Erika R Cottrell , MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists Indianapolis
8051 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46237 Directions
directory.franciscanhealth.org
4.9 out of 5
138 verified ratings
138 Ratings, 84 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Aug 15, 2026
She has good bedside manners. Talks things out & makes u feel comfortable.
Aug 12, 2026
She was very nice and explained everything as we went along
Aug 10, 2026
Great communication skills and dedication to patient...just ran out of "ideas" to help me.
Aug 8, 2026
Complete professional
Aug 6, 2026
Knowledgeable and caring and competent
Aug 3, 2026
Dr. Cottrell is very easy to talk with, and takes the time to listen to my feelings and concerns. Very pleasant and likable person.
Aug 3, 2026
She great
Aug 3, 2026
She is very easy to talk to.
Aug 1, 2026
She was friendly and courteous and knew what she was doing and was very professional and so was the nurse in there with us
Jul 27, 2026
Really easy to talk with
Jul 27, 2026
Dr Cottrell is the first doctor I have had that is willing to try treatments to ease my pain from severe scoliosis and arthritis. And I can’t thank her enough. She has already made a difference in my life.
Jul 21, 2026
She listened to me and gave several options for me
Jul 13, 2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Cottrell for 10+ years. Her care and meticulous attention to my needs have always been consistent and successful in providing tolerance and improvement in my. pain and other difficult health issues.
Jul 7, 2026
Seems very knowledgeable and informative. Seemed a little inpatient but that could be my pain too.
Jun 29, 2026
Very good rapport and willingness to explain.
Jun 29, 2026
Listens to concerns and gives much help in deciding treatment going forward.
Jun 27, 2026
She did her job well.ive heard horror stories about other friends experiences and I believe the Dr's at St Francis are dedicated to their patients.
Jun 22, 2026
Outstanding
Jun 17, 2026
She listens and she honestly cares
Jun 16, 2026
Dr. Cottrell is a very easy person to talk with about whatever problem I might have.
Jun 16, 2026
Definitely the best doctor I’ve ever had. Keep up the great medical care
Jun 15, 2026
Experienced and caring
Jun 15, 2026
Because of her excellent care she provides
Jun 8, 2026
She was excellent. It's been Dr.s ago that I have been to & they have the worst bedside manner. This Dr. knows & ACTUALLY CARES. Anything she can do for me I'll let her do it. I would feel very much at ease. First impressions are the best.
Jun 8, 2026
She had suggestions on how to take care of my back pain.
May 28, 2026
Friendly and pleasant
May 26, 2026
Wonderful caring dr gave Sheryl Hemingway her number
May 26, 2026
A very caring Dr
May 24, 2026
Dr Cottrell has helped me with my back problems
May 19, 2026
Same as above and always has new ideas to use for treatment on my health issues.
May 19, 2026
Already have.
May 16, 2026
She is really out my life out so much with my back pain because she’s a really good doctor
May 12, 2026
Dr. explained things and questioned some meds I was taking that may be conflicting with each other. I hope her treatment works as it progresses.
Apr 28, 2026
She seemed thorough and explained possible solutions for my problems.
Apr 27, 2026
She was very professional and kind.
Apr 25, 2026
Because I trust your people!
Apr 22, 2026
Dr. Cottrell is intelligent and helps with pain and helpful with your concersn.
Apr 21, 2026
Dr. Cottrell has excellent credentials, which influence her quality of care. She is thorough in her knowledge and in the way in which she uses that to provide excellent diagnoses, treatments thereof, and necessary follow-up when needed.
Apr 21, 2026
I like Dr Erika Cottrell because she explains things so that we can understand them and helps us understand my opinions.
Apr 21, 2026
Very confident and very informative. I have complete confidence in her
Apr 20, 2026
Knowledgeable competent and caring
Apr 20, 2026
If I get my medicine I'll give her a nine I don't know if the pharmacy's going to get that prescription or not I like her and her demeanor and everything
Apr 14, 2026
KNOWLEDGE
Apr 13, 2026
She was very.through. Spent time getting to know the problem with my back.
Apr 7, 2026
she was excellent in all phases of her discussion with me and my problems
Mar 30, 2026
See the reasons above. Good personality and friendly.
Mar 19, 2026
Dr Cottrell was very thorough with her examineand explained very well my problem. Then she had a plan of what would be done for my pain.
Mar 18, 2026
Very easy to communicate with and to understand
Mar 4, 2026
She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to you to see exactly what the problems are then acts accordingly
Mar 2, 2026
She was excellent