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Francisco J. Cota, MD
Internist
4301 N Mesa St Suite 101 El Paso TX, 79902About
Dr. Francisco Cota is an internist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. Cota specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Cota provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine medical degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine cardiovascular disease medicine
- cardiovascular disease medicine interventional cardiology
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Get to know Cardiologist, Dr. Francisco J. Cota Jr., who serves patients in El Paso, Texas
Dr. Cota is a board-certified cardiologist in practice with Cardiology Care Consultants in Texas. Practice locations include Cardiology Care Consultants – North Mesa, Cardiology Care Consultants – Gateway East, Las Palmas Medical Center, and Del Sol Medical Center. Dr. Cota maintains a clinical interest in interventional cardiology and preventative medicine as it relates to coronary artery disease. He values patient education and believes in building trust with his patients for better outcomes.
Dr. Cota graduated with his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He then pursued his internal medicine, his cardiovascular disease medicine fellowship, and his interventional cardiology fellowship at the same educational venue.
Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease medicine, and interventional cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The American Board of Internal Medicine is a 501 nonprofit, self-appointed physician-evaluation organization that certifies physicians practicing internal medicine and its subspecialties.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
Outside his professional commitments, Dr. Cota enjoys mountain biking, running, skiing, and hiking.
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- Dr. Augustine Eleje M.D.1700 N Oregon St El Paso TX 79902
- Dr. Chioma J Mgbokwere MD14470 Horizon Blvd El Paso TX 79928
- Dr. Alexander Lyapin M.D.4800 Alberta Ave El Paso TX 79905
- Dr. Romulo Calata Tengco MD2300 McKinley Avenue El Paso TX 79930
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1755 CURIE SUITE A EL PASO TX 79902