Overview
Colleen Cotton, MD, is a pediatric dermatologist and assistant professor who specializes in treating children with skin problems. She sees babies, children and teenagers with all types of skin conditions including acne, birthmarks, moles, eczema, psoriasis, skin infections, genetic skin problems and many others. She is particularly interested in hidradenitis suppurativa as well as blood vessel birthmarks like hemangiomas, port wine stains, and vascular anomalies. Skin problems in children are more than just skin deep, and can be emotionally and psychologically difficult for both parents and patients to deal with. Board-certified in both dermatology and pediatric dermatology, Dr. Cotton is passionate about helping patients feel confident and comfortable in their skin. She enjoys working with families to find treatments and solutions that work for them. Dr. Cotton has written numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and has spoken at several national meetings. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Society for Pediatric Dermatology and the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance. She participates in clinical research to improve our understanding of both common and rare pediatric skin diseases. Dr. Cotton grew up in the greater D.C., area and graduated from college at the University of Georgia. She then completed medical school at Washington University in St. Louis in 2013. After finishing her intern year in pediatrics at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, she did a year of pediatric dermatology research at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Cotton then completed a dermatology residency at the University of Arizona, followed by a pediatric dermatology fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She practiced in South Carolina for three years before joining the team at Children's National Hospital in 2022. Publications ORCiD.
Dr. Cotton is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Molluscum Contagiosum, Vascular Birthmark, and Warts.
Dr. Cotton is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, 2020 and American Board Of Dermatology, 2019. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, Washington, DC 20010
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
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Dr. Cotton has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Colleen H. Cotton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Colleen H. Cotton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Colleen H. Cotton by calling their office at 888-884-2327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Colleen H. Cotton a top-rated expert for Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colleen H. Cotton is classified as an Advanced expert for Hidradenitis Suppurativa, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Colleen H. Cotton specialize in?
While Dr. Colleen H. Cotton is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Molluscum Contagiosum, and Vascular Birthmark. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Colleen H. Cotton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Colleen H. Cotton has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hidradenitis Suppurativa. You can view a list of Dr. Colleen H. Cotton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Colleen H. Cotton accept my insurance?
Dr. Colleen H. Cotton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- HemangiomaDr. Cotton isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Cotton isAdvanced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Ichthyosis VulgarisDr. Cotton isAdvanced. Learn about Ichthyosis Vulgaris.
- Molluscum ContagiosumDr. Cotton isAdvanced. Learn about Molluscum Contagiosum.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Cotton isAdvanced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.
- WartsDr. Cotton isAdvanced. Learn about Warts.
- Experienced
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Cotton isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Cotton isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Alopecia TotalisDr. Cotton isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Totalis.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Cotton isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Cotton isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Cotton isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.