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Ronald Timothy Cotton, M.D., FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine

Position

Address

Abdominal Transplant & Liver Disease (Clinic)
Baylor Clinic
6620 Main Street
Suite 1450
Houston, Texas 77030
United States
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Certifications

Diplomate
American Board of Surgery

Education

BS from University of Houston
05/2002 - Houston, Texas United States
MD from Baylor College of Medicine
05/2006 - Houston, Texas United States
Residency at Baylor College of Medicine
06/2013 - Houston, Texas United States
Clinical Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine
05/2015 - Houston, Texas United States

Gender

Male

Professional Statement

A native Houstonian, Dr. Cotton graduated valedictorian from the Michael E. DeBakey High School of Health Professions in 1998 and summa cum laude from the University of Houston in 2002. He completed his undergraduate medical studies as well as residency and fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine. He joined the Baylor faculty in 2015. His clinical roles in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation include serving as primary surgeon for the liver and kidney transplant programs at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. Dr. Cotton’s academic interests include undergraduate and post graduate medical education, where he is especially interested in improving access for all learners interested in careers in surgery. For Dr. Cotton, transplantation represents the epitome of medical collaboration, as each individual team member plays a vital and necessary role to create hope for the patient with end-stage disease. His clinical philosophy centers upon the delivery technically and clinically exceptional surgical care in a personal, compassionate manner.

Professional Interests

Abdominal Transplantation
Liver Transplantation
Kidney Transplantation
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Surgical Education
Diversity and Inclusion