James Cole, MD

Major Health Partners

Spine Surgery

Shelbyville, IN

Most recent review: 1 week ago Recent
5.0
162 Ratings
81 Comments

James Cole, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic and lumbar surgery. His expertise encompasses treating a variety of spinal diagnoses with operative procedures. Dr. Cole received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University. He received his medical degree at East Tennessee State University and his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kentucky.

5.0
162 Ratings
81 Comments

James Cole, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic and lumbar surgery. His expertise encompasses treating a variety of spinal diagnoses with operative procedures. Dr. Cole received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University. He received his medical degree at East Tennessee State University and his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kentucky.

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Very friendly and thorough.

(1 week ago) Sep-2026

You listen to my concerns he addressed the issues very patient and kind

(2 weeks ago) Sep-2026

Explained the problem and what it would take to fix in simple terms

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Very friendly and informative

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Dr. Cole was very concerned about my pain, neck situation and results. I think he was honest with the diagnosis.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Dr. Cole is amazing and I highly recommend him.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Dr. Cole is kind, courteous, and very attentive to your needs as a patient. I’d recommend him to anyone I know!

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

My experience was wonderful. He took time to listen to my concerns, explain findings and what he recommended for treatment. Dr. Cole was very patient and thorough with all my concerns. He was sincere and I would highly recommend him.

(1 month ago) Aug-2026

I have been a patient of Dr. Cole’s since 2005 and would not let anyone else touch my back. He is thorough, conscientious, and knowledgeable. He is a prince among gentlemen. He has operated on both me and my husband. He is 5 star in our book.

(2 months ago) Aug-2026

Dr. Cole is always so polite and easy to talk to. You can tell he really cares about his patients.

(2 months ago) Jul-2026