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Dr. John Cole IV, MD

Dr. John Cole IV, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. John Cole IV, MD is a neurosurgeon in Greenwood, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Abbeville Area Medical Center and Self Regional Healthcare. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Advanced Spine and Neurosurgical Associates

115 Academy Ave Greenwood, SC 29646

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(864) 725-7272

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cole IV is affiliated with Abbeville Area Medical Center Abbeville, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Cole IV is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cole IV specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Cole IV's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cole IV

4.5

19 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
84%
84%
4 Star
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Art Lever – Apr 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Greenwood SC 2024 – Mar 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Terry Lynch – Jun 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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G Scott – Mar 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dereck & Rae Wilson – Apr 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Louisville, KY – May 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Louisville, KY – Nov 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lou Ky – Jun 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chris coomer in Columbia, ky – Sep 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Richard Ringo in Louisville, KY – Jun 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Dobbd in Radcliff, KY – Apr 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tim Walker in Louisville, KY – Jan 24, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

John Cole IV, MD, is a neurosurgeon with South Carolina Spine Center, a physician practice of Self Regional Healthcare.\nDr Cole graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC and received his medical...read more

biography

John Cole IV, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with South Carolina Spine Center, a physician practice of Self Regional Healthcare.\nDr. Cole graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC and received his medical...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Cole IV is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Advanced Spine and Neurosurgical Associates

    Advanced Spine and Neurosurgical Associates115 Academy Ave Greenwood, SC 29646
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Abbeville Area Medical Center

      420 Thomson Cir
      Abbeville, SC 29620
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      94%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      88%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Self Regional Healthcare

      1325 Spring St
      Greenwood, SC 29646
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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