Dr. John Cottingham, MD
DPC Internal Medicine physician, Nassau Bay, TX
Clear Lake Internal MedicineDr. Cottingham is a physician in Webster, Texas, who emphasizes lifestyle medicine and has a research interest in exercise and nutrition.
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About Dr. Cottingham
Dr. Cottingham earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 2004. He did his internship and a family medicine residency at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas. Before medical school he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Houston, Clear Lake.
His practice is with MDVIP, and his office is on West Medical Center Boulevard in Webster, Texas. He emphasizes lifestyle medicine and tries to avoid prescription medications when he can. He served as Medical Director of the Christus St. John Concussion Center from 2010 to 2013.
He has been an adjunct professor at the University of Houston - Clear Lake since 2021. He has served as a senior medical advisor and research scientist at the Health and Human Performance Institute. Outside work he enjoys sprinting, strength training, surfing, music and guitar.
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Is Dr. Cottingham's practice with MDVIP?
Yes, Dr. Cottingham's practice is with MDVIP.
Is Dr. Cottingham board certified?
Dr. Cottingham maintains board certification with the American Board of Family Medicine.
Where did Dr. Cottingham train?
He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He completed his internship and residency at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas.
Where is Dr. Cottingham's office?
His office is on West Medical Center Boulevard in Webster, Texas.
What is Dr. Cottingham's approach to care?
He emphasizes lifestyle medicine in his practice. He seeks to avoid prescription medications whenever possible.
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