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Dana H Kotler

Dana H Kotler, MD

Sports MedicinePhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • French
  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Spaulding Rehabilitation Physical Medicine Clinic
  2. Mass General Brigham Pain Clinic
  3. Mass General Brigham Spine Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Sports Medicine, 2014
  • Residency: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Physical Medicine & Rehab, 2013
  • Internship: St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Internal Medicine, 2010
  • Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Medicine, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Sports Medicine: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2014

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

233 ratings, 122 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Great provider. Knowledgeable and courteous.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Excellent care and expertise from Dr Kotler

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    My sense is that had I arrived in debilitating pain, as I experience regularly, that would have made a difference.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    She is excellent and I have recommended her to many people.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    I liked her a lot. She was personable, fully there, attentive, explained things well. What she said made sense. Very positive experience.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Dr Kotler responded to my message and saw me the same day, and immediately set me up for mri!

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr Kotler was great. She listened and explained everything. She is easy to talk to and she clearly loves helping patients.

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Office visit was great. I have been trying to reach the nurses subsequent to the visit to clarify questions about an upcoming procedure and they do not answer the phone or return calks

  • Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Excellent I think. Knew my medical hx. Well informed about how that could affect her recommendations for my spine care. Careful listener.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr. Kotler was prepared, informative and straightforward. She was pleasant, listened, offered a treatment plan and tests to confirm the diagnosis and available after the visit to answer a question through gateway.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    This provider ALWAYS goes above and beyond and is willing to spend extra time to figure out what is going on.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Attentive, leaving choices of xrays and followup to me.

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    everything was excellent and professional

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr Kotler was very informative

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Dana Kotler is an excellent doctor. I've always been impressed with her attention, her knowledge, and her great prescriptions for how I get better. She's great. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    With pleasure, I have recommended Dr. Kotler to others!

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Kotler Dr.is a wonderful Dr.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Everything was great

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    I had no issues with this provider. The visit was fine with no problems. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Excellent experience. Dr Kotler explained everything in an understandable manner that made sense.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr. Kotler is extraordinarily knowledgeable and willing to be helpful.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    She is stunningly competent. She listens to my description of symptoms, asks penetrating questions, and develops a next steps plan for me. Problem solvers with this level of skill are thin on the ground.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    I am very appreciative to their support and evaluation of my bike issues.

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I have a history with Dr. Kotler who was recommended to me when I was in a lot of pain. The initial visit was the beginning of continued visits. With NO PRESSURE for an injection from Dr. Kotler, I continued PT, which was not helpful. With compassionate explanations to help my fear of a spinal injection, Dr. Kotler was a gem! I was really scared. Dr. Kotler explained everything and I trusted her to the point I had three injections over time to remain pain free until my surgery which was a must. I should have had the shots earlier!

  • Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    the Dr was excellent knowledgeable caring

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    I like Dr Kotler. She's very thorough and knowledgeable. She always thinks out of the box and has good suggestions.

  • Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    The doctor went beyond just medical care. She showed a caring concern for me as a person!!!

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Kotler is an exceptional clinician who listened carefully and provided clear and concise responses to my concerns. She's amazing.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr Kotler is awesome. She listened carefully, took time with me to allay my concerns, and laid out a treatment plan that I could easily understand.

  • Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    I would recommend Dr Kotler to anyone who needs an orthopedic doctor.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Would ask questions but not really listen to my full answer. Would start talking while i was still answering. Came across as disinterested and rushed. Very off putting.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Treatment was successful.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    First visit with Dr. Kotler and she was knowledgeable and caring. Felt like being with my PCP. Great experience

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    The nurses at the Tanger Infusion Center are all wonderful

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    I have referred 5 people to Dr Kotler. That should say it all. She is the best!!! Kind, skilled, respectful, explains everything, and never seem too busy to answer questions.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I was able to understand clearly with the interpreter, with the sign language interpreter. Everything went according to plan by way of being able to use the interpreter and everything worked out perfectly. So yeah, thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr Kotler is truly the best of the best. She is a highly skilled physician and a kind and empathetic human being. I feel truly fortunate to have her as my physician.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Kotler is a fantastic doctor and really cares about her patients.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Very professional and knowledgeable Knew my history. Discussed options Throughly.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Kotler is a fantastic physician and highly professional. She was thorough, listened to me describing my issues without rushing and asked many questions to fully understand the problem, so she can propose a best solution. I have seen Dr. Kotler for many years and she is consistent in approach. I would highly recommend Dr. Kotler and I would continue seeing her.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Provider was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great experience and willing to help.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    The Dr. has warmed up a bit and shows some personality, compared to the first visit to the Spine Center. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Very positive. Knowledgeable and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    My experience with Dr. Kotler was phenomenal. I have a chronic health condition and have never had someone do as thorough a review of my concerns as possible. I also work in health care so know what good looks like and this was exceptional. She was kind, caring, conscientious, helpful, responsive to my questions, and really worked with me to understand my goals in care. I could not say better things about this doctor and I've never given such a positive review before to a

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr Kotler is one of my favorite doctors. Excellent in every way.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Kotler has been very attentive and caring.

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr. Kotler is always very thorough, thoughtful and listens to concerns of patient. She never makes me feel rushed or that she has someplace else to be. She is a credit to your organization.

  • Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Explained things well.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr.Kotler spent the time to listen to me carefully and to answer all my questions. I felt she cared and she was thorough. Just what a patient needs.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dana was respectful and attentive throughout the visit and made me feel very comfortable and well listened to.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Knowledgeable Personable Highly engaged

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    She is an exceptional physician. She did a thorough exam, took a full history, was able to explore multiple concerns, all with compassion and knowledge.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    She listens, gives you ample time, orders necessary tests, and answers your questions l.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Excellent experience. MD is thorough and explained treatment plan thoroughly.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I was extremely happy with Dr. Kotler. She had one of the best demeanors of any person, let alone doctor or medical person I've ever dealt with. And she went out of her way, regarding follow-up exercise that I could do, and she really got into details on, it was dead on and I understand so much potential future treatments, what's covered by insurance, what's not. And I would absolutely refer the doctor. And the reason I saw Dr. Kotler was that a good friend of mine gave her the highest recommendation ever. You know, if 10's your highest score, his number was at least 100 regarding how he, how she helped him with a similar issue with

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I had an excellent experience as I always do with Dr. Kotler. There was a resident, I mean, an intern and a medical student there. They got really good guidance. I was very impressed all over as I always am. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr Kotler takes the time to understand my concerns, explains in detail and through looking at X-rays what the issue is, and has helpful suggestions. I appreciate her expertise and care.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    good experience, provider and staff are very efficient

  • Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Dr. Kotler continues to provide exceptional care for my ongoing issues.I highly recommend her & her team.

  • Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Kotler is a confident, gifted, enthusiastic, and extraordinarily knowledgeable physician. I think she reads, assesses and discusses my MRIs far better than anyone - including the radiologists. She is an insightful diagnostician and deftly moves from diagnosis to treatment. She performs invasive procedures with calm precision. And finally, as a caregiver, she listens with empathy and respect and fosters a wonderful rapport that enhances the value of every appointment with her.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I was impressed with Dr. kotler's excellence. Top-notch physician in every way.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I wish Dr. Kotler was my PCP.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    informative, patient, respectful of my situation, explained things well, stayed close to and carefully advised the resident who did prep and injection

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    The person who booked the appointment over the phone was superb and should get a large raise. I did not get her name, but she had a British accent.

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    All were very knowledgeable, respectful, and made me comfortable with listening to my problem.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Gives me realistic expectations. Shows me copies of my ray films. Points out my issues on a model of a spine.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Doctor Kotler was wonderful throughout my visit . Explained everything to me , extremely helpful.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    The doctor was well in gauged during the visit and I have complete confidence that she will get me healed up.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr Kotler is an excellent knowledgeable care provider who takes the time to understand the issues and communicate treatment in a collaborative manner...

  • Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Kotler provides outstanding care and treatment to her patients. She takes the time to listen and provide direction. I never feel rushed when I see her. Her clinical skills are excellent ! She has administered several injections into my knee under ultrasound guidance and does so with great skill and expertise. I have recommended her to several of my friends and they are all pleased.

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Kotler is caring knowledgeable and insightful. She is terrific

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Love Dr. Kotler and her team

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    This provider was helpful. I just had the MRI yesterday and haven't had the X-Ray yet so I don't know how promptly she will let me know about the results.

  • Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dynamic, knowledgeable, delightful

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    I saw her in 2018 and was happy to see her this time again.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Kotler for a number of years now and she continues to provide excellent care and very up to date medical information. She really seems to love her work. That rubs off on the physician/patient relationship.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Thorough

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Thank you to Dr. Kotler. She listened to my concerns, asked questions and was very thorough. She was professional and friendly. While I do not like to have to go to the doctor, I look forward to seeing her again.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Thoughtful, does not jump ahead to any diagnosis .

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Kotler was very kind and very thorough. She knows her stuff. The procedure went well.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Knowledgeable, professional, patient

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    She is always thorough and caring. I feel well taken care of.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I like seeing Dr Kotler since she is also an athlete and understands the issues that can arise. The resident that participated in the appointment listened carefully to my issues and had good ideas for painful relief and rehab.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr. Kotler is attentive and always responsive to any questions I have. She is easy to understand and explain things in a way that makes sense.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr Kotler is true gem and was so smart and so kind - one of the best doctors I have ever met [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Great conversation with Dr kotler So informative

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    It was clear Dr.Kotler is an expert in her field. She discussed options with me, prescribed a medication no one else had thought to and asked me to make a follow-up appointment with her. She also told me to contact her if I either wanted a cortisone injection or needed to see her sooner .

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr. Dana Kotler impressed me as competent and caring. She listened carefully and formulated an action plan. She is both personable and professional.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Very knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    My experience has always been great. Dr. Kotler has always been very responsive to my correspondence and office visits. I feel like I am in very good care.

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Dr. Kotler couldn't have done any better. She was awesome. She listened, she was informative, she was honest, she spent an incredible amount of time with me, I left with all the information I needed, and even some that I wasn't expecting. As a provider, I thought she was awesome.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Thank you very much for the help I received from Dr. Kotler. It is in process, so I will be going back for another appointment, but it was helpful and I appreciated that. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    She is attentive and answers my questions.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dana Kotler is very professional and a bit brusque in her manner, demanding clear and precise answers to questions. But I have been going to her for many issues over many years, and I always value how she looks at problems and the way she assesses and offers possible solutions and care. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a thoroughly professional physiatrist who is not a surgeon so looks at different approaches.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    The quality of care the knowledge of the staff and the attitude of the staff are all top-notch. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Wonderful - friendly and professional

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr.Kotler is a physician I trust. She always listens to my concerns and puts into action things that will help from x-rays, MRI's, and physical therapy.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    I have been going to Dr. Kotler for many years. I think she is wonderful and she addresses my needs. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else as it doesn't get any better than this.

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Dr Kotler is tops!

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr Kotler was very informative, patient, she explained everything to my wife and me. She answered all of our questions. We were very relaxed with her. We understood what my next steps would be to fix the problem I have in my neck, shoulder and back. She would get a 15 out of 10 from me!!

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Kotler is intelligent and professional. She respects her patient. She has a warm personality and is genuinely interested in her patients. I have recommended her to several friends [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Dr Kotler did a thorough review of my medical history;she completed an extensive examination ; she clearly explained my condition based on my symptoms & her examination; she discussed my options for a treatment plan, ordered necessary testing; Clearly & patiently answerer my questions Dr Kotler is very knowledgeable & caring I would definitely recommend Dr Kotler to family & friends

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Genuinely interested and engaged, did not hurry through the appointment. Listened attentively and did a full exam.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    I was 'over whelmed' ; didn't know what to ask, a little more info up front, but responded well when we called.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr Kotler listened carefully to my concerns and was very thorough in gathering information about my condition. She took an interest in my lifestyle and goals for my outcome. She explained her diagnosis clearly and included me in developing a plan of care. I felt respected and relieved that I had found a doctor that didn't dismiss my pain as "a part of aging".

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr. Kotler explains things better than any physician I have ever seen.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. Kotler is a caring provider who listens and then explains my options.

  • Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. Kotler is very knowledgeable and explains things clearly.

  • Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    I am so grateful for the Cycling Medicine option and for the care I experienced during my appointment.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Yeah, my care provider is the best you could possibly get. I'm very happy with it.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr. Kotler is amazing. She listens, she so bright, she is patient and passionate. I wish all doctors were like her. .

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr. Kotler is highly skilled and uniquely talented in her ability to accurately and painlessly drain my Bakers Cysts. I greatly appreciate her kind and thoughtful manner [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr Kotler is an amazing physician. Very knowledgeable and skilled with the best bedside manner. Witnessing her working with students is truly a privilege. I feel blessed to have her as my physician.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I felt a big difference in the way Dr. Kotler, acknowledged the problems that I am suffering with in my legs post knee surgery, and after 6 months of post surgical pain. She made me feel that my pain was legitimate, and recommended possible solutions that she could offer through her office, such as a knee brace, different types of injections, and their usefulness. I felt hopeful that i might return to a more advanced level of activity than i am today. it might still be several months but im hopeful

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr. Kotler knows her field of medicine well and provides referrals when needed. Eg. Right now I need an MRI to figure out what is occurring.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr. Kotler performed the procedure quickly and efficiently while keeping me distracted with fun conversation.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Very thoughtful group.

  • Reviewed on 4/6/2025

    Extraordinary! She asked multiple questions, general and specific. This was an initial remote appointment to determine if my vascular issues were intermingled with stenosis issues. It would appear they are. Dr. Kotler ordered an X-ray and an MRI to further refine her diagnosis. Amazing doctor!

  • Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Yeah, I think the provider was extremely helpful, very knowledgeable, actually, on all my issues, from start to finish. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 3/31/2025

    i have been a patient of Dr Kotler for several years and found her outstanding in every way.