Dr. Francisco Cota, MD

Psychiatry ·

Male ·

Age 62

(14)

Dr. Francisco Cota, MD is a psychiatry specialist in El Paso, TX and has been practicing for 38 years. He graduated from Universidad De Monterrey, Facultad De Medicina in 1980 and specializes in psychiatry.

FRANCISCO J COSTA, M.D.

1700 Murchison Dr Ste 201

El Paso, TX 79902

Contact Information

(915) 542-1022

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
MultiPlan

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Top Care Areas

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Psychiatric Evaluation

normal

more than 74% of peers

Schizophrenia

normal

more than 65% of peers

Psychosis

normal

more than 44% of peers

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1 Specialties

Psychiatry

0 Board Certifications

Dr. Cota does not have any board certifications listed.

22 Conditions Treated

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Delusional Disorder
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
Eating Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Psychiatric Diseases
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Tobacco Use Disorder

2 Procedures

Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Texas.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

Universidad De Monterrey, Facultad De Medicina
Medical School | Graduated 1980
Tx Tech University Health Science Center
Residency Hospital | Completed

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

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Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Cota's Reviews

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14 total reviews (5 have comments)

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Likelihood to Recommend (14)

5
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3
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2
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1
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Dr. Cota's Performance

Trustworthiness
GOOD
2.6/5
(11 surveys)
Explains condition(s) well
FAIR
2.5/5
(11 surveys)
Answers questions
FAIR
2.3/5
(12 surveys)
Time well spent
FAIR
2.5/5
(11 surveys)

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
GOOD
3.2/5
(13 surveys)
Office environment
VERY GOOD
3.7/5
(12 surveys)
Staff friendliness
VERY GOOD
3.6/5
(12 surveys)
Average wait time
16 to 30 minutes

Patient Comments (5)

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Dr. Francisco Cota, MD

Gilbert in El Paso, TX

Aug 10, 2017

My old provider was no longer on my insurance provider list so I needed to find a new provider. Dr. Cota was on my provider list. I called and the receptionist asked me if I have ever seen a psychiatrist before and I told her that I had. Immediately she said, "Then Dr. Cota will not take you as a...more

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Dr. Francisco Cota, MD

El Paso, TX

May 09, 2017

Cota is not a doctor and if you need help please seek it somewhere else.

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Dr. Francisco Cota, MD

Monterey, CA

Feb 14, 2017

Dr. Cota refused to see a friend of mine who was suffering from severe depression and suicidal ideation, OCD and possibly bipolar 11 d/o. No compassion here.

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Dr. Francisco Cota, MD

Feb 07, 2017

Dr. Cota refused to provide a service to a family member with no explanation whatsoever. She went in for her appointment, filled out her paperwork and right before going in he said he didn't want to take her as a patient with no explanation as to why. I understand the doctors have the right to...more

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Dr. Francisco Cota, MD

Distraught Patient in El Paso, TX

May 03, 2016

If you need real help, DO NOT see Dr. Cota! I was referred to him by my PCP. He first sits you down to ask you questions to determine whether he will ACCEPT you. The fact that I have suffered abuse right away disqualified me from his services. I was very upset when he shot me down so coldly. He...more

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