
Ian Cote, MD
Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adults (ages 19-26)
- Adults
- Geriatrics (ages 70+)
Languages
- Spanish
- French
- English
About Ian Cote
Areas of Expertise
Biography
Dr Ian Cote, MD, is a neurological surgeon who specializes in surgical treatments of the spine and peripheral nerves. He joined the UM Department of Neurosurgery and serves as Director of Neurosurgery at Jackson South Medical Center (JSMC) as well as the JSMC Chief of Spine Service. He headed the development of its state-of-the art spine surgery facility, which includes minimally invasive spine surgery, image guidance technology, complex spinal instrumentation, disc replacement surgery, osteobiologics to promote bone healing and is a proponent of intraoperative safety, utilizing cutting edge neuro-monitoring techniques. Dr. Cote obtained his medical doctorate at the University of Ottawa, and completed his neurosurgical residency at The Ottawa Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. He was awarded a dual fellowship in complex spine and peripheral nerve surgery, which he completed at the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine. He obtained board certification and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He has roots in the Canadian and Haitian communities, and is fluent in both French and English. He has taken part in international efforts to bring neurosurgical treatment to patients in Haiti, and is proficient in providing cost- effective care. Dr. Cote sees patients at Jackson South Medical Center, Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami’s Spine and Brain Clinic.
Locations
- 1295 Northwest 14th Street, Suite 1700, Miami, FL 33125
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- phone: 305-243-6946
- 15155 Southwest 97th Avenue, Suite 240, Miami, FL 33176
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Miami Dept of Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgery, 2015
- Residency: University of Ottowa, Neurological Surgery, 2014
- Medical School: University of Ottawa School of Medicine, Medical Doctorate, 2008
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
- Aetna-Medicaid HMO
- Aetna-Medicare HMO
- Aetna-Medicare PPO
- Aetna-POS
- Aetna-PPO
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
- BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
- Beech Street-PPO
- Broward Health Medical Center
- CarePlus-Medicare HMO
- Catholic Hospice
- CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
- Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
- Cigna Affiliates
- Cigna Behavioral Health
- Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
- Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
- Cigna Shared Administration
- Cigna-EPO
- Cigna-HMO
- Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
- Cigna-POS
- Cigna-PPO
- Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
- CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
- Concordia Behavioral Health
- CorVel - WC
- Coventry First Health - WC
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
- Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
- Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
- Coventry National-PPO
- Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
- Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
- Coventry-First Health-PPO
- Delta Dental-PPO
- DentaQuest (ADI)
- DIKLA
- Dimension - WC
- Dimension Plus-PPO
- EHN - PPO
- EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
- Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
- eyeQuest
- FCCI - WC
- Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
- Florida PACE (FPC)
- Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
- Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
- Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
- Global Excel Mgt PPO
- Global Health Claims Services
- Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
- Guardian Life PPO
- HAA Preferred Partners
- Health First Health-HMO/POS
- Health First Health-Medicare HMO
- Health First Health-PPO
- Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
- Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
- Humana - HUMx
- Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
- Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
- Humana National Transplant
- Humana-EPO
- Humana-HMO
- Humana-Medicaid HMO
- Humana-Medicare HMO
- Humana-PPO
- Humana-Premier
- iCare Health Solutions
- Interlink Health Services
- International Kids Fund (IKF)
- League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
- Life Trac
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
- MDAbroad
- Medica-Medicare HMO
- Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
- Medicus
- Metlife Dental-PPO
- MHNet Behavioral Network
- Molina
- Molina - Market Place
- Molina-Medicaid HMO
- Molina-Medicare HMO
- Morgan White International
- MultiPlan-PPO
- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
- National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
- North Broward Hospital District-PPO
- Olympus Managed Healthcare
- Optum
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
- Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
- Prime Health Services - WC
- Quality Health Management
- Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
- Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
- Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
- Sanus Health Corporation
- Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
- Start Healthcare Network
- Sunshine
- Sunshine - AMBETTER
- Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
- Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
- Sunshine-Medicare HMO
- Tricare South Prime-HMO
- Tricare South Standard-PPO
- United Behavioral Health (UBH)
- UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
- UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
- UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
- UnitedHealthcare-PPO
- University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
- VUMI
- Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
- Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
- Wexford Health-State Inmates
- Worldwide Managed Care
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
567 ratings, 112 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Above average. U.M. Show it cares for there patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
I understood everything the doctor said
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Eficiente.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Positive air of possibilities
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Would highly recommend to anyone n
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
I found out about Dr Cote from one of his former patients who was very satisfied with his care. I can see why!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
I like them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
He is confident and likable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Cote is an exceptional physician who you can tell cares for his patients. I am very impressed with his professional caring demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
I’m happy the way they treat me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Everything went well with my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
I am anxious to return to discuss the results of recent testing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
I have already recommended this provider to family members and my husband was one of his patient and since he was so good to my husband now I went with him for my back problems. He is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Satisfy saw a doctor that explains why I don't walking. Explains the MRI. X-Ray by imagen, gave all resources.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
The doctor rose very Curtis. He explained everything very well about the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Just perfect! Dr Cote is just magic! He returned my life back to me! I was miserable due to pain and today I am walking and living pain free with dignity and quality. Thank you dr. Cote
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
De excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
He's Very Caring for his Patience we are not just a #
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Top notch office. The only negative was they didn’t have coffee in the waiting room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Very knowledgeable and caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Thank you. Keep it up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Excellent experiece!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Cote was absolutely awesome and super knowledgeable and caring
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
I need to change the response to bwimg satisfied ar the wait time. It was excellent Suggestion. - survey ahould have a back button to correct resppnses
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
The staffing treatment was with care Thank You
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Muy bueno exelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Everyone was very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Todo exelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
I’m very grateful that Dr. Cote was recommended to me. He’s an amazing man, very courteous and completely into doing the best surgery possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Always a Pleasure!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Cote was very thorough with explaining the MRI report
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr was very knowledgeable and helpful in everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Extremely satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Good all around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Todo excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
I truly appreciate Dr. Ian Cote for taking the time to support me during a difficult time. He listened attentively to my concerns and health history, making me feel genuinely heard and understood. He carefully explained my treatment options and provided a plan that I felt comfortable with and confident in. His compassion and professionalism made a real difference in my experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Will send excellent reviews via Health Grades, Vital grades, etc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr Cote gave me back my life fixing 5 vertebraes. He is going to be my neurosursurgeon forever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Very competent doctor with great knowledge and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Love the doctor and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Everyone was very professional & caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Increiblemente Excelente en todo
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Muy buenos profesionales
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Dr. Ian Cote excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Good care professional, respectful care about patient doctor cote and physician staff is he best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Very profesional..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
All was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
Dr Cote is just great! Caring, professional and a great listener. He gave me my life back . I am deeply thankful to him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr. Cote is very credentialed and professional. At the same time he is very nice, kind, and interested in the patient. If I were to need surgery, I would absolutely trust him to do a good job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Excellent doctor very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
The care that I received from identifing the issue to the repairing I have and will continue to inform others of the gem that changed my and my entire family lives.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Love Dr Cote!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
A++
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Really very grateful for the visit with the nurse and my doctor my congratulations very professional at all times
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr. Ian Cote is a phenomenal doctor, his bedside manner and care is impeccable. I am blessed to have him as my surgeon & care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2024
Focus attention
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2024
Have already told friends about how good everything went
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2024
Excellent doctor very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr. Cote and office staff are Great....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Excellent Dr and assistant, took time to explain everything!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Dr. Ian Cote is one of the most respected and knowledgeable doctor I have met in many years. He is just fabulous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Very good in every way! 10
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
I can't thank enough!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Dr. Ian Cote is a professional of excellence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2024
The Doctor was excellent. Took time with the diagnosis and very informational.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
I would recommend Dr. Iam Cote for his experience I have seen patients operated on by him with great satisfaction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr. Cote seems very knowledgeable. In addition, he tries to avoid unnecessary surgeries.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Excellent service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr. Cote and his staff are very professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Doctor Cote and his staff were very caring, patient, and took their time to answer all my questions and clear all my concerns. It was my first time visiting a doctor from UM and I'm very satisfied with my decision of changing healthcare provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
US patients we need more doctors like Dr Cote in this world! I felt secure that he would provide me the best treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Great experience, Dr. Ian Cote and Nurse Practitioner Michelle Viteri are very professional and provide excellent patient care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr. Cote, his staff, and students are all top notch!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
I have previously referred friends to Doctor Cote.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2024
Buena experiencia
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Dr. Cote was straight forward and caring, explaining clearly the issues and the options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
MY EXPERIENCE WAS ALL GREAT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
Dr. Cote is excellent, and the way that treat you make you feel very relax.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr. Cote clearly explained the procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
I congratulate them very kindly and the doctor explained his opinion about my problems and my conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Excellent very grateful for the attention and care offered thank you for your help in my recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2024
Very good, I am great full whit the cere I have revived
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2024
Dr. Cote is a wonderful doctor who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and reassuring as to the condition and procedures that will be required for a successful outcome. The appointments never seem rushed and would highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Top service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
The doctor is very profesional, very concern about any detail regarding my sirgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Dr Ian Cote has been my favorite Dr, for his perfect attention to my health condition, his natural humanity, and interest in helping me channel my medical needs even in areas of other specialties referring to other magnificent specialists, my experience at UM has been much more than I imagined, Thank you Dr Cote, it is written by someone who Nursing was his first profession
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2024
Very good experience. All very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2024
Excellent provider with the Best bedside manners and knowledge. Very thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Dr Cote is an incredible neurosurgeon. He saved my life and preserved my ability to walk and retain my independence after a head on car collision. He is also the most genuine and compassionate doctors I have encountered during my entire life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
I have a very good experience with my neuro surgeon. Recommended highly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2024
Dr Cote extraordinary five star
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2024
Excellent doctor. Very professional, very concerned about my concerns and very explanatory overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
I would recommend to others
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Excellent care, he explain everything to me very well and take very good care of my health, I am super grateful for all his attention and care, Dr Ian.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr Cote is personable, incredibly smart and genuinely thorough in his approach. Really appreciated my time with him and left with a good understanding of where I am at and what comes next
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2024
Dr. Ian Cote was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2024
He is extremely kind and explanatory with my medical condition. Thank you