Cara Cockerill, MD
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
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CHRISTUSEar, Nose and Throat1340 Wonder World Dr., Suite 2300, Suite 2300, San Marcos, TX 78666HoursClosed
- 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
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (74)
She's a great Dr.
Excellent
Thank you so much, Dr. Cockerill. I enjoyed our visit... even though you stuck a camera down my nose. :)
