Dr. John Cottle is a practicing optometrist at Sabates Eye Centers. He received his undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Science, Forestry, from Michigan Technological University in May of 1997. He was awarded his Doctor of Optometry, cum laude, from Illinois College of Optometry (ICO), Chicago Illinois in May 2004.

During his educational experience at ICO, Dr. Cottle compiled an extensive student externship history. At the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Huntington WV, he participated in advanced eye care with an emphasis on ocular disease cases with frequent management of diabetic eye disease, ARMD, glaucoma and cataract pre/post operative care. Additionally, Dr. Cottle also served at the Illinois Eye Institute and the Center for Advanced Medicine, University of Chicago Hospital. During these assignments, his emphasis included low vision rehabilitation services, pediatric eye care, and rotations in neuro-ophthalmology, oculo-plastics, glaucoma and retina service.

Dr. Cottle has earned several distinguished honors and awards. Among them, he received a Trustees Scholarship from 2000-2004, was elected President of the student chapter of the American Academy of Optometry (Illinois College of Optometry), and was a member of the Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity, Illinois College of Optometry.

Dr. Cottle practices at the following offices:

Independence Medical Plaza
Leawood Eye Center - University Park Medical Plaza

Dr. Cottle is also available at our other locations as needed.