Dr. Frank Cotter, MD
Dr. Frank Cotter, MD is an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital and Lewisgale Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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707 S Jefferson St Roanoke, VA 24016Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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4.3
| 5 Star | 67% | 67% |
| 4 Star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 Star | 13% | 13% |
| 2 Star | 13% | 13% |
| 1 Star | 0% | 0% |
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Dr. Frank Cotter, MD is an ophthalmologist in Roanoke, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Carilion Franklin...read moreOphthalmology
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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1995University Va
Fellowship Hospital, 1994Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1989Letterman Army Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1985Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
Compare with other Ophthalmologists
Compare Dr. Cotter with our nearby Ophthalmologists at Lewisgale Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Lewisgale Medical Center today at
(540) 642-0996.
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