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Dr. James Cole, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.2 (30)
Map Pin Small El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. James Cole, MD

Dr. James Cole, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in El Paso, TX. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Cole, completed a residency at Boston Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Cole an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Cole works at Southwestern Eye Institute - Common Drive in El Paso, TX with other offices in Las Cruces, NM. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Cole's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Common Drive
    1400 Common Dr # B, El Paso, TX 79936 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 221-6267
  2. 2
    Las Cruces
    2301 Saturn Cir, Las Cruces, NM 88012 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (575) 210-9849
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Resler Drive
    150 S Resler Dr, El Paso, TX 79912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 207-2861

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    About Dr. James Cole, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 33 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1033108931
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor University
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    Residency
    • Boston Medical Center
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    • University of California at San Diego
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    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
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    • Ophthalmology
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