Cara Cockerill, MD

Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
English
All Ages
4.8/5 Read Reviews

Meet Cara Cockerill, MD

Dr. Cara Cockerill is a board-certified otolaryngologist who enjoys treating the full spectrum of Ear, Nose and Throat related conditions. She completed her training in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota - one of the top training programs in the nation. While at Mayo she was able to gain comprehensive surgical expertise in all aspects of ENT, where there was no case too complex. Dr. William Mayo said, “The best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered.”, and she has carried this forward as her motto of care.

Dr. Cockerill grew up in Abilene, Texas. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Spanish. Dr. Cockerill received her medical degree from the University of Texas at Houston where she was elected a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. During her residency, she also published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Cockerill has a special interest in hearing loss, allergy, sinus disease, thyroid/parathyroid disease, head and neck cancer, pediatric otolaryngology and vestibular disorders.


Locations

  • CHRISTUS
    Ear, Nose and Throat
    1340 Wonder World Dr., Suite 2300, Suite 2300, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Hours
    Closed
    • Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Children's

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care Corporation

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos/New Braunfels

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) Blue Advantage
  • BlueChoice TC
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network
  • Humana Military TRICARE
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan Commercial
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • United Healthcare (UHC) - Community Plan

Education & Certifications

Residency: Mayo Clinic Health System - Rochester

Medical Education: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.8
  • Listened Carefully 4.8
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.8
  • Spent Enough Time 4.7
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.8

Patient reviews (74)

5.0

She's a great Dr.

5.0

Excellent

5.0

Thank you so much, Dr. Cockerill. I enjoyed our visit... even though you stuck a camera down my nose. :)

Get to know Cara Cockerill, MD