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Dr. James Cottom, DPM

Dr. James Cottom, DPM

Podiatric Surgery*

Dr. James Cottom, DPM is a podiatric surgery specialist in Sarasota, FL. He is affiliated with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 91 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (91 reviews)

Practice

1630 S Tuttle Ave Ste A Sarasota, FL 34239
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(941) 924-8777

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Cottom's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cottom

4.1

91 ratings, 60 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
2%
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3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
1%
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1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Oct 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Jul 08, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Limping forever – Aug 31, 2022
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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
Helpful
Apr 01, 2022
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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
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Timothy Nolan – Feb 07, 2022
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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
Helpful
Bill Tiffany – Dec 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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James A Wiewel – Dec 12, 2021
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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
Helpful
All Good – Jun 10, 2021
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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
Nancy R – Dec 17, 2020
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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
Helpful
Diane D. – Nov 25, 2020
Thank you Diane for your kind feedback. We are...Read More
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dorian – Oct 16, 2020
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Thank you so much
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cynthia P. – Sep 28, 2020
Thank you for your input. We did reimburse you...Read More
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Reema Khadre – Aug 10, 2020
Reema, you are most welcome. Thank you so much...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 25, 2020
Thanks for the opportunity to address this. When...Read More
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie F – Mar 25, 2020
Thank you so much for your nice review. We are...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debra M Hughes – Aug 21, 2019
Thank you so much Debra, we are so glad to know...Read More
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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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Sean S – Jul 02, 2019
Sean, thank you so much for your review! We are...Read More
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lori – May 11, 2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to write...Read More
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa Steele Troutman in Bradenton, FL – Apr 29, 2019
Thank you so much for this awesome and creative...Read More
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denny McCune in Sarasota, FL, F – Apr 19, 2019
Thank you so much Denny. We are so happy to hear...Read More
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Cottom, DPM is a podiatric surgery specialist in Sarasota, FL. He is affiliated with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Podiatric Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Magna Cum Laude From Scholl College/chicago Medical School

    Medical School

  • Ao International Foot & Ankle Fellowship, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Wa|ilizarov Fellowship, Kurgon, Russia|orthopedic Foot And Ankle Center Columbus, Oh

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • Reconstructive & Trauma Surgery Of The Foot & Ankle At Detroit Medical Center/wayne State University

    Residency Hospital, 2005

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center LLC1630 S Tuttle Ave Ste A Sarasota, FL 34239
1

Practice

Cardiovascular Specialists of Sarasota PA5741 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
2
Unavail15815 Shaddock Dr Ste 130 Winter Garden, FL 34787
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

    8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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