Dr. Shelagh Cofer, MD

Dr. Shelagh Cofer specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing nearly three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has dedicated 29 years to caring for patients with ear, nose, and throat conditions. Her extensive experience has established her as a trusted specialist in this complex field of medicine.

Dr. Cofer practices at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she focuses on treating a range of specialized conditions including cleft lip, facial growth differences, and congenital hand abnormalities. She performs comprehensive hearing evaluations and audiograms to assess patients' hearing function. When patients require procedures under sedation, she ensures their comfort and safety throughout the process. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.