John Cottingham, MD
Family Medicine
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About John Cottingham, MD
My goal as your personal doctor is to partner with you to discuss your current health problems and create a personalized healthcare plan to help as you work to prevent new ones. I believe that people have specific medical needs and desire a unique path to improved health. I can work with you at each step in your care to assist you with making informed decisions about how you can pursue your goals – whether it's running your first marathon, improving your nutrition or reducing the use of medications when possible.
I emphasize lifestyle medicine in my practice. I will seek to avoid prescription medications whenever possible and get to know each of my patients on a deeper level, beyond just their immediate needs.
I maintain board certification with the American Board of Family Medicine. My primary care practice is located in Webster, Texas, and focuses on preventive care in addition to family medicine. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers conveniences, like same- or next-day appointments with minimal waiting, which may be found in a concierge medicine practice. I am affiliated with Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas.
Baytown, TX
Family Medicine 2005-2007
Baytown, TX
2004-2005
Galveston, TX
Doctorate of Medicine 2004
Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science, Finance 1984
Medical Director, Christus St. John Concussion Center 2010-2013
THE JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE. Volume 8, Number 3, 2002. The Effectiveness of Processed Grapefruit-Seed Extract as An Antibacterial Agent: II. Mechanism of Action and In Vitro Toxicity. John P. Heggers, Ph.D., John Cottingham, B.S., MSII, Jean Gusman, Lee Reagor, B.S., MSIII, Lana McCoy, M.T., Edith Carino, M.T., Robert Cox, M.S., and Jian-Gang Zhao, M.S.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES & SCIENCES. Vol.48, No.7 (July 2003), pp. 1352-1354. Total Parenteral Nutrition Associated Crystalline Precipitates Resulting in Pulmonary Artery Occlusions and Alveolar Granulomas. Case Report. Terry McNearny, M.D., Christopher Bajaj, D.O., Michael Boyars, M.D., John Cottingham, MSIV, Abida Hague, M.D.
Texas Medical Association
Texas Academy of Family Physicians
Benefits of joining Dr. Cottingham's practice with MDVIP
The office of John Cottingham, MD
| Mon | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.