Michael Cotter, MD
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 wife, Shenary, also practices medicine as a Family Medicine Physician.
Dr. Cotter didn’t stray too far from his hometown for his college education. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a ...
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Michael Cotter as an exceptional, compassionate, and highly professional physician with outstanding bedside manner. Renowned for his thorough explanations, active listening, and ability to put patients at ease during difficult or stressful moments, Dr. Cotter has earned deep loyalty, with some patients visiting him for up to 30 years. Though sad to see him retire,... Read More
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Michael Cotter as an exceptional, compassionate, and highly professional physician with outstanding bedside manner. Renowned for his thorough explanations, active listening, and ability to put patients at ease during difficult or stressful moments, Dr. Cotter has earned deep loyalty, with some patients visiting him for up to 30 years. Though sad to see him retire, patients celebrate his decades of dedicated care. Additionally, reviews highlight a clean, efficient, and welcoming office environment, with numerous compliments for the friendly, organized, and helpful support staff who consistently ensure quick, comfortable, and pleasant visits.
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Good experience.
Dr. Cotter was warm and gentle, concerned about my health. I would like to thank him for having the proper test evaluations to rule out anything that would be direly detrimental to my well being.
Dr. Cotter is the best. Been going to him for 25 years! So sad he is retiring, but happy for his new beginning.
Friendly service. I will highly recommend.
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Friendly staff, took time answering my questions.
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I like the doctor. I felt like he listened.
The process was quick simple and painless Dr. cotter and staff was amazing.
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 wife, Shenary, also practices medicine as a Family Medicine Physician.
Dr. Cotter didn’t stray too far from his hometown for his college education. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Following his undergraduate education, he attended the University of Miami School of Medicine and the University of Florida College of Medicine to earned an MD. After graduation, Dr. Cotter completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Shands in Jacksonville, Florida.
When asked what his favorite thing about being a doctor is, Dr. Cotter answered, “I enjoy delivering babies and being part of the pregnancy and birth process with expectant couples.”
Dr. Cotter is guided by the Patient Care Philosophy: Explore and address the patient’s concerns in an effort to fulfill their desired outcome through the use of evidence-based medicine.
The Cotters have four children, and they attend Greenhouse Church. Giving back is very important to the Cotter family. They support several local and international charities, including Arbor House, Compassion International, Heifer.org, and Water.org. Additionally, Dr. Cotter volunteers his time outside the United States. During his most recent trip, he visited Guatemala where he served as an ObGyn in a small, local hospital for a week. He also supports Michael Rudolph’s mission organization, Aid for Haiti.
In his free time, Dr. Cotter spends time snowboarding, working out at the gym, playing with his children, and spending time with family. When he is afforded time to read recreationally, his enjoys the authors, Lee Child and David Balducci.
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