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Howard Cotler, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Houston, TX

Howard Bruce Cotler MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine


President-Gulf Coast Spine Care Ltd, PA

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  • 1200 Binz StSuite 970Houston, TX 77004

  • Phone+1 713-523-8884

  • Fax+1 713-523-9075

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Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1985
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1984
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1981 - 1984
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1980 - 1996
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1989 - 1993
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1984 - 1986
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A NASA discovery has current applications in orthopaedics  
    Howard B. Cotler, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 1/2015

Press Mentions

  • Infrared Light May Be a New Way to Help Diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Infrared Light May Be a New Way to Help Diagnose Rheumatoid ArthritisJuly 15th, 2019

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