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Dr. John Cotter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 78
Dr. John Cotter, MD
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Dr. John Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Dr. John Cotter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 78
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. John Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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Dr. John Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has 52 years experience. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at Truman & St Lukes Hosp-University Mo.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Cotter received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cotter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Choroidal Dystrophy
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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Tear Duct Disorders
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1270 Peach St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  2. 2 Office
    959 Las Tablas Rd Ste B4, Templeton, CA 93465
  3. 3 Office
    310 S Halcyon Rd Ste 102, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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Jul 17, 2020
Excellent communication skills and gave me good information about my issue
RN in Pismo Beach — Jul 17, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cornea & External Diseases
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1973
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Truman & St Lukes Hosp-University Mo
    1980
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor U/Iking Khahd Eve Spec Hospital
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Cotter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cotter's profile.

Dr. John Cotter, MD is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Cotter, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA