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Dr. Joe Cole identified specializing in General Practice, Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and RheumatologyRheumatology
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, and "collagen" diseases.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Rheumatology.

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Cole is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - City Centre
333 N Santa Rosa Ave
San Antonio, TX

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Education

Dr. Cole attended medical school at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and graduated in 1978 having 34 years experience. Additional Rheumatology training was conducted at Washington University Affiliated Hospitals.

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Patients may also know Dr. Joe Cole MD as:

• Joe L Cole
• J Cole

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