Dr. Terry Lester Cole, MD

Dr.Cole is extremely professional and compassionate. He's the best physician.

I dealt with this guy a long time ago and have heard only the same things since. Poor bedside manner is what he is known for, but also if theres an issue, he's suddenly very kind and helpful. So, he causes a lot of issues then swoops in to fix what he broke. I've had patient's who needed less pain meds, panicked less, had better vitals and outcomes after being bounced off of cars when provided some decent and focused bedside manner. I've also had women give birth in my care who responded just fine to the calm, collected and compassionate approach. I've stood there in the hallway while listening to this guy talk down to newly expecting mom's in what can only be explained as sexist and I endured several visits with him so I could have access to the midwife my insurance paid for. Here's something that won't shock anyone - I barely got any eye contact from the dude and he ripped my bandages off without warning and didn't apologize for the shock or pain. Because new and expecting moms and… dads are scared and want only the best for their child, they take his crap willingly. Ask anyone how cold, rushed, annoyed and over it he is until something exciting is happening. THEN, he practices medicine. He is definitely part of a dying breed of men who have dominated the field of women's care for too long.

I so wish I had done my homework before I chose Dr. Cole as my OB. This man has a public reprimand from the Medical Board of California. Just google "Medical Board of California license" and look him up. He was found to have "gross negligence" and "repeated negligent acts", including one related to fetal distress. There are THREE patients described in this reprimand. I have a disabled child now (autism) from the birth he attended that resulted in major complications for both of us long-term. I will never know if my child's disability is directly linked to the care I received or not, but I wonder all the time. Especially when I think about his history of not recognizing fetal distress and the stress my baby was under throughout my own labor. For my own health I do firmly believe that I personally experienced negligence. When I filed a complaint with the medical board the hospital notes he completed reported care that I never received. I was so stunned, but didn't know what else to… do, so I dropped it. I wish I had fought more, but I didn't want money or to sue. Now I just feel intense sadness when I think of other women being at risk like I was.

I am Jack O'Neill DC a chiropractor in Oxnard. Over the years I have had many opportunities to treat patient's Dr. Cole's patients for their musculoskeletal conditions. They universally have great things to say about him. I highly recommend him myself!

I am Jack O'Neill DC a chiropractor in Oxnard. Over the years I have had many opportunities to treat patient's Dr. Cole's patients for their musculoskeletal conditions. They universally have great things to say about him. I highly recommend them myself!

Experienced kind doctor with a great staff. Doesn't tray pregnancy like a sickness.

Instead of looking at other options for uterine fibroids, he only considered a hysterectomy. I have has nerve pain from this surgery for 13+ years. His tresponse has been that he has never had this happen to him before. What a narcissistic response! He doesn't really see you as a person, just parts to be removed.

Do not go to this dr . He is nasty.

Best OB/GYN in Ventura/Oxnard area. I had a difficult pregnancy and Dr. Cole's knowledge, expertise, kindness and compassion got me through it. The staff is wonderful! Very nice and welcoming. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

Something I will cherish and remember for a lifetime!!!