Dr. Cotton?

christyw · #1 08-11-2002, 01:09 AM

Hello all,

I see that SO many of you take your children to see Dr. Cotton in Ohio. I have read of parents flying from California and other far distances to see this doctor. I am assuming he is an ENT. Can someone give me the low down on him? All of the publicity that he receives on this board makes me want to take Gaithy to see him, but that's a long distance to go, and I don't know how anyone would ever GET IN to see him, considering how popular he seems. We use the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR, and have had wonderful experiences there. They brought Gaithy from 1 fragile little pound to now 26 pounds, and we are very greatful. Anyway, just curious about Dr. Cotton.

christyw

p's mom · #2 08-11-2002, 08:53 PM

Just wanted to add that if you'd like to talk with him he's very good at returning calls. He called me back the same day....and only 4 hours after I called him.!!!!! WOW!!!!!! His nurses are great and they can also help answer alot of questions.

We called 3 weeks ago and got an appointment the end of September. They are very efficient with his time and scheduling to get you in quickly. The toughest thing was getting the appointment ladies to get the appointments all finished and to me.

Good Luck
P's MOM

trach mom · #3 08-11-2002, 09:54 PM

I would also like to say that is very good at returning calls. He had us an appointment one week from the first time we talked to him. We went to see him about 2 months ago. I was very impressed with the whole visit. Everyone is great there! We traveled from Alabama and it was very much worth the trip. We did not get great news there, but it was better than what we were being told at our regular ENT. I guess what I am trying to say is it never hurts to get a second opinion and he is the perfect one to get the second opinion from. I would really recommend just talking to him on the phone at least. He is really good about calling each and every person back.

Kim

christyw · #4 08-12-2002, 11:32 PM

Thanks to all for your replies. I did go to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital website and looked up Dr. Cotton. I was impressed with his credentials, and that in 1998 he was named "one of the best doctors in the U.S." The hospital's ENT dept is one of the leading when it comes to otolaryngology, and surgeries of this nature. Gaithy only suffered from minor trachealmalacia, and her last several bronchs have showed no collapsing, so hopefully this is getting better and she is, as we've all heard, "growing out of it" finally! We're really making progress on getting Gaithy off of the vent, and she is tolerating everything well. Also, we've been completely off of oxygen for awhile now (she was on it for almost two years). So, I have decided that it isn't necessary to go to Dr. Cotton. However, if I had any troubles, or if I ever come into contact with an unhappy mother or set of parents who has a child with ENT issues that aren't being successfully addressed, I will mention him immediately. I know that he must be wonderful because you all have raved on and on about his personality and his level of care. I'm glad you've all found such a great medical professional to help your children.

Thanks again,
christyw