Dr. Cotter

Daniel M. Cotter, MD

Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon

“I am excited to be back among the friendly people of Western New York, providing them with the highest-quality vision care at one of the area’s most reputable eye care medical practices. The doctors and the staff at ECVA truly care about our patients and utilize all the latest techniques and innovations to provide expert eye care, and I am very proud to be a partner of this exceptional ophthalmology practice.”

Conditions I treat

Routine and complex cataracts using laser surgery technology. Primary and Secondary Conditions of the eye, orbit, and visual system including corneal diseases; infections, inflammation, trauma of the eye and orbit. Degenerative diseases including: cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye, and diabetic Retinopathy, eyelid malformations including ptosis, dermatochalasis, ectropian and entropion. Tear drainage issues including blocked nasolacrimal ducts. 

Education

Ophthalmology Residency, State University of New York at Buffalo
Internship in Internal Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Sisters’ Hospital of Charity
Doctor of Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, State University of New York at Buffalo

Residency

Ophthalmology at SUNY at Buffalo’s Medical and Dental Consortium

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Associations and Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
New York State Ophthalmological Society
Western New York Society of Ophthalmologists
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Office Schedule

Monday: Southtowns
8:00a – 3:30p

Tuesday:
Surgery

Wednesday: Elmwood Village
7:45a – 3:15p

Thursday: Elmwood Village
7:45a – 3:15p

Friday: Southtowns
8:00a – 3:30p