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Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD

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(276 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), hepatobiliary disorders

2650 Warrenville Road Suite 280
Downers Grove, IL 60515

1-888-584-7888

Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD is a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD is affiliated with Loyola Medicine and OSF Healthcare.

Office Locations

2160 S 1st Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153

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Loyola Medicine

2650 Warrenville Road Suite 280
Downers Grove, IL 60515

1-888-584-7888

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6800 N Frontage Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	996
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1178
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	66
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	12
Less than 65	221

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1250
hospital care	288
inpatient care	288

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	66
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	213

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1191
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	822
Black	144
Hispanic	96
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	24
Less than 65	468

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1085
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
liver imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	63
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	13
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1104
hospital care	260
inpatient care	260
liver imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	51
Hispanic	54
Asian	30
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	12
Less than 65	195

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1166
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
liver imaging	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	47
Hispanic	78
Asian	29
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	17
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1329
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178
liver imaging	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	32
Hispanic	60
Asian	36
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	23
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1049
hospital care	356
inpatient care	356
liver imaging	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	36
Hispanic	55
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	26
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1178
hospital care	310
inpatient care	310

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	28
Hispanic	55
Asian	36
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	24
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1066
hospital care	199
inpatient care	199

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	26
Hispanic	46
Asian	34
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	27
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

doctor visit	1144
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240
liver imaging	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	434
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	53
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	94
85 and over	16
Less than 65	182
65 to 74	281

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at UChicago Medicine. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: UChicago Medicine (1993)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board (1993)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loyola Medicine

OSF Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 276 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Maywood, IL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-07-26

Best doctor ever.  Listens, cares about his patients, extremely knowledgeable.  Travels throughout the state to treat patients who need him.  Sympathetic, understanding, and sees a patient as a whole person.  Cannot say enough about how much faith we have in him!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott J. Cotler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Products, LP	$85 OLYSIO $85

**Types of Payments**
Education	$85

Biography

Dr. Scott Cotler's areas of specialization are adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology; he sees patients in Maywood, IL, Downers Grove, IL, and Burr Ridge, IL. Dr. Cotler's areas of clinical interest consist of gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), hepatobiliary disorders, and internal medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Cotler is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Cotler's hospital/clinic affiliations include Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) and OSF Healthcare. According to Loyola Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Downers Grove, IL.