Dr. J. Steven Cole, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Fort Worth, TX
Dr. Cole runs a direct primary care practice where he can focus on each patient more personally.
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About Dr. Cole
Dr. Cole received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1984. He completed his family practice residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth in 1987. He was certified by the American Board of Family Practice in 1987 and named a Fellow by the board in 2000.
He has been in private practice since 1987. He is a past president of the Tarrant County Academy of Family Physicians. He runs a direct primary care practice where he can focus on each patient more personally.
He offers in-office general medical care for ages 12 through geriatric care.
Membership and fees
The practice is a direct primary care practice, sometimes called concierge medicine.
Members get same day or next day appointments, and direct access to Dr. Cole during office hours and after hours by cell phone or email.
Members also get an annual comprehensive wellness or preventive exam, usually about 60 minutes, and in-office surgeries and procedures.
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Patient reviews
"Treats each visit as important and takes time to listen."
He is really sharp, and I admire him for making such an accurate diagnosis.
"Dr. Cole listened to my full 12-year history with patience and sent me for a bone marrow test, which revealed that I have Mastocytosis, a very rare disorder. He is really sharp, and I admire him for making such an accurate diagnosis."
A doctor who is both compassionate and knowledgeable.
"A doctor who is both compassionate and knowledgeable. After attempting unsuccessfully to improve my asthma, Dr. Cole referred me to a fantastic pulmonologist. I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Steven Cole!"
He has always believed in and listened to my wife and me.
"The office wait time is a little longer than I would like, but this doctor has truly saved my life by dealing with my chronic pain. And he has always believed in and listened to my wife and me."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Cole take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice is a direct primary care practice, sometimes called concierge medicine. For specialists or procedures covered by a patient's insurance, the practice offers in-network referral consultation.
Is Dr. Cole board certified?
Dr. Cole was certified by the American Board of Family Practice in 1987.
Where did Dr. Cole train?
Dr. Cole received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1984. He completed his family practice residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth in 1987.
Can members reach Dr. Cole after hours?
Members have direct access to Dr. Cole during office hours, and after hours by cell phone or email.
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