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Dr. Frank Cotter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Frank Cotter, MD
4.3 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Cotter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Galax, VA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Frank Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Galax, VA.

About

Dr. Cotter graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.Dr. Frank Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Galax, VA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Cotter currently practices at Vistar Eye Center-Satellite Office and are affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Lewisgale Medical Center, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital and Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. Dr. Cotter has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cotter received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Cotter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cotter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Disorders
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
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Iridectomy
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Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
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Bell's Palsy
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Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
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Coreoplasty
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Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound
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Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Blue Ridge Eye Care Associates
    1102 E Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 24333
  2. 2 Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153
  3. 3 Vistar Eye Center Inc.
    707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016

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Patient Reviews
Sep 07, 2023
Dr. Cotter, is the best, he save my husband vision, after another doctor mess one of his eyes up. Yes, you may have to wait to been go through eye test. his is the best if you want to keep your eyesight. Kathy Boyd, Roanoke, VA 9/7/2023
— Sep 07, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University VA|Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Cotter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cotter's profile.

Dr. Frank Cotter, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Lewisgale Medical Center, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital and Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

    3700 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA

  • Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA

  • Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital

    390 S Main St, Rocky Mount, VA

  • Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

    1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA