Dr. Montelaro received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 1982 and his MD in 1990, both from the University of Florida, College of Medicine. After receiving each degree, he completed internships at the University of Florida, followed by his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine from 1991-1995. 

Dr. Montelaro has been in private practice at the BR Clinic of ENT since July 1995. He received his board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology in 1997, and is also a member of the AMA, the University of Florida Alumni Association, the Louisiana State Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association, and the EBRP Medical Society. Dr. Montelaro is on active staff of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Baton Rouge General Health Center.