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Dr. Joe Cole, MD

Dr. Joe Cole, MD

Rheumatology

Dr. Joe Cole, MD is a rheumatologist in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Atascosa. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

CHRISTUS Children's

333 N Santa Rosa # 7 San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 704-2160

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cole specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cole's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cole

3.7

15 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
53%
53%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
13%
13%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
20%
20%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bob Holmes – Jul 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
clch in New Braunfels, TX – Nov 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Honolulu, HI – Jun 21, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Joe Cole, MD is a pediatric rheumatologist at the CHRISTUS Children's pediatric hospital in San Antonio, TX.

  • Rheumatology

  • University Of Texas At Dallas

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

CHRISTUS Children's

CHRISTUS Children's333 N Santa Rosa # 7 San Antonio, TX 78207
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97
    Jourdanton, TX 78026

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

    15% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Recipient of 57
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Children's Hospital of San Antonio

    333 N Santa Rosa
    San Antonio, TX 78207
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award
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