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Dr. John Cotton, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Dr. John Cotton, MD

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Dr. John Cotton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 48
Panama City, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Cotton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Panama City, FL.
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Dr. Cotton graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Florida Health Science Center. Dr. John Cotton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Panama City, FL. Dr. Cotton currently practices at Southern Orthopedic Specialists and is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. Dr. Cotton has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Chondromalacia, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Patellar Disorders, Patellar Chondromalacia, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Knee Sprain, Knee Tendinitis, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain, Knee Ligament Tears, Bursitis, Limb Pain, Internal Derangement of Knee, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Meniscus Tear, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Patellar Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tear, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Hip Tendinitis, Shoulder Fracture, Ankle Fracture and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Cotton's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cotton is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Chondromalacia
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Knee Ligament Tears
Bursitis
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Limb Pain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Meniscus Tear
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Patellar Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Hip Tendinitis
Shoulder Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Knee Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
ACL Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Bursitis of Hip
Patellar Dislocation
Miner's Knee
Meniscectomy
Tibial Fracture
Knee Fracture
Hip Sprain
Steroid Injection
Foot Fracture
Osteoarthritis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Foot Sprain
Clavicle Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fibular Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Broken Arm
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
AC Joint Injury
Scapular Fracture
Achilles Tendinitis
Patellar Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Ganglion Cyst
Excision of Ganglion
Shoulder Bursitis
Meniscus Surgery
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Lateral Epicondylitis
Heel Spur
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Osteopenia
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation
Plantar Fasciitis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Femur Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Baker’s Cyst
Radiculopathy
Bone Cancer
Sciatica
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Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Biceps Tendon Rupture
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Infection
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Frenectomy
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Select
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Curative
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Plus
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
    Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
    Aetna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Southern Orthopedic Specialists
    1827 Harrison Ave Unit 2, Panama City, FL 32405
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Cotton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cotton's profile.

Dr. Cotton frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Chondromalacia, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Patellar Disorders, Patellar Chondromalacia, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Knee Sprain, Knee Tendinitis, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain, Knee Ligament Tears, Bursitis, Limb Pain, Internal Derangement of Knee, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Meniscus Tear, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear, Patellar Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tear, Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Hip Tendinitis, Shoulder Fracture, Ankle Fracture and Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Cotton, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Cotton, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • University of Florida Health Science Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Hughston Clinic Foundation
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    449 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL

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