Meera 0 Kotagal, MD, MPH

Dr. Meera Kotagal is a surgeon with 17 years of experience helping patients with a wide range of surgical needs. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and holds a Master of Public Health degree, reflecting her commitment to both individual patient care and broader health initiatives. Dr. Kotagal completed her surgical residency at the University of Washington Medical Center, where she developed expertise in modern surgical techniques and patient care approaches.

Dr. Kotagal practices at UW Medical Center Montlake and sees patients in Cincinnati, Ohio. She specializes in treating ventral hernias and umbilical hernias, helping patients find relief from these common abdominal wall conditions. Her surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures, which often allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times compared to traditional open surgery. Dr. Kotagal also provides sedation services to ensure patient comfort during procedures and coordinates pathology …testing when needed to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.