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.

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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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

John T Cole

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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John T Cole, MDDr. Matthew Ralph AlbertiDr. Lee Roy Morgan, MDDr. Chancellor Elliott Donald, MD
OncologyInternal MedicineOncologyOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.2 
45 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, French Speaks English, French Speaks English, French
New Orleans , LAMonroe , NCNew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

John T Cole has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

John T Cole holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Presbyterian Hospital in City of New York in 1987.

Residency

Completed their residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 1984.

Internship

Completed their internship at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 1982.

Medical School

Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans in 1981.

NPI Number

John T Cole's NPI number is 1518925916.

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