Respected Bay Area Houston Physician John Cottingham, MD, Opens MDVIP Practice

Board-Certified Family Doctor Specializing in Preventive Health and Wellness Opens in Webster, Texas

WEBSTER, Texas and BOCA RATON, Fla., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MDVIP, the leader in membership-based healthcare with a network of over 1,300 primary care physicians nationwide, today announced that John Cottingham, MD, a board-certified family doctor with 18 years of experience providing care in Houston’s Bay Area, has opened an MDVIP-affiliated practice in Webster, Texas. His office is located at 400 W Medical Center Blvd, Suite 215, in the Clear Lake Medical Plaza 2.

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As an MDVIP affiliate, Dr. Cottingham maintains a smaller practice compared to traditional primary care. This allows him to spend more time with each patient and provide whole-person care focused on preventive health measures, early intervention and lifestyle coaching. His practice offers other benefits, including same- or next-day appointments that last an average of 30 minutes and the ability to reach him 24/7 by phone.

“My goal is to partner with patients not just in treating their current health concerns, but also in developing a proactive plan to prevent future issues,” said Dr. Cottingham, who is affiliated with Clear Lake Regional Medical Center and is also an Aviation Medical Examiner for the FAA. “As both a primary care physician and a fitness enthusiast, I focus on lifestyle medicine in my practice. I guide patients in adopting and maintaining healthy habits, from regular exercise to effective stress management, to prevent or reverse disease. This approach takes time and fosters strong patient relationships, which is made possible through the MDVIP program.”

Personalized Care
For an annual membership fee, patients receive the MDVIP Wellness Program, a comprehensive yearly health assessment that includes advanced diagnostic tests and screenings to give a more complete view of the patient’s overall health. Using the results, the doctor provides ongoing coaching and tools to help patients make healthier lifestyle choices, prevent disease and achieve their wellness goals.

As part of the annual visit, Dr. Cottingham also includes VO2 max testing, which provides the most accurate estimate of a patient’s cardiopulmonary fitness level. The data allows him to tailor exercise prescriptions for patients and measure improvements in this important metric of health.

Other benefits include the MDVIP Connect app and website, where patients can communicate with the doctor online, access personal health records and obtain meal plans, workout programs and other healthcare resources. Should an emergent need arise while a patient is traveling, the doctor can help arrange care with a local hospital, pharmacy or physician, which may include another MDVIP affiliate.

Proven Health Outcomes
Eleven peer-reviewed, published studies show that patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices experience better health outcomes compared to those in traditional primary care, including:

79% fewer hospitalizations for Medicare patients, equating to $600 million savings in one year
72% fewer hospitalizations for commercially insured patients
40% more patients identified at risk for cardiovascular disease using advanced testing

MDVIP’s patient satisfaction scores and annual renewal rates consistently exceed 90%.

About John Cottingham, MD
Dr. Cottingham earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed his internship and residency in family medicine at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, formerly San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, in Baytown, Texas. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is affiliated with Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. Since 2021, he has served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Clinical, Health, and Applied Sciences at the University of Houston–Clear Lake. Outside of his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Cottingham enjoys strength training, conditioning and surfing and is a competitive sprinter. His office is located 400 W Medical Center Blvd, Suite 215, in the Clear Lake Medical Plaza 2 in Webster, Texas. For more information about Dr. Cottingham or to join his practice, visit http://mdvip.com/johncottinghammd.

About MDVIP
Founded in 2000, MDVIP leads the market in membership-based healthcare that goes far beyond concierge medicine services with a national network of more than 1,300 primary care physicians serving over 400,000 patients. The company offers medical practice solutions customized to meet the needs of doctors and patients. MDVIP is ranked one of the 10 Top Executive Wellness Programs by Worth magazine and is recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare. For more information, visit www.mdvip.com. Follow MDVIP on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

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