Dr. Sarah S Cottingham MD
Family Practitioner
109 Barton Creek Court Columbia SC, 29229About
Dr. Sarah Cottingham is a family practitioner practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Cottingham specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Cottingham possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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