Lisa M. Cotter

Overview

Lisa Cotter, MD, is a dermatologist at UW Health.As a dermatologist, Dr. Cotter treats a broad range of skin conditions. She performs treatments ranging from skin checks to complex medical dermatology and care for autoimmune conditions. She also provides cosmetic services, such as neurotoxin treatments. Dr. Cotter has a special interest in using laser therapy to treat both medical and cosmetic issues.For any treatment plan to work, Dr. Cotter believes that she needs to understand each patient’s perspective, what they're willing or not willing to do and how their condition is affecting their quality of life. She partners with her patients to educate them about their conditions and treatment options. Together, they make decisions that will help to achieve the results they want.Dr. Cotter is excited to be at UW Health, where she gets to not only deliver excellent care to patients but also be involved in education. She helps train residents and serves as an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Dermatology. She enjoys the opportunity to cultivate the next generation of physicians.Outside of work, Dr. Cotter enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also likes to explore new cities and exercise on her indoor bike.Listening to patients is one of the most important parts of the patient-physician relationship.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

Dr. Cotter is board certified in Dermatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cotter is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Dermatology

Licenses

Dermatology in WI

Board Certifications

Dermatology

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Dermatology
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Dean Health
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Locations

1 S Park St Medical Center Dermatology Clinic, Suite 701
1 S Park St, Suite 701, Madison, WI 53715

Clinical Research

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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Is Dr. Lisa M. Cotter a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lisa M. Cotter is classified as an Experienced expert for Melanoma, 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. Lisa M. Cotter specialize in?

While Dr. Lisa M. Cotter is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.

Does Dr. Lisa M. Cotter participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lisa M. Cotter has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Lisa M. Cotter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lisa M. Cotter accept my insurance?

Dr. Lisa M. Cotter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-914-0300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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