Dana H Kotler, MD

Dana H Kotler, MD

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4.837838 average rating from 259 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Hyannis, MA
  • Wellesley, MA
  • Newton, MA

Dr. Kotler is a board certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and and Sports Medicine. She holds a B.A. in Biology (Hon.) and Dance Performance from Oberlin College, a comprehensive certification in the Pilates Method from Power Pilates, and an M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed a preliminary year in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, and a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University. She completed her Sports Medicine fellowship at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School in 2014.

She has been a guest lecturer and presenter in the Theater and Dance Department at Oberlin College, and national meetings including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. Her current interests are in injury prevention and anatomy education for dancers and athletes, cycling medicine, the mind-body connection, as well as the role of the core training and the Pilates Method in the treatment of back pain. She is a former instructor for Power Pilates in NY as well as former owner/director of Happy Now Flat Belly, in Williamsburg Brooklyn. Formerly a dancer, she has collaborated with numerous artists, and created several movement-based short films, some of which have been shown at film festivals. She competes in amateur bicycle racing in the divisions of road, track, and cyclocross.

Education & Training

  • 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

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.837838 average rating from 259 reviews

  • She is knowledgeable, respectful, and listens carefully to meet my needs.

    2026-07-08

  • Dr. Kotler was one of the best doctors I have ever seen. She was professional, courteous, knowledgeable. She made me feel so comfortable and safe and cared for. I would highly recommend her to anyone. Really, really, truly one of the best doctors I have ever had the experience of working with and I look forward to continued care with her. A true asset to your team.

    2026-07-08

  • I am confident that we will discover what is causing the discomfort in my back.

    2026-07-01

  • Dr. Kotler always takes time to answer my questions and listen to my concerns. I feel that we have a collaborative relationship when it comes to my plan of care. I greatly appreciate her knowledge, expertise and guidance .

    2026-07-01

  • I always have a positive visit

    2026-07-01

  • Doctor Kotler is very knowledgeable and thorough with her patients.

    2026-07-01

  • The information Dr. Kotler shared about my injury and the course of action and timeline of healing was extremely helpful.

    2026-06-27

  • I was pleased with the experience and with the results!

    2026-06-24

  • Always well informed about my situation.

    2026-06-22

  • Excellent knowledge of her field! Superb advice

    2026-06-21

  • Dr. Kotler is wonderful. She spends the time to hear her patients' concerns and explain possible treatment options.

    2026-06-22

  • Dr. Kotler is always thorough and very knowledgeable. I have another underlying condition and I appreciate that she makes sure that she's up to date with my medical treatment and progress.

    2026-06-17

  • Haven't seen her in a few years. personable, knowledgable, thorough, Ordered appropriate testing, treatment plan& followup.

    2026-06-17

  • Dr. Kotler is amazing. She listens to all your concerns and makes you part of the plan to make things better.

    2026-06-16

  • Like the provider a lot. She explains things well. Front desk staff could be more cordial.

    2026-06-12

  • Very straightforward and clear

    2026-06-11

  • Excellent; third visit always great!!

    2026-06-10

  • Dana Kotler may be the single most amazing communicator and care provider that I've ever dealt with in my almost [redacted] years of life. [redacted], the assistant who also provides me with my other care, is tremendous as well. The team there is nothing but the best. I was referred to Dana by a friend who's ecstatically happy as well and I am going to pass along the same recommendations. Please, if you want to make the system better, have everybody be like Dana. So thank you very much.

    2026-06-11

  • It was a good experience and I would trust dr Kotler to help me again in case of any new issues.

    2026-06-10

  • excellent people and diagnostic skills

    2026-06-07

  • The Provider went out there way to accommodate me!!!

    2026-06-10

  • She listed all of the options that are available for my condition and let me decide which one was best for me.

    2026-06-07

  • She clearly explained the options I had for treatment and their pros and cons.

    2026-06-03

  • Dr. Kotler is awesome. She is patient, understanding, clear with her explanations and always considers the options available.

    2026-05-31

  • Dr Kotler is well prepared for my visit. She explains everything in a very understandable manner and includes me in deciding what I want to do.

    2026-05-27

  • Dr Kotler has been my provider for several years. This speaks volumes for my trust in her as an informed and caring physician.

    2026-05-29

  • Dr Kotler was so helpful! She listened and UNDERSTOOD what I was asking and needed.

    2026-05-27

  • Excellent

    2026-05-23

  • Dr Kotler explained everything to be before the procedure and then during she kept me informed as to what she was doing next and what I should expect. The procedure was painless and successful! Dr Kotler is an outstanding doctor!

    2026-05-21

  • This was a very positive experience. She asked many questions for a deep understanding of my issues. She answered all my questions and showed the results of my MRI on the computer. As a visual learner this is important to me and I am grateful. She also explained my options, and we made a plan for moving forward. She is pleasant, relational, and thorough. A unique experience in this era of medical care.

    2026-05-12

  • Wonderful doctor. Thorough, professional and approachable regarding questions and concerns

    2026-05-11

  • Explained things in an understandable way.

    2026-05-03

  • Very helpful and realistic about what can be achieved with different therapy options

    2026-05-03

  • Dr Kotler was very attentive to my pain issues and offered a couple different options for possible pain relief

    2026-05-03

  • It's difficult to express the gratitude and appreciation I have for the amount of time and professionalism and experience that they gave me and I cannot say enough about them as providers who were knowledgeable and assisted me. I've had many, many, many decades of experience with medical providers and they were at the top of, I think, [redacted] help and attention and preparation and expertise, professionalism, etc., etc. I can't say enough about them.

    2026-04-27

  • Dr Kotler was amazing! Extremely attentive and explained everything to me in way that made sense.

    2026-04-21

  • Both doctors I saw were fabulous.

    2026-04-22

  • thoughtful, empathetic, eager to solve the problem, seemed very knowledgeable.

    2026-04-20

  • Thoughtful, personable, interested - There were two others with her during my appt., a PT and a younger doc and all were participatory and had valuble info to share.

    2026-04-13

  • Dr Kotler is highly skilled & knowledgeable in pain management. She listens to my health concerns. She focuses on the best possible approach/treatment plan to alleviate & improve my pain. She does not hesitate to recommend another provider if she feels there is an alternative medical option available. She is caring & supportive, & her work ethic is the at the highest level. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Kotler for Pain Management

    2026-04-12

  • I thought Dr Kotler was not taking in what I was saying and found her to be very rude and condescending.

    2026-04-10

  • Smart, caring and precise

    2026-04-05

  • I found Dr. Kotler to be abrasive and dismissive.

    2026-04-01

  • Dr. KOTLER is the nicest physician, that always makes you feel relaxed ?? during your appointment. She is extremely knowledgeable!!! After visiting her- you always feel that you are in THE BEST HANDS!!!

    2026-03-31

  • Dr. Kotler is a deeply experienced physiatrist and a master of interventional techniques. But she is focused on YOU - and never stops trying to get you to an even higher level of function and freedom from pain. And she is super-easy to talk to. (By the way, her ability to analyze your MRI and assess its impact on the plan of treatment is truly amazing.)

    2026-04-03

  • Excellent care.

    2026-03-29

  • Incredible practitioner. So knowledgeable, kind, explains everything and considers what is best for you. Cannot give high enough ratings. So grateful.

    2026-03-23

  • Dr. Kotler is very knowledgeable, and she conveys medical info in a way that is fun and easy to understand. I always feel she is candid and upfront with me, and I appreciate this. I've seen a lot of doctors in my life and she is one of my favorites.

    2026-03-17

  • Excellent! Dana Kotler is personable, knowledgeable, and accessible. Respectful and communicates clearly using accessible language to describe medical conditions and possible interventions. This was my second virtual visit and I was as impressed this time as I was during our first meeting.

    2026-03-19

  • Dr. Kotler is amazing. She not only recognized my problem, but offered a treatment that I hadn't, that I thought I would have to make a separate appointment for. She said she had time to do it right then. So she gave me a cortisone shot and she was, and withdrew fluid from my knee, and I feel so much better. She's amazing. That's all I can say.

    2026-03-16

  • Excellent and knowledgeable. Very thorough,

    2026-03-15

  • Dana was the most caring doctor i have ever met. She listened and actually heard me after seeing three different people on cape cod who didn't want to help me. Dana was incredible.

    2026-03-12

  • She was a nice person, [redacted]

    2026-02-16

  • Always concerned that I am doing well at age [redacted] and offers interventions to reduce pain from old scoliosis and pinched nerve, [redacted]

    2026-02-25

  • Great provider. Knowledgeable and courteous.

    2026-02-05

  • Excellent care and expertise from Dr Kotler

    2026-02-01

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

    2026-01-25

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

    2026-01-25

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

    2026-01-25

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

    2026-01-25

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

    2026-01-21

  • Office visit was great. [redacted]

    2026-01-18

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

    2026-01-18

  • 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.

    2026-01-11

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

    2026-01-11

  • Attentive, leaving choices of xrays and followup to me.

    2026-01-07

  • everything was excellent and professional

    2026-01-05

  • Dr Kotler was very informative

    2025-12-30

  • 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.

    2025-12-24

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

    2025-12-17

  • Kotler Dr.is a wonderful Dr.

    2025-12-16

  • Everything was great

    2025-12-11

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

    2025-12-09

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

    2025-12-08

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

    2025-12-08

  • 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.

    2025-12-07

  • Excellent

    2025-12-07

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

    2025-12-07

  • 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!

    2025-12-03

  • the Dr was excellent knowledgeable caring

    2025-12-02

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

    2025-12-01

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

    2025-12-04

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

    2025-11-26

  • 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.

    2025-11-26

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

    2025-11-25

  • 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.

    2025-11-23

  • Treatment was successful.

    2025-11-20

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

    2025-11-20

  • The nurses at the Tanger Infusion Center are all wonderful

    2025-11-12

  • 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.

    2025-11-13

  • 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.

    2025-11-12

  • 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.

    2025-11-10

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

    2025-11-03

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

    2025-11-01

  • 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.

    2025-10-30

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

    2025-10-29

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

    2025-10-29

  • Very positive. Knowledgeable and thorough.

    2025-10-27

  • 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

    2025-10-27

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

    2025-10-25

  • Dr. Kotler has been very attentive and caring.

    2025-10-23

  • 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.

    2025-10-21

  • Explained things well.

    2025-10-12

  • 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.

    2025-10-14

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

    2025-10-13

  • Knowledgeable Personable Highly engaged

    2025-10-05

  • 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.

    2025-10-05

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

    2025-10-02

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

    2025-10-01

  • 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

    2025-10-02

  • 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.

    2025-10-02

  • 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.

    2025-09-29

  • good experience, provider and staff are very efficient

    2025-10-01

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

    2025-09-19

  • 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.

    2025-09-16

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

    2025-09-10

  • I wish Dr. Kotler was my PCP.

    2025-09-11

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

    2025-09-08

  • 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.

    2025-09-08

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

    2025-09-03

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

    2025-09-04

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

    2025-08-27

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

    2025-08-27

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

    2025-08-25

  • 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.

    2025-08-29

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