
Overview
"Dr. Cole was raised on a cotton farm in the Texas Panhandle near Clarendon, TX. He graduated summa cum laude from West Texas State University and subsequently attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he graduated in 1992. After five years of general surgery residency training at the University of Kansas, Dr. Cole practiced for the following 16 years in Lincoln, NE, until returning home to the great state of Texas in 2012. While in Nebraska, Dr. Cole was an adjunct instructor for the University of Nebraska. In addition, the time in Nebraska helped make Dr. Cole an avid Cornhusker football fan. Dr. Cole has also been a pilot for over a decade and is proud to be a designee of the Federal Aviation Administration as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner. Dr. Cole combines quality training, 25 years of general surgical experience and good ""old-fashioned"" bedside manner to help his patients' surgical experiences be as positive as possible. Dr. Cole is proud of his Texas roots; his fourth great grandfather, Gabriel Cole, fought in the Siege of Bexar (1835) at San Antonio in the Texas Revolution.".
Dr. Cole is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Cole is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.
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6130 W Parker Rd MOB1,, Ste 111, Plano, TX 75093
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy B. Cole
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy B. Cole?
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Is Dr. Timothy B. Cole a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy B. Cole is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Timothy B. Cole specialize in?
While Dr. Timothy B. Cole is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Timothy B. Cole accept my insurance?
Dr. Timothy B. Cole accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-747-0440 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- HerniaDr. Cole isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
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- CellulitisDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
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- Hernia SurgeryDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Cole isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
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