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Dr. John Cotton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (16)
Map Pin Small Panama City, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. John Cotton, MD

Dr. John Cotton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Panama City, FL. They graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. Dr. Cotton, completed a residency at University of Florida Health Science Center. Patients rated Dr. Cotton an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Cotton works at Southern Orthopedic Specialists in Panama City, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Chondromalacia and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Cotton's Office Locations

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    Southern Orthopedic Specialists
    1827 Harrison Ave Unit 2, Panama City, FL 32405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bursitis
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Clavicle Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Heel Spur
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Frenectomy
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1104987114
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hughston Clinic Foundation
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Florida Health Science Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Cotton, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cotton is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cotton has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Cotton works at Southern Orthopedic Specialists in Panama City, FL. View the full address on Dr. Cotton’s profile.

    Dr. Cotton has seen patients for Joint Pain, Chondromalacia and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cotton on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Cotton. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cotton.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Cotton, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Cotton appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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