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Dr. Mario Cole is an internal medicine physician with 27 years of experience treating a wide range of adult health conditions. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. Dr. Cole pursued advanced fellowship training at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, enhancing his expertise in specialized areas of internal medicine. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Cole practices at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, California, where he provides comprehensive internal medicine care. His clinical expertise includes treating patients with obesity and weight management concerns, as well as those experiencing respiratory failure and breathing difficulties. He performs specialized procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia treatments, pulmonary function …testing, and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and manage complex respiratory conditions.
Read More Read less Dr. Cole practices at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, California, where he provides comprehensive internal medicine care. His clinical expertise includes treating patients with obesity and weight management concerns, as well as those experiencing respiratory failure and breathing difficulties. He performs specialized procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia treatments, pulmonary function …testing, and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and manage complex respiratory conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 27 years of experience
- 19 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Louisiana State University Medical Ctr-Shreveport
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Salinas Valley Health Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery
212 San Jose St Ste 301Salinas, CA 93901 Tel: (831) 759-3289
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Medical Specialties
Mario Cole has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Mario Cole has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
Mario Cole holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Ctr-Shreveport in 2015 and LSU University Health Shreveport in 2015.
Residency
Completed their residency at University Medical Center Shands Jacksonville in 2002, Shands Jacksonville Medical Center in 2002, and Shands Jacksonville Medical Center in 2000.
Medical School
Graduated from Howard University College of Medicine (Medical Education) in 1999.
NPI Number
Mario Cole's NPI number is 1356328991.
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- Mario Cole's office is located at 212 San Jose St Ste 301, Salinas, CA, 93901.
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- Mario Cole is affiliated with Salinas Valley Health Medical Center.
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