Overview
Dr. Scott Cole is a highly skilled, board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. In addition to his comprehensive ophthalmology practice, Dr. Cole specializes in oculoplastic surgery, offering procedures such as internal ptosis repair, internal brow lift, and endoscopic tearing surgery.
Dr. Cole provides expert care for a variety of conditions, including ptosis (droopy eyelid), dermatochalasis (excess eyelid skin), brow ptosis, eyelid malpositions like ectropion and entropion, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, thyroid eye disease, and skin cancers around the eyelids. He also performs reconstructive surgery following Mohs’ micrographic surgery and offers comprehensive eye care for adults, ensuring a full spectrum of ophthalmic services.
A native of Columbus, Georgia, Dr. Cole earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Georgia before receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University and a fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah. Dr. Cole completed his residency in Ophthalmology in Augusta, Georgia, and his specialized fellowship in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Eyelid Drooping, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
Insurance
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Locations
110 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 1, Johnson City, TN 37604
321 Midway Medical Park Ste 2, Bristol, TN 37620
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Johnson City Eye Clinic
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Areas of Expertise
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- Eyelid BumpDr. Cole isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Experienced
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.