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Harrison Cotler, DO, MBA


Harrison Cotler, DO, MBA is a general surgeon.  He specializes in acute care surgery, complex laparoscopy, robotic surgery, gallbladder surgery, hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, breast cancer surgery, and wound care.  Growing up as a Jersey Shore native and ocean lifeguard, Dr. Cotler developed an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin cancers. He attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine and received his MBA from Georgian Court University.  He completed his General Surgery Residency at Stony Brook University – Southampton Hospital.  Dr. Cotler is a member of the American College of Surgeons and American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Cotler is on staff at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, and Central Jersey Surgery Center in Eatontown. Dr Cotler grew up and currently resides in Bradley Beach. His father and sister are primary care physicians in the local area, which helped, from a young age, instill a strong belief in caring for his community.  When not at work, he can be found spending time with his family, his dogs, golfing or fishing.