Overview
President David J. Cole, M.D. FACS, received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from New Mexico State University and he received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York. He interned and completed his residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the NIH/NCI Surgery Branch in Bethesda.Dr. Cole came to MUSC in 1994. In 2003 he was named the A. McKoy Rose, Jr. M.D. endowed chair in surgical oncology and was selected as chairman for the Department of Surgery in September of 2007. Dr. Cole was then elected president of MUSC Physicians in 2013. He held these esteemed titles until becoming president of MUSC on July 1, 2014.Dr. Cole is board certified through the American Board of Surgery with a primary clinical field of interest in breast cancer as well as melanoma and sarcoma. He has a strong research background with more than 17 years of continuous funding by the NIH. He recently stepped down after seven years as the medical director for the center for cellular therapy in order to concentrate on the needs surrounding his newest role. His research at the center focused on novel cancer vaccine development and molecular diagnostics.
Dr. Cole is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cole has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
MUSC Health Surgical Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center
Dr. Denise Carneiro-Pla is a board-certified general surgeon who is focused in endocrine surgery. She was educated in Brazil including medical school and residency in general surgery. In 1998, shortly after her residency, she was invited to the United States to be a researcher in endocrine surgery which started her interest and commitment to this specialty. The research fellowship at the University of Miami School of Medicine lasted for a period of three-and-a-half years and then extended to another year and a half as a clinical fellow of endocrine surgery under Dr. George Irvin's mentorship.Following these five years of specialized endocrine surgery training in this center of excellence, Dr. Carneiro-Pla was ready to start her career as an academic surgeon in the U.S. and she repeated the residency in general surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine.Dr. Carneiro-Pla has been a faculty of the Department of Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina since 2007, with a practice exclusively dedicated to endocrine surgery treating thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgical diseases. She remains academically productive writing papers and book chapters in endocrine surgery, mainly in parathyroid disease and cervical ultrasonography, which are her special interests.Dr. Carneiro-Pla currently sees patients in downtown Charleston at Hollings Cancer Center and at North Charleston Specialty Care, where ultrasonography is available as part of cervical physical examination and to guide necessary procedures. The indicated surgeries are performed at our state-of-the-art hospital, Ashley River Tower. Dr. Carneiro is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Carneiro is currently accepting new patients.
Carolina Family Care Inc.
Andrea Abbott is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Abbott is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Melanoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
MUSC University Hospital
Arman Kilic is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kilic is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David J. Cole
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David J. Cole?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David J. Cole by calling their office at 843-792-9300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David J. Cole a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David J. Cole is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David J. Cole specialize in?
While Dr. David J. Cole is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David J. Cole participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David J. Cole has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. David J. Cole's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David J. Cole accept my insurance?
Dr. David J. Cole accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- MelanomaDr. Cole isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Cole isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Cole isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Cole isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Cole isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Breast InfectionDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- FibroadenomaDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.