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621 Science DrMadison, WI 53711
Phone+1 608-263-8850
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Summary
- Eric Cotter, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic sports medicine, located in Madison, WI. He graduated in the Class of 2018 from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Cotter has published multiple peer-reviewed articles, including research on blue light therapy, meniscal allograft transplantations, bone quality in shoulder arthroplasty, and factors influencing the duration of ACL reconstruction surgeries. His work has been cited by other publications, reflecting contributions to his field.
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018 - 2023
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2018, AOA
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2020 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2025 Neer Award Part 2: the PMADS trial: personality, motivation, and attitude determinants of success with rehabilitation for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.Grant E Garrigues, Chad E Cook, June Kennedy, Emily K Reinke, Robert J Gillespie
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2026-04-01 - 1 citations2025 Neer Award Part 1: The SHORT trial: multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of surgeon-directed home therapy vs. outpatient rehabilitation by physical therapist...Grant E Garrigues, Chad E Cook, June Kennedy, Emily K Reinke, Robert J Gillespie
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2026-04-01 - 3 citationsTransosseous Tunnel Suture Fixation Results in Similar Rerupture Rates and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Compared to Suture Anchors for Primary Quadriceps Tendon R...Nicholas B VanDerwerker, Alec E Winzenried, Samuel J Mosiman, Brian F Grogan, Geoffrey S Baer
Arthroscopy. 2025-11-01
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