Medical University of South Carolina, Family Medicine
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8
October 9, 2025
Great experience!
July 27, 2025
Great service from everyone
July 12, 2025
Excellent care. I was listened to and my feedback was taken into consideration in planning my treatment. My treatment is impactful.
June 25, 2025
Dr. Cottingham is an amazing family care physician!
June 21, 2025
They always provide the most up care always I just love them
June 19, 2025
Excellent health care.
June 12, 2025
I love Dr. C / AND HER STAFF ARE THE BEST!!!
June 8, 2025
GREAT CARE
June 6, 2025
Excellent doctor and staff!
June 5, 2025
Very happy with my care provider
May 17, 2025
Always a pleasure visiting with my care provider as she gives me straight and honest feedback.
May 15, 2025
Dr. Cottingham is wonderful! She takes great care of me.
May 13, 2025
Things Always go smoothly at this.practicr.
Thanks Dr Cottingham
May 8, 2025
Everyone here is exceptionally nice and caring!
May 1, 2025
Dr. Cottingham gave me an honest assessment of my medical concerns and including me on my treatment plan.
April 30, 2025
Dr. Cottingham and her staff are amazing. Very friendly and professional
April 18, 2025
Dr. Cottingham has done an excellent job providing care as well as any specialized referrals needed.
April 18, 2025
I have always been very impressed by Dr. Cottingham and everyone at LFP Forest Acres. The staff is excellent, all you connected with by phone or in person are kind, helpful and professional, Dr. Cottingham is always thorough, listens extremely well and is clear and concise with instructions and explanations . I feel very comfortable with all of the staff and appreciate their friendliness, thoroughness and concern. Dr. Cottingham is an excellent doctor with whom I can communicate easily, feel seen and heard and appreciate and value her care.
April 7, 2025
Thank you for your service and for the wonderful response 🙏.
March 24, 2025
DR. COTTINGHAM & HER TEAM IS GREAT
March 20, 2025
Very good care with Dr. Cottingham. Pleased with my treatment.
March 20, 2025
I have recommended her before.
March 14, 2025
Have always been pleased with the professionalism of every one on staff.
March 14, 2025
Very caring group.
March 12, 2025
My problem was an ear issue.
Handled it perfectly and Dr. Cottingham gave me a plan of action for self care.
I am very pleased.
March 5, 2025
Great Doctor!
March 1, 2025
Great experience, thank you Dr Cottingham & staff!!!
February 26, 2025
Dr Cottingham always listens carefully and answers all my questions- her exams are thorough-She is very kind
February 21, 2025
Excellent doctor and nurses. Very welcoming staff "out front."
February 17, 2025
Very satisfying visit
January 27, 2025
Love the nurses and Dr. Cottingham! Love the ladies in the lab too!
January 26, 2025
Love Dr Cottingham
Excellent care considering she's only allowed 15 minutes. A+
January 25, 2025
Dr Cottingham and her staff are always very well prepared and provide excellent care.
January 25, 2025
Excellent communications with all the associates who had attended me
January 19, 2025
Excellent care as always
January 13, 2025
Dr. Cottingham is an awesome provider. Always greeting with smile .She takes the time to listen to all issues and concerns to find the right plan of care . I have highly recommended her and this practice to others because having a provider who cares and always professional is great .
January 11, 2025
I received excellent care from Dr. Cottingham and [...]. They are very concerned about my health and very professional and knowledgeable. I would recommend them highly.
January 8, 2025
Dr Cottingham is the best doctor I have ever had.
January 6, 2025
Very professional
December 18, 2024
We are very pleased with our care and recommend the practice.
December 18, 2024
The dr, nurse assistant, and ofc staff treated me with respect and were very polite. Asked if I had questions and answered. Very good experience.
December 14, 2024
Dr . Cottingham listened to my complaint , discussed options and treatment plan, and will follow up to assess that plan. She provided excellent care . I highly recommend her.
December 14, 2024
Dr. Cottingham and her staff are wonderful. We are so blessed to have them take care of our family!!!
December 13, 2024
Great service!
November 26, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me ,the visit was very much appreciated and helpful, To my Doctor and Staff.
November 21, 2024
I am thinking to have a great dr who cates
November 20, 2024
I love my Dr & her nurse they have been very supportive of me pressure anxiety & other personal issues.
November 14, 2024
Dr Cottingham and her staff is always pleasant and provide excellent service and care.
October 30, 2024
Have recommended her before.
October 29, 2024
Cottingham seemed indifferent
October 26, 2024
Dr. Cottingham is the best. She always manages to multi-task while providing great care at the same time. Her staff, especially [...] and [...], always manage to do a great job as well. Just want to say, Thanks so much for all you do for me.
October 19, 2024
Dr Cottingham is awesome, very dedicated to her patients care!
October 18, 2024
Excellent doctor and group!
About Dr. Cottingham
Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine with additional certifications in advanced cardiac and basic life support, Dr. Cottingham is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the South Carolina Medical Association.
Expertise
She has more than 10 years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric and adult illnesses. Dr. Cottingham also has supplementary training in intensive care and hospital-based medicine.
Background
Sarah S. Cottingham, MD, graduated cum laude from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina, with a bachelor’s degree in business management, and earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She went on to complete a family medicine residency at MUSC, serving as chief resident.