Dr. Cottingham is a surgical specialist that focuses on the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts, and the thyroid gland. He also manages diseases involving the skin, breast, soft tissue, trauma, and hernias. Many of the procedures performed by Dr. Cottingham are performed laparoscopically.

Gastric bypass (and other weight-loss surgeries) alter the digestive system in order to provide weight reduction. These procedures are considered when excess weight causes health issues and after exercise and diet haven’t succeeded to correct them.

The da Vinci ®  Surgical System has revolutionized surgery, allowing for procedures to be done quickly and efficiently through small incisions. Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery and laparoscopic procedures, and is fast becoming the surgical method of choice for a variety of procedures.