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Dr. Sarah Cottingham, MD

Dr. Sarah Cottingham, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Sarah Cottingham, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbia, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health Baptist. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Lexington Family Practice Forest Acres

5143 Forest Dr Ste 200 Columbia, SC 29206
Telehealth available
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Dr. Cottingham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cottingham

2.8
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Nov 15, 2021
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I called Dr. Cottingham's office the week of 0803. I talked to the receptionist, I said I wanted to make appointment, was she taking new patients? Was told they would call me back. I called back week of 0810. Explained I called week before and wanted to make appointment, Was told they would call me back. Still no call back. I called again this week, 0817, said I wanted to make appointment and was told she's not taking new patients. Unacceptable... Why make me wait 3 weeks to tell me not taking new patients
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Aug 21, 2020
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Dr Cottingham is not a people's doctor she's very unfriendly. She's never available and she acts on decisions that her RN nurse tell her. I wouldn't recommend her for a dog
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Mar 15, 2019
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Dr. Cottingham is great and (equally important) so is her office. I can't speak for appointments later in the day, but for my morning appointments, I was always called back within 10 minutes and seen within another 10 minutes. I've had bad experiences with previous PCP's, but I felt like I could really trust Dr. Cottingham. If her office accepted my new insurance, I'd still happily be her patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Apr 02, 2018
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I find that Dr Cottingham and staff very professional they have always treated me with respect and kindness .she always makes sure I receive the best care possible and recommends the test I need for my age I feel very secure in her and her staffs hands
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Janet Grooms in Columbia, SC – Sep 17, 2017
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Dr. Sarah Cottingham, MD is a family medicine physician in Columbia, SC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Locations

Lexington Family Practice Forest Acres

Lexington Family Practice Forest Acres5143 Forest Dr Ste 200 Columbia, SC 29206
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(803) 314-9120
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