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Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD
4.7 (67 Ratings)
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Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Cotter graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY and has 22 years experience. Dr. Cotter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Sisters of Charity Hospital. At present, Dr. Cotter received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 67 times. Dr. Cotter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cotter also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cotter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Eyes
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eyelid Disorders
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Hordeolum
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Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
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Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Goniotomy
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Anterior Scleritis
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
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Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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Dislocation of Lens
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Iridocyclitis
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Keratitis
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Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
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Cornea Surgery
Diabetes Eye Care
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Intravitreal Injection
Laser Cataract Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Strabismus Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Passage HMO
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Preferred Choice HMO-POS
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
  • Oscar Circle
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

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Jun 07, 2025
Friendly and clear on what was happening and gave all the information in a way that I understood what was going on.
— Jun 07, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Does Dr. Cotter communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Cotter offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Cotter offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Cotter have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cotter's profile.

Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD is affiliated with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Sisters of Charity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Daniel Cotter, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bertrand Chaffee Hospital

    224 E Main St, Springville, NY

  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital

    2950 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY

  • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

    565 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY

  • Mount St. Mary's Hospital

    5300 Military Rd, Lewiston, NY

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY