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Dr. Earl Cottrell, MD

Dr. Earl Cottrell, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Earl Cottrell, MD is a general surgeon in Las Vegas, NV and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MountainView Hospital and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (14 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
7200 Cathedral Rock Dr Ste 130
Las Vegas, NV 89128

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cottrell is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center Las Vegas, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Cottrell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cottrell

3.2
14 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Life changing experience
Other reviewers have complained that Dr Cottrell made them feel bad about smoking and told them they would not heal well from surgery if they smoked. This is all true. He is aggressive about vocalizing the harm of continuing to smoke and is honest about the impact of smoking on recovery. He is also the first doctor who truly motivated me to quit smoking after many years of smoking with zero interest in stopping. His brutally honest approach was exactly what I needed to make the best decision for my health in my entire life and I cannot thank him enough. His assistance during my spinal surgery was essential as I had a number of previous surgeries that left a lot of internal scarring that complicated the procedure. Everything went smoothly and my recovery has been remarkable. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Cottrell.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Grateful patient – Nov 07, 2023
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Highly recommended
My family and I highly recommend Dr. Cottrell. We were referred to him from our back surgeon, Dr. Bassewitz, to assess a safe point of entry for their back surgery, given that my dad's prior surgeries could impact it. Dr. Cottrell was extremely thorough and knowledgeable, taking time to explain everything to us and answer our questions. We knew we were in safe hands with him and his decision was ultimately looking out for my dad's well-being - even if it meant going a different route. During this stressful time, we were grateful for Dr. Cottrell's expertise and his kind and concerned bedside manner, as that's more difficult to find nowadays than it should be. He treated us like a patient, not a number!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jade – Oct 01, 2023
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Stay away from this man, he is dangerous.
After being worked on by Dr. Cottrell, my abdomen is very much disfigured and sagging significantly down and to one side. Doctor Cottrell said it was because he cut some of my nerves in the course of the surgery and there was nothing that could be done to correct it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Doug – Sep 23, 2023
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Great Vascular Specialist
Dr. Cottrell correctly diagnosed an 80% narrowing of my subclavian vein when several doctors and a 5 day stay in the hospital did not find it. I was treated for everything by these doctors from a bad joint capsule to an infection requiring 2 weeks of IV antibiotics. Dr. Cottrell scheduled a Stat Venogram and found the problem immediately. I find him professional, kind, and most importantly extremely competent. I have complete trust in this Doctor. So should you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Pat Williams – Feb 21, 2023
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How do I give a zero!!
Horrible!! No way will I let him touch me .. j am a smoker he told me my surgery probably wouldn’t heal or take ., never once looked me in the eye.. A very bad vibe from him the second he came into my room!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Tb – Jul 19, 2022
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Because I smoke he basically told me my back surgery was not going to heal and I should just go home. I still had the surgery even though he had me in tears and very upset. Back surgery went great but where he did the incision to make room for my Ortepitic doctor I have had nothing but trouble and extremely bad muscle spasms. I would never let him touch me again.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Karen Tellin – Jan 12, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Offer a wide variety of services and extensive array of the latest surgical techniques to provide care for the many facets of general and vascular surgery.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Arizona Health Science Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MountainView Hospital

    3100 N Tenaya Way
    Las Vegas, NV 89128
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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  • Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

    9300 W Sunset Rd
    Las Vegas, NV 89148
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

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  • Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center

    3186 S Maryland Pkwy
    Las Vegas, NV 89109
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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