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Dr. Elizabeth Cottingham, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Cottingham, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Elizabeth Cottingham, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Napa, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Burney Campus. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

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2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr Bldg A Napa, CA 94558

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We saw her for my ADHD son for a few visits and she changed his medication. I recently called and asked for a new medication consult after not seeing her in over a year and she refused to see us again. No explanation at all as to why she wouldn't see him again. Clearly she doesn't like to be challenged. Anyone with an ADHD kid knows that their meds need adjustment from time to time. So much for helping kids out!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 14, 2021
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She’s been treating my daughter for three years. She is an amazing listener and asks all the right questions to get my daughter to talk. She is very soft spoken and kind. After years of trying out many different therapists we have finally found comfort and safety in Dr. Cottingham.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jan 31, 2020
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She misdiagnosed our son and was dismissive in regards to the symptoms he exhibited at home. The medication she prescribed made him worse , and we have since found out he is bipolar , The medication she had him on for 3 years can exacerbate symptoms. On a thetpeautic level she caused serious damage to our sons perspective on family support and relationships .
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No results
5 others found this helpful
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Concerned Parent – Jan 22, 2020
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Misdiagnosed son. Argumentative, arrogant, not good at communicating. Gave son herbs, he ended up having schizoaffective disorder. She misdiagnosed him at age 17 when the symptoms were there that it was serious.
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What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2019
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Compassionate, knowledgable, pragmatic, evidence based care. Treating my three children for 10 years. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Lisa in Cincinnati, OH – Oct 24, 2018
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Dr. Elizabeth Cottingham, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Napa, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Burney Campus. She is accepting new patients.

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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  • Med University Sc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Louisville School Of Med

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Practice

Napa County Health and Human Services2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr Bldg A Napa, CA 94558
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(707) 253-4279
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