Bio

FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED AND BOARD-CERTIFIED ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Specialties
Specialties: Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Doctor Bio
Dr. J. Ryan Cotton is fellowship-trained in sports medicine as well as board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has been serving patients in Florida since 2010. Dr. Cotton offers adult and pediatric patients specialized orthopaedic sports medicine care, including diagnosis and treatment for injuries and conditions of the ankle, elbow, hand, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Berry College in Mount Berry, Georgia, Dr. Cotton earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile. He went on to undergo orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Florida College of Medicine — Jacksonville and later completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia.

Dr. Cotton takes great joy in helping relieve pain and restore ability for his patients. He also helps local athletes through volunteer sports medicine coverage for area high school football. In his time apart from providing specialized care, Dr. Cotton is an avid tennis player and also enjoys snowboarding, computers, and scuba diving.

Dr. Cotton is available to see patients at our location in Panama City

Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Berry College, Mount Berry, GA, 2000
Doctor of Medicine: University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, AL, 2004
Surgical Training
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, 2004–2009
Sports Medicine Fellowship: Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA, 2009–2010

Surgical Interests
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Shoulder
Knee
Hand
Wrist
Elbow
Hip
Ankle

Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Florida Orthopaedic Society