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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 is an Ophthalmologist in Galax, VA.
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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.

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Dr. Frank Cotter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Galax, VA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.They currently practice at Vistar Eye Center-Satellite Office and are affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center, Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Cotter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Blue Ridge Eye Care Associates
    1102 E Stuart Dr, Galax, VA 24333
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 855-5100
  2. 2 Vistar Eye Center Inc.
    707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 344-4000
  3. 3 Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 982-2463

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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 Medical Center, Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery and Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd, Salem, VA

  • Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

    3700 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA

  • Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

    1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA