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Dr. Howard Cotler, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Howard Cotler, MD
4.7 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Howard Cotler, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Howard Cotler, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 71
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Howard Cotler, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Cotler graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1979 and completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Howard Cotler, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 45 years experience. Dr. Cotler currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Cotler received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Cotler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cotler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cotler is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Fibromyalgia
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Wrist Fracture
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

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  • Group Health Network

Locations

  1. 1 Gulf Coast Spine Care LTD. PA
    1200 Binz St Ste 970, Houston, TX 77004
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Patient Reviews
Jun 07, 2019
Dr. Cotler did 360 degree fusion on my husband 27 years ago. He also has scoliosis. Dr. Cotler corrected that as much as possible. My husband followed his recovery plan to the letter. He recovered well and was able to go to college @ 38 y.o. and graduate. He gas been back to work since then and is still working at 64 y.o. Dr. Cotler is great. If we ever need spinal care again, we will definitely consult Dr. Cotler.
James Hill in Jena, LA — Jun 07, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Pain Medicine
Spinal Sensory Disorders
Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Grady Memorial Hospital/Emory University
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harborview Medical Center/University Of Washington
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Cotler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cotler's profile.

Yes, Dr. Howard Cotler, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.