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
    Multi specialty Clinic
    1340 Wonder World Dr., Suite 2300, Suite 2300, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Hours
    Open
    • 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

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos

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 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 (61)

5.0

Thanks so much for everything.

4.0

Caring attitude - was easily seen in her work and conversations on medical topics. Never ignored me

5.0

Her PA was excellent

5.0

Will definitely go back if needed.

5.0

Would definitely recommend.

5.0

Great job.

5.0

Very thorough and took the time to listen

4.0

Thank you

5.0

Thank You for caring.

5.0

Excellent Doctor! I am glad that my retired ENT’s office recommended Dr. COCKERILL. I was not satisfied with the one that my family Dr. recommend to me in Austin.

5.0

I appreciated the report on my visit on my patient portal.

5.0

The staff took the time to know me and my history and the doctor took the time to know my background and why I was there.

5.0

We dont have any suggestions. This practice is perfect in our estimation. We thank you for taking such good care of us.

5.0

Very pleased!

2.0

Don’t make assumptions about a child and their parents based off one encounter. If you have not seen the child throughout most of their childhood you have no idea how many doctors they have seen nor how much that parent and child have been through. Especially if they have multiple birth defects. Please remember that these parents have received a lot of bad news when it comes to their child. you are not their parent and you only see them for 30 min. They have been with them their entire lives. Please don’t pretend like you know everything after sitting with their child for 30 min.

5.0

Excellent physician

5.0

Excellent provider.

5.0

Excellent experience.

5.0

Excellent

5.0

Was with Dr just a short time. Mostly talked to the PA

5.0

Would recommend her to others.

4.0

I just did not feel dressed my health issue

5.0

Thanks for such great care.

5.0

Very competent and great communicator.

5.0

Very friendly staff and provider

5.0

They have very gentle care !!

5.0

It was exellent

5.0

Great to experience!

5.0

Kind and professional and helpful. Took time to explain things and listened to my concerns and answered all my questions

5.0

She had a coworker come in for a second opinion. The young woman who got my information and prepped me before seeing the doctor was very polite and respectful.

5.0

Thank you

5.0

Will recommend your location to family and friends.

5.0

No results so far.

5.0

I think I said it all in the previous page.

5.0

I am very satisfied with Dr Cockerill

5.0

Ty so much for your gentleness with my granddaughter.

5.0

I feel that the doctor cares about my health and was a caring person

5.0

Dr. Cockerill answered my questions and was willing to explain so I could understand my condition and possible solutions.

5.0

Thank you Dr. Cockerill for working me in. Greatly appreciated. You and your staff are awesome.

5.0

She listens and is compassionate to your needs

5.0

I would highly recommend her and her staff to family or friends.

5.0

Very caring and friendly

5.0

I highly recommend her without reservation!

5.0

Dr. Cara Cockrell is a keeper. Very accommodating to my issued and always explains herself thoroughly.

5.0

Explained everything carefully

5.0

Excellent provider - ive worked for 25 years in healthcare and was quite pleased w her.

5.0

Made me feel like family

5.0

She spends appropriate amount so I can be fully informed

5.0

Thank you for your kindness.

5.0

The doctor spent a lot of time with me explaining the reasoning behind my issues and how we can resolve them.

5.0

Dr. C. and her nurses are wonderful!

5.0

The ear test doctor was so good at explaining everything!

5.0

This was a very positive experience.

5.0

I was relaxed with her and felt she was interested in what I was experiencing

4.0

Thx go Hoth HD dsusethcdcj

5.0

She was great..!

5.0

I would return if I need your specialty services.

5.0

I had a very good experience

5.0

I think I am in good hands.

5.0

We look forward to future visits with Dr. Cockerill.

5.0

I think my situation might need further looking at. I will pursue that in the future if the discomfort continues.