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John Cotter, MD, Ophthalmology, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Ophthalmology San Luis Obispo, CA

Cornea & External Disease

Physician

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  • Office

    1270 Peach St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Phone+1 805-541-1342
    Fax+1 805-541-5836

Education & Training

  • King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
    King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Cornea and external disease, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1976 - 1979
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine/St Luke's Hospital
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine/St Luke's HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1972 - 1973
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1997 - 2018
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1980 - 1997
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1975 - 1995
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1979 - 1991
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1984 - 1987
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ORBIS Crew, 1983
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Speaker, King Khaled Ee Specialist HospitalPresenter for technique of Decemets’ stripping only for Fuchs dystrophy2019 - 2019
  • Speaker, AllerganSpeaker for medical education2007 - 2010