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Dr. Joel Cotton, MD

Dr. Joel Cotton, MD

Neurology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Cotton, MD is a neurologist in Omaha, NE and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cotton has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

1.5 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 1.5 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Methodist Physicians Clinic (Indian Hills)

8901 W Dodge Rd Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 354-8990

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cotton is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Omaha, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cotton specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cotton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cotton

1.5

54 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
9%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Upset patient – Jan 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 28, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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HORRIFIC PHYSICIAN - AVOID THIS MAN !! – Feb 07, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Samantha Jo Lee in Omaha – Sep 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Leslie in Papillion, NE – Jun 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Omaha NE – Apr 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Omaha Ne – Jan 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Sam C in Elkhorn, NE – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sara Lee in Omaha, NE – Oct 23, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Omaha, NE – Oct 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jason in Council Bluffs, IA – Sep 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Clarinda, IA – Jun 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Omaha, Ne – Jun 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lincoln, NE – Apr 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Omaha, NE – Apr 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Omaha, NE – Jan 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joan in Papillion, NE – Dec 01, 2016
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Dr. Joel Cotton, MD is a neurologist in Omaha, NE and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cotton has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurology

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  • Louisiana State University

    Residency Hospital, 1978

  • University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Methodist Physicians Clinic (Indian Hills)

Methodist Physicians Clinic (Indian Hills)8901 W Dodge Rd Omaha, NE 68114
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Hospital

    8303 Dodge St
    Omaha, NE 68114
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

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