FAQs

Yes. Dr. Cole is accepting new patients at his Memphis practice with OrthoSouth, including patients referred by another physician and those who contact the office directly.

Dr. Cole treats conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow, including injuries from trauma and sports. This includes hand and wrist pain, elbow pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, thumb CMC joint arthritis, tennis elbow (epicondylitis), hand and wrist fractures, scaphoid injuries and nonunion, tendinitis, nerve compression, and acute upper extremity injuries.

Dr. Cole trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, completed orthopaedic residency at the University of Tennessee's Erlanger Hospital, and finished fellowship training in surgery of the hand and upper extremity at Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. That fellowship focused specifically on the hand, wrist, and elbow, which is the subspecialty he practices today.

Yes. Sports and trauma-related hand and wrist injuries are part of Dr. Cole's practice, alongside common conditions like tendinitis and nerve compression.

For a serious injury, go to the emergency room first, especially if there is visible deformity, you cannot move your fingers, or you have lost feeling. Dr. Cole provides urgent evaluation for acute upper extremity injuries once you are stable, and his office can coordinate follow-up care with the emergency room or your referring physician.

This depends on your insurance plan. Some insurers require a referral before you can schedule with a specialist, and others do not. Check with your insurance plan or call the office to confirm what you need before your visit.

Bring a photo ID and your insurance card, along with any imaging or medical records related to your hand, wrist, or elbow. Office staff will confirm exactly what you need when you schedule.

Coverage depends on your specific insurance plan and the treatment involved. The office verifies insurance benefits before your visit, so call ahead with your insurance information to confirm what is covered. This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Talk with Dr. Cole's office about your specific symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.