Summary

Dr. Valerie Cothran is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in sports medicine and emergency medicine. She earned her medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and has been practicing for 26 years, developing comprehensive skills across multiple areas of care. Dr. Cothran is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to serve diverse patient populations throughout her practice.

Dr. Cothran is affiliated with the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute and practices at several locations including University of Maryland Medical Center and Saint Joseph Medical Center in Baltimore and Towson. She specializes in treating conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and high blood pressure. Her procedural expertise includes joint injections and bursa injections for musculoskeletal conditions. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average score of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 26 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Valerie Cothran has 3 locations

University Of Maryland Medical Center

22 S Greene StBaltimore, MD 21201

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4.7 
26 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Japanese, English, Mandarin, Cantonese Speaks English
Baltimore , MDColumbia , MDBaltimore , MDGlen Burnie , MD
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: Nagoya University School of Medicine in Japan Med School: Chamberlain University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Valerie Cothran

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Maryland Physicians Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Priority Partners
  • Riverside Health
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior Vision
  • Tricare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • University of Maryland Health Partners
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Valerie Cothran has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Valerie Cothran has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Valerie Cothran holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Wake Forest School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Cothran's NPI number is 1275694408.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Valerie Cothran's office located?
Dr. Valerie Cothran's office is located at 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD, 21201.
Is Dr. Valerie Cothran accepting new patients?
Dr. Valerie Cothran has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Valerie Cothran affiliated with?
Dr. Valerie Cothran is affiliated with University Of Maryland Rehabilitation And Orthopaedic Institute.
Does Dr. Valerie Cothran accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Valerie Cothran accepts on their Vitals profile.
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