Dr. Cote completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in 1984. He served the U.S. Navy as Director of Surgical Services, and Head of Orthopedic Surgery from 1984-1988, ultimately earning the rank of Commander.

Dr. Cote went on to spend eleven years as an Orthopedic Surgeon with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care before joining Foundry Sports Medicine & Fitness.