James Cole, MD

Practice: Major Health Partners

Specialty: Spine Surgery

Office locations: Shelbyville, IN

Most recent review: 1 week ago Recent
5.0 out of 5
169 Ratings
84 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 out of 5
169 Ratings
84 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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Dr Cole is the Best! He is patient ,kind and truly cares about his patients.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very pleasing experience very informative.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very thorough

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very friendly and thorough.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Aug-2026

Very friendly and informative

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago) Aug-2026

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago) Aug-2026

Dr. Cole is amazing and I highly recommend him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months 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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago) Aug-2026