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Dr. Earl Cottrell, MD

Dr. Earl Cottrell, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Earl Cottrell, MD is a general surgeon in Las Vegas, NV and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MountainView Hospital and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cottrell is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center Las Vegas, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Cottrell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cottrell

3.2

14 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
50%
50%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
43%
43%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Grateful patient – Nov 07, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jade – Oct 01, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Doug – Sep 23, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pat Williams – Feb 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Tb – Jul 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Karen Tellin – Jan 12, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Offer a wide variety of services and extensive array of the latest surgical techniques to provide care for the many facets of general and vascular surgery.
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Arizona Health Science Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MountainView Hospital

    3100 N Tenaya Way
    Las Vegas, NV 89128
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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  • Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

    9300 W Sunset Rd
    Las Vegas, NV 89148
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

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  • Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

    3186 S Maryland Pkwy
    Las Vegas, NV 89109
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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