


Dr. William Cottrell, MD
Dr. William Cottrell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Largo, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cottrell has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University Florida in 1995. He is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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8839 Bryan Dairy Rd Ste 240 Largo, FL 33777Make an Appointment
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About Me
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Dr. Cottrell specializes in treatment of shoulder and knee problems, sports injuries, and general orthopaedic care.biography
Dr. William Cottrell, an Ironman triathlete and Boston Marathon Finisher, specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He performs rotator cuff and cartilage surgery, as well as computer-navigated total knee replacement and standard and reverse...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Amer Sports Med Inst/al Sports Med
Fellowship Hospital, 2002University S Al Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2001Orlando Regional Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1996University Florida
Medical School, 1995University Of Florida, National Merit Scholarship
Undergraduate School, 1990
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Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy - Causes and Treatment, 2003
Simultaneous Tears of the Achilles Tendon and Medial Head of the Gastrocnemius Muscle, 2002
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hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
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