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James Cotton Jr., MD, Nephrology, Tyler, TX

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Nephrology Tyler, TX

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  • Office

    1133 Medical Dr
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Phone+1 903-595-5486
    Fax+1 903-595-5128

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsFellowship, Nephrology, 1971 - 1973
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1969 - 1973
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1969 - 2023
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Black Fever Beats Drugs by Adding Just Two DNA Bases to Its Genome
    Black Fever Beats Drugs by Adding Just Two DNA Bases to Its GenomeMarch 22nd, 2016
  • Slavery Carried Bilharzia Parasites from West Africa to the Caribbean, Genomics Confirms
    Slavery Carried Bilharzia Parasites from West Africa to the Caribbean, Genomics ConfirmsFebruary 16th, 2016