dr. J. Luke Arnholt

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Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Primary Specialties​

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery
  • Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

Member of the Reg-ent Registry

The Reg-ent registry uses the power of data to help foster and guide the best in ENT care. The main focus of the Reg-ent registry is to provide a focus towards the quality of care and patient outcomes and serves as the foundation for (MIPS) Merit-based Incentive Payment System reporting, which measures development, research and proactively helps members meet Maintenance of Certification requirements.
 
AbOTO and ABFPRS continuing certification program participant
 
Member of the American College of Surgeons

Professional License

State of Colorado, 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2010
  • Head and Neck Surgery, 201 American Board of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, 2013

Education

  • 1994-1998 Bachelors of Science-Molecular Biology (Magna Cum Laude); Grove City College, Grove City, PA.
  • 1998-2002 Doctor of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha); Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD.
  • 2002-2003 General Surgery Internship; Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX.
  • 2005-2009 Otolaryngology Residency; San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San Antonio, TX.

Professional and Military Experience

  • 2003-2005: Squadron Medical Element/Flight Surgeon, 912 Aerial Refueling Squadron, Grand Forks, ND.
  • 2009-2011: Staff Otolaryngologist, 10th Medical Group, USAF Academy, CO.
  • 2011-2012: Chief of Otolaryngology, 10th Medical Group, USAF Academy, CO.
  • 2017-2018: Deputy Commander Surgical Services/Chief of Surgery, Evans Army Community Hospital, Ft. Carson, CO.
  • 2018-2020: Flight Surgeon 302d ASTS (Traditional Reservist), Peterson AFB, CO.
  • 2018-Current: Managing Partner, Pikes Peak ENT, Colorado Springs, CO.

Associations

  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Practice Emphasis

  • Neuromodulators (BOTOX)
  • Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid/Restylane and Sculptra)
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Otoplasty
  • Reconstruction after Trauma or Cancer
  • Sinus Surgery (Traditional and Balloon Sinuplasty)
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • General Otolaryngology of all ages

Bibliography

  1. Arnholt, J.L. (2015). Thermal Injuries. In J.A. Brennan, G. R. Holt, & R.W. Thomas (Eds.), Textbook of Military Medicine, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Combat Casualty Care in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (pp.255-265). Fort Sam Houston, Texas: Borden Institute.
  2. Abadie WM, Arnholt JL, Miller LA. Dysgenesis of the Middle Turbinate: A Unique Cause of Nasal Airway Obstruction. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Aug;143(2):317-8. 2010 May 5. PubMed PMID: 20647146.
  3. Lopez MA, Arnholt JL. Safety of Definitive In-Theater Repair of Facial Fractures. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007 Nov-Dec;9(6):400-5. PubMed PMID:18025350.
  4. Arnholt JL, Mair EA. A ‘Third Hand’ for Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. Laryngoscope. 2002 Dec;112(12):2244-9. PubMed PMID: 12461348.