Alberto Cotton, MD

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Pediatrician 

Dr. Alberto Cotton is a pediatrician who sees patients in the Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina. Dr. Cotton then completed residencies in pediatrics at Ricardo Gutierrez Children’s Hospital in Argentina and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests are emergency care, medical education and prevention, as well as detection and management of physical and developmental problems.  

Dr. Cotton is board certified in general pediatrics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has served an as American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson since 2017. He is also a member of the Pediatrics Argentine Society. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and he has presented at medical conferences. Some of his notable achievements include working with the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Haiti Medical Relief Team, where he was voluntarily deployed to provide medical care following the country’s devastating earthquake in 2010. 

Dr. Cotton is employed by Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the physician-led multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. He speaks English, Spanish and French. 

The Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is one of the most visited emergency rooms in the nation and has a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained attending pediatric specialists and subspecialists on call, 24 hours a day. To continue to be a leader in ensuring patient satisfaction, the entire staff continually devises and implements strategies to reduce patient waiting time, enhance the waiting room atmosphere and improve the delivery of care for patients and families. The Emergency Department is also home to the Miguel "Mike" B. Fernandez Family Pediatric Trauma Center, the only freestanding Level I pediatric trauma center in South Florida. An adjoining helipad enhances the facility’s ability to handle incoming traumas, as well as transfers from other hospitals.   


Primary Office

Address:
Nicklaus Children's Rapid Care Center
3100 SW 62 Avenue - Rapid Care Center
Miami, FL 33155
Phone Number:
786-624-2122

Additional Office

Address:
3363 NE 163 Street #809
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Phone Number:
786-464-8666

Education

Residency - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Medical School - University of Buenos Aires

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) - Certified