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Dr. Vernon Cotten Jr, MD

Dr. Vernon Cotten Jr, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Vernon Cotten Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Ridgeland, MS and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cotten Jr has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

326 Commerce Center Dr Ridgeland, MS 39157
Telehealth available
(601) 982-7850

Dr. Cotten Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cotten Jr specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cotten Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cotten Jr

4.9

39 ratings, 35 with a written review
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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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Verna (Sissy) Hudson – Oct 16, 2024
Sissy, thank you! Being thorough and patient are...Read More
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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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Jun 03, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
I appreciate it!
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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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Jun 01, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
Thank you!
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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
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May 10, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
I appreciate the feedback!
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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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Apr 28, 2023
I appreciate the kind words. Take care and have a...Read More
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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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Apr 27, 2023
I really appreciate the kind words! Have a good...Read More
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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
Helpful
Apr 15, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
Thank you for the five stars!
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What went well
  • 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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Mike Ables – Apr 11, 2023
Mike, I appreciate the kind words. Have a great...Read More
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What went well
  • 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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John Martin – Apr 07, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
I appreciate your feedback, John. Take care!
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What went well
  • 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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Dana McPhail Bailey – Mar 25, 2023
Dana, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Chuck Hendricks – Mar 22, 2023
Chuck, we appreciate the kind words. I am...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
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Mar 14, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
Thank you for the feedback!
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What went well
  • 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
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Mary Sue Mitchell – Feb 20, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
Thank you, Mary Sue!
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Colin McNease – Feb 04, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
Thank you, Colin!
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What went well
  • 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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Jan 21, 2023
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
I appreciate the kind words!
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Jim Johnson – Jan 13, 2023
Thank you, Jim! Ronnie is a wonderful nurse for...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
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Bobbie Latiker – Dec 14, 2022
Bobbie, my team and I appreciate your kind words....Read More
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What went well
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What could be improved
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2 people found this helpful
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Marilyn Strum – Dec 06, 2022
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
Thank you, Marilyn. Merry Christmas!
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What went well
  • 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
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BD – Nov 19, 2022
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
BD, thank you for the review! Merry Christmas.
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Oct 06, 2022
Dr. Cotten Jr's Reply –
Thank you for the five stars!
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care philosophy

Jackson Heart Clinic is a unique team of independent cardiovascular specialists committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the patients and families we serve. Our mission is to set the standard in the delivery of quality, personalized care. We believe the needs of our patients come first.

biography

JHC provides state-of-the-art cardiovascular care to our patients with the utmost integrity and compassion without regard to social or cultural status. Our patients always come first. We are committed to providing the best service to our patients...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Nuclear Cardiology

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  • University Miss

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Mayo Grad School Med

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Mayo Clinic

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995

  • University Of Mississippi

    Undergraduate School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Cotten Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Jackson Heart Clinic Ridgeland326 Commerce Center Dr Ridgeland, MS 39157
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    Jackson Heart Clinic

    Jackson Heart Clinic Jackson970 Lakeland Dr Jackson, MS 39216
    2
    Jackson Heart Clinic Ruleville840 N Oak Ave Ruleville, MS 38771
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: closed
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: closed
      • Fri: closed
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Jackson Heart Clinic Flowood185 Medical Pkwy Flowood, MS 39232
    4
    Jackson Heart Clinic Brookhaven1014 D a Biglane Dr Brookhaven, MS 39601
    5

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

      969 Lakeland Dr
      Jackson, MS 39216

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

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

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