About Dr. Colin Cave

Dr. Colin Cave is a nationally recognized physician leader, advocate, and sustainability champion.

Over the course of a 30-year career spanning clinical care, organizational governance, public policy, and environmental leadership, he has demonstrated the power of strong leadership to build alignment, drive action, and create meaningful change.

Colin R. Cave, MD, is a board certified head and neck surgeon with over 30 years’ clinical experience.

Dr. Cave practiced otolaryngology for more than 30 years while serving in leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels. His experience includes chairing the board of a large multispecialty medical group, serving as President of the Oregon Medical Association, and working with national organizations on health care policy, governance, climate change, and sustainability.

Throughout his career, he has worked across traditional boundaries — bringing together physicians, executives, boards, policymakers, and other stakeholders to address complex challenges and move important work forward. Today, he brings that experience to his consulting and coaching work with health care leaders and organizations.

Dr. Cave helps talented leaders and organizations create clarity, build alignment, strengthen accountability, and sustain momentum around work that matters.