Summary

Dr. Cotter grew up in the Detroit area, and received his BS, MD, and PhD at the University of Michigan. He completed his dermatology residency at the University of Utah and completed a fellowship in Mohs surgery and cosmetic dermatology at the University of California at San Francisco. Dr. Cotter is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American College of Mohs Surgery. He's authored scientific publications, textbook chapters, and holds a US patent. He serves Advanced Dermatology as Associate Medical Director and as part of its MEC. Dr. Cotter enjoys time with his wife and stepsons, cycling, skiing, travelling, and reading. 

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 23 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of California, San Francisco
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Murray Cotter has 3 locations

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Petoskey

4170 Cedar Bluff DrPetoskey, MI 49770
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Portage

6100 Newport Rd Ste 100Portage, MI 49002
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Traverse City

4020 Copper Vw Ste 130Traverse City, MI 49684
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Murray Cotter, MD, PhDDr. Tova Rogers, MDDr. Barbara M Mathes, MDBrian Gelb, MD
Dermatologic SurgeryDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
2.4 
23 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 27 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
Petoskey , MICharlevoix , MIDoylestown , PAAlpena , MI
Med School: University of Michigan Medical School Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Murray Cotter

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule - HMO
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Innovation Health
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • McLaren Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health - HMO
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Upper Peninsula Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Murray Cotter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Murray Cotter has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Dermatology
  • Excision
  • Kaposi Sarcoma
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Murray Cotter holds an active medical license in the state of Michigan. They are board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Michigan that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of California, San Francisco.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2003.

NPI Number

Murray Cotter's NPI number is 1669598744.

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