Dr. Michael Cotter, MD
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Dr. Michael Cotter, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Michael Cotter, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Gainesville, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Gainesville OB/GYN
Lake City OBGYN
Dr. Cotter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Recent Reviews • Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Cotter's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cotter
3.9
| 5 Star | 70% | 70% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 26% | 26% |
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We seek to provide the highest level of care through our highly skilled health care professionals and state of the art technologies. We are devoted to addressing the individual needs and demands of patients in a warm and caring environment. With...read morebiography
Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Dr. Cotter is a diehard University of Florida Gator fan. Before him, his father, Dr. Julian Cotter, served as an ObGyn for over 20 years in Gainesville. Medicine is somewhat of a family tradition. Dr. Cotter's...read moreObstetrics & Gynecology
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University Of Florida - Jacksonville Fl
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Florida - Jacksonville Fl
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1990
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
73%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 80
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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