Summary

 Dr. Cottom received his bachelor’s degree with honors from Michigan State University. In 2002 he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Scholl College / Finch University, in Chicago, Illinois. Subsequently, he completed a three-year surgical residency in reconstructive and trauma surgery of the foot and ankle at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan focusing in all areas of Foot, Ankle, and Leg Surgery. Dr. Cottom is also extensively trained in the conservative and surgical treatment of diabetic conditions affecting the lower extremity including limb salvage.Dr. Cottom is honored to be one of only a few podiatric surgeons in the United States and the only in the state of Florida that has completed a 12 month surgical fellowship at the prestigious Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio. This is a unique fellowship that trains both Podiatric and Orthopedic Surgeons. This advanced surgical training focused on foot and ankle trauma, reconstruction as well as total ankle replacement. This was completed in Columbus, Ohio under the direction of Gregory Berlet MD, Thomas Lee MD and Terrence Philbin DO and was affiliated with The Ohio State University. This is the same type of fellowship that MD/DO orthopedic surgeons complete if they wish to sub-specialize in the foot and ankle.In 2005 he completed an AO International Trauma and Reconstructive Foot and Leg Fellowship under the direction of Dr. Sigvard Hansen MD in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cottom also completed a Fellowship in Kurgan, Russia focusing on the Ilizarov technique for correction of acute trauma and complex deformities of the lower extremity in both adult and pediatric patients.Dr. Cottom is currently the only Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon in the region who is trained on 10 FDA approved Total Ankle Replacements. Not every patient is a candidate for this type of treatment. During a short visit in the office all options can be explored.Dr. Cottom has authored numerous publications in the area of Foot, Ankle, and Leg surgery and has won research awards both at the state and national levels for his work. He is very active in lecturing as well as in teaching the latest surgical procedures to other surgeons. He is a devoted patient advocate who strongly believes that the quality of education and training make a difference in treatment outcomes. Dr. Cottom is a member of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons which helps deliver superior continuing medical education to foot and ankle surgeons in the United States. He also serves as the Fellowship Director of the Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center 12-month Foot and Ankle Fellowship.  
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center Fellowship
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Locations

Dr. James M Cottom has 2 locations

Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center

1630 S Tuttle Ave Ste ASarasota, FL 34239
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Doctors Same Day Surgery Center

5741 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 100Sarasota, FL 34233
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. James M Cottom, DPMDr. Nevin JosephDr. Lisa Norman Klemeyer, MDDr. Robert Frank Herbold, MD
PodiatryPodiatryPodiatryPodiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Sarasota , FLSARASOTA , FLSarasota , FLSarasota , FL
Med School: Scholl College/Finch University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James M Cottom

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James M Cottom has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James M Cottom has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Athlete's Foot
  • Bunion
  • Callus
  • Foot Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Dr. James M Cottom holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center Fellowship in 2007.

Residency

Completed their residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Residency in 2005.

Medical School

Graduated from Scholl College/Finch University in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Cottom's NPI number is 1720079163.

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