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Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr., MD, MBA - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Alabaster, Alabama

Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr., MD, MBA

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Alabaster, Alabama
NPI: 1609984152· License: 00010998 (AL) verify
4.19(10 ratings)

Consultation $100

About

Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr., a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Alabaster, Alabama, is the CEO and Founder of The Med Chat, an aesthetic medical advisory service operating since 1994. Dr. Cotter leads with a patient-first philosophy, helping individuals make informed decisions about plastic surgery, even advising against it if not suitable. The Med Chat serves as a comprehensive partner, offering pre-surgery guidance, surgeon matching, financial planning, and post-surgery support. They provide honest evaluations and trustworthy advice without pressure. A key offering is the Beauty Fund, which provides legitimate grants of "free money" (e.g., up to $3,500 for Breast Augmentation, $5,000 for Mommy Makeover) that never need to be paid back. These grants have a simple 2-minute application and are approved within 24-48 hours. The Med Chat hand-picks every surgeon in its network of over 5,000 board-certified professionals, verifying quality, ethics, and patient satisfaction. They prioritize human interaction, assigning a personal coordinator for each patient and conducting phone consultations from home, valuing patient time and removing bureaucracy.
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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr., with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Eyelid Surgery

$2,500

1 patient report · 2011

Below typicalTypical nationally: $3,000–$6,200 (median $4,225, 338 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr.

Sourced directly from Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr.'s social posts and replies.

What is The Med Chat's Beauty Fund grant program?
The Beauty Fund offers grants (not financing or discounts) to help cover plastic surgery costs. These grants are considered 'free money' from surgeons who believe in patient transformation, with zero interest, no credit check, no monthly payments, and no payback period. The matched surgeon directly applies the grant discount to the procedure cost. Any free grant money offered is legitimate.
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How does The Med Chat help patients find a surgeon?
The Med Chat offers surgeon matching based on the patient's specific goals. They hand-pick every surgeon in their network of over 5,000 board-certified professionals, verifying quality, ethics, and patient satisfaction in addition to credentials. Patients are matched with surgeons personally trusted by The Med Chat team.
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What resources does The Med Chat offer for patient education?
The Med Chat maintains a database with over 5,000 actual patient questions and expert answers, including over 200 real patient experiences related to pain, 300+ detailed answers on recovery time, and 500+ honest reviews addressing whether a procedure is worth it.
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How does The Med Chat handle patient communication?
The Med Chat ensures patients will always communicate with real human staff, not chatbots, who understand that plastic surgery is about transformation. A personal coordinator is assigned to guide patients from application to recovery, including matching them with the right surgeon.
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Are there limitations to The Med Chat's Beauty Fund grant program?
Yes, The Med Chat can only approve a limited number of grants each month, due to specific funding amounts committed monthly by their surgeon network. Once the monthly funding is depleted, no more grants can be approved until the next month. Applicants are advised to apply early in the month to avoid missing out, as the limit was reached on day 18 in a previous month. The application process is simple, taking only 2 minutes via online form, chat, or text, with approval in 24-48 hours.
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What are the typical grant amounts available through the Beauty Fund?
The Beauty Fund offers grants for various procedures, including up to $3,500 for Breast Augmentation, $4,000 for Tummy Tuck, $3,000 for Brazilian Butt Lift, $2,500 for Rhinoplasty, and up to $5,000 for Facelift and Mommy Makeover.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Clement P. Cotter Review Summary

4.2
Dr. Cotter receives generally positive reviews, averaging 4.2 out of 5 stars. While some platforms rate him around 3.3, he maintains a perfect 5-star rating on RealSelf, US News Health, and Yelp, suggesting strong patient satisfaction in certain areas.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

3.3 out of 5

Based on 9 reviews

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realself.com

5 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 22 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

3.9 out of 5

Based on 14 reviews

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yelp.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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sharecare.com

3.3 out of 5

Based on 9 reviews

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Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr., MD, MBA - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Alabaster, Alabama

Main Office

1216 1st St. North, Highway 31, Alabaster, Alabama

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation fee: $100

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

No industry payments reported. We checked Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr. against the CMS Open Payments database and found no payments from drug or device makers on record for 2025, the most recent year CMS has published.

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. Search CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

1216 1st St. North, Highway 31

Alabaster, Alabama

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Clement P. Cotter practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

1216 1st St. North, Highway 31, Alabaster, Alabama

(2 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Physician Executive Mba, Auburn University Auburn Al
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine, Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Aubun University. Physician Executive Mba In Healthcare, Healthcare
University Of Alabama. Bs, Physical Anthropology
University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Diplomat, American Society Of Plastic Surgeons

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr. online?
The provided information doesn't confirm whether online appointments are available. Contacting the office directly at (205) 664-4630 is recommended for scheduling.
Does Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr. offer telehealth?
The information provided doesn't specify if Dr. Cotter offers telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr.?
Patients praise Dr. Cotter for his personalized approach and professional results. They also highlight the kindness and attentiveness of his entire team, creating a positive and supportive environment. The Med Chat considers client referrals of friends and family to be the highest compliment, noting that many Beauty Fund recipients refer their loved ones and continue to rely on the service for ongoing support. They believe they are 'doing something right' when clients trust them with their family's dreams, citing instances of three generations of one family using their services.
What areas of care does Dr. Clement P. Cotter, Jr. cater to?
Dr. Cotter specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a focus on cosmetic medicine. He also has a background in dermatology. His interests include healthcare quality improvement and data analytics, suggesting a commitment to staying at the forefront of his field. The Med Chat service, led by Dr. Cotter, acts as a comprehensive partner throughout the patient's entire plastic surgery journey, from pre-surgery guidance to post-surgery support. The service emphasizes long-term relationship building and patient advocacy. The Med Chat's consultation philosophy is patient-first; their objective is not to sell surgery but to help patients make the right decision for their individual needs, even if that means advising against surgery. Their conversations are honest evaluations, providing trustworthy advice without pressuring patients to proceed. The Med Chat values patients' time and aims to remove bureaucracy, making processes like grant applications simple and quick. Their philosophy is that combining quality and affordability leads to a perfect transformation for patients. The Med Chat is an established leader with a proven track record of prioritizing patients.