Erika R Cottrell, MD

Erika R Cottrell, MD

Clinical Areas: Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine
(317) 528-8494
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
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4.9 out of 5 (140 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists Indianapolis

8051 S. Emerson Ave.
Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Health Mooresville

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158

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Franciscan Physician Network Rehabilitation & Spine Specialists Mooresville

1199 Hadley Road
Suite 104
Mooresville, IN 46158

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8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Internship:
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Transitional Residency Program

Residency:
Indiana University Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency

Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Pain Medicine, American Board of PM & R

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Procedures Performed

  • ASTYM Therapy
  • Ekso Robotic Exoskeleton
  • Hand Therapy
  • Holistic Pain Management Treatments
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Nerve Blocks & Injections for Pain Management
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Pelvic Rehabilitation
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injections
  • Speech Therapy
  • Spine Care
  • Stellate Ganglion Injection
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Trigger Point Injections
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation (Balance & Fall Prevention)
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(140 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

87 Reviews

09/08/2026

She explains things so you understand what is going on.

09/08/2026

Knew alot abt my prob. Listened to what I had to say an answered my questions.

09/06/2026

Only saw her one time,I like her .

08/25/2026

Knowledge, skill, personality, compassion.

08/24/2026

Dr Cottrell genuinely cares about you, the pain you are experiencing. She is very knowledgeable in her field and gives the best possible solutions to help.

08/24/2026

Knowledge and so very nice, made me feel comfortable with my next step with her.

08/15/2026

She has good bedside manners. Talks things out & makes u feel comfortable.

08/12/2026

She was very nice and explained everything as we went along

08/10/2026

Great communication skills and dedication to patient...just ran out of "ideas" to help me.

08/08/2026

Complete professional

08/06/2026

Knowledgeable and caring and competent

08/03/2026

Dr. Cottrell is very easy to talk with, and takes the time to listen to my feelings and concerns. Very pleasant and likable person.

08/03/2026

She great

08/03/2026

She is very easy to talk to.

08/01/2026

She was friendly and courteous and knew what she was doing and was very professional and so was the nurse in there with us

07/27/2026

Really easy to talk with

07/27/2026

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.

07/21/2026

She listened to me and gave several options for me

07/13/2026

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.

07/07/2026

Seems very knowledgeable and informative. Seemed a little inpatient but that could be my pain too.

06/29/2026

Very good rapport and willingness to explain.

06/29/2026

Listens to concerns and gives much help in deciding treatment going forward.

06/27/2026

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.

06/22/2026

Outstanding

06/17/2026

She listens and she honestly cares

06/16/2026

Dr. Cottrell is a very easy person to talk with about whatever problem I might have.

06/16/2026

Definitely the best doctor I’ve ever had. Keep up the great medical care

06/15/2026

Experienced and caring

06/15/2026

Because of her excellent care she provides

06/08/2026

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.

06/08/2026

She had suggestions on how to take care of my back pain.

05/28/2026

Friendly and pleasant

05/26/2026

Wonderful caring dr gave Sheryl Hemingway her number

05/26/2026

A very caring Dr

05/24/2026

Dr Cottrell has helped me with my back problems

05/19/2026

Same as above and always has new ideas to use for treatment on my health issues.

05/19/2026

Already have.

05/16/2026

She is really out my life out so much with my back pain because she’s a really good doctor

05/12/2026

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.

04/28/2026

She seemed thorough and explained possible solutions for my problems.

04/27/2026

She was very professional and kind.

04/25/2026

Because I trust your people!

04/22/2026

Dr. Cottrell is intelligent and helps with pain and helpful with your concersn.

04/21/2026

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.

04/21/2026

I like Dr Erika Cottrell because she explains things so that we can understand them and helps us understand my opinions.

04/21/2026

Very confident and very informative. I have complete confidence in her

04/20/2026

Knowledgeable competent and caring

04/20/2026

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

04/14/2026

KNOWLEDGE

04/13/2026

She was very.through. Spent time getting to know the problem with my back.

04/07/2026

she was excellent in all phases of her discussion with me and my problems

03/30/2026

See the reasons above. Good personality and friendly.

03/19/2026

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.

03/18/2026

Very easy to communicate with and to understand

03/04/2026

She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to you to see exactly what the problems are then acts accordingly

03/02/2026

She was excellent

02/24/2026

She was so kind listened to all my concerns and understood. I was so grateful she was able to see me.

02/24/2026

Same as above and easy to be talk to and get questions answered.

02/10/2026

Explained possibilities

02/07/2026

Direct and very good speaking.

01/28/2026

Very knowledgeable.

01/25/2026

She has vast experience in pain management and is very knowledgeable in her field of expertise

01/24/2026

They were gentle and kind when discussing why I was there.

01/20/2026

Dr. Cottrell has all the outstanding attributes that a good physician should have and her dedication to her patients’ needs and concerns is always at the top of her priority list. When you leave there, you know that you can trust her intentions and her commitment to giving you the best medical care and advice.

12/16/2025

Dr. Cottrell is great, listens, explaining everything.

12/09/2025

Explained everything to me. Listened to me

12/08/2025

I really like doctor cottrell, she's very personable, and I like that out of a doctor

12/06/2025

Her manner & personality was very comforting & I felt very comfortable with her.

12/01/2025

so caring

12/01/2025

Dr Erika Cottrell was recommended to me by a friend; I was wanting a 2nd opinion. I had seen a spine specialist in Bloominton. Again... she seemed very professional, knowledgeable, caring, kind, and took the time to really explain the different options that I have. I'm so glad I made the appt and that she took the time to consult with me.

11/26/2025

She's very easy to talk to and answers all the questions that I have concerning my health journey.

11/25/2025

She explained everything she was doing

11/24/2025

Extremely through and reassuring

11/22/2025

She explained the xray to where I could understand what ws going on. She was friendly and easy to talkto

11/17/2025

She is very thorough and takes time to discuss what matters. She explains where and what the issues are.

11/15/2025

She did an awesome job very professional kind and courteous

11/12/2025

She listened to me and explained everything clearly.

11/08/2025

Dr. Cottrell is so easy to talk with about whatever problem I am having. I feel she is totally concerned with providing the best possible solution to get me on the road to recovery. Always come home feeling that things are going to get better, and that’s great a great positive feeling to have. I appreciate Dr.Cottrell so much.

10/29/2025

I felt comfortable anticipating further care and procedures.

10/27/2025

She is letting me know what to expect each time I have been there

10/23/2025

She is a very good Spine Specialist.

10/20/2025

Personable, thorough. Takes her time.

10/11/2025

Very knowledge of her work.

10/01/2025

👍🏻

09/30/2025

She’s great! Always listens to you and finds solutions to help.

09/24/2025

She is a true patient’s doctor

09/21/2025

She was very nice and did a great job.
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