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Daniel Cotter, M.D.
Eye Care & Vision Associates
Ophthalmology
Buffalo, Orchard Park
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.8
950 Ratings
272 Comments
"I am excited to be back among the friendly people of Western New York, providing them with the highest-quality vision care at one of the area’s most reputable eye care medical practices. The doctors and the staff truly care about our patients and utilize all the latest techniques and innovations to provide expert eye care, and I am very happy to be part of that."
4.8
950 Ratings
272 Comments
"I am excited to be back among the friendly people of Western New York, providing them with the highest-quality vision care at one of the area’s most reputable eye care medical practices. The doctors and the staff truly care about our patients and utilize all the latest techniques and innovations to provide expert eye care, and I am very happy to be part of that."
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"I am excited to be back among the friendly people of Western New York, providing them with the highest-quality vision care at one of the area’s most reputable eye care medical practices. The doctors and the staff truly care about our patients and utilize all the latest techniques and innovations to provide expert eye care, and I am very happy to be part of that."
Dr. Daniel Cotter, a board-certified ophthalmologist, joined the ECVA staff in May 2009, arriving back in Buffalo from San Diego, CA, where he previously practiced. A graduate of SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, Dr. Cotter received his Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from SUNY at Buffalo, graduating magna cum laude. He completed his ophthalmology residency at SUNY at Buffalo's Medical and Dental Consortium and his internship in internal medicine at Sister's of Charity Hospital in Buffalo.
He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New York Ophthalmological Society and the Western New York Society of Ophthalmologists. In June 2007, Dr. Cotter traveled to Mexico on a surgical mission through Medical Missionaries International.
His achievements include Dean's Letter from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine; induction in the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society; six-time Scholar-Athlete and several publications.
A native of Buffalo, Dr. Cotter graduated from City Honors High School. He currently resides in the City of Buffalo.
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Thorough & efficient
Dr Cotter and his staff are very kind and helpful.
Very nice
He is great! Thank you so much dr
I been coming to Doctor Cotter for a long time as his patient and I will continue to keep him as my Doctor and the rest of the staff is great
All staff was very friendly and helpful
Dr. Cotter is professional and proficient when taking care of me.
I’ve seen Dr. Cotter two or three times mainly for routine exams. Very personable. I appreciated the fact he told me the change in my prescription was not enough to require new lenses. A previous ophthalmologist literally led you by the arm to the optical shop after suggesting an eyelid lift.
Always a pleasant and professional visit. Everyone I was in contact with was knowledgeable and pleasant. Dr. Cotter is fantastic.
He’s the best, would not go anywhere else!