Summary

Dr. John Cole is an oncologist with four and a half decades of medical experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed his internship and residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation before pursuing advanced fellowship training at Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, finishing in 1987. Dr. Cole is fluent in both English and French.

Dr. Cole practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he focuses on treating breast cancer, including cases where the cancer has spread or returned. He also has expertise in managing Paget disease of the breast, a rare form of breast cancer. His approach includes coordinating physical therapy and using specialized imaging techniques to monitor treatment progress. Patients rate Dr. Cole 4.8 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 45 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, French
  • Presbyterian Hospital in City of New York
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. John T Cole

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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OncologyHematologyOncologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.8 
45 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, French
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Med School: University Of Cairo Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John T Cole

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. John T Cole has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John T Cole has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Clinical Research
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncologist

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Presbyterian Hospital in City of New York1987

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office1984

Internship

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office1982

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansGraduated in 1981

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Dr. John Cole's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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Dr. John Cole is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

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