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Dr. William Kole, MD

Dr. William Kole, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. William Kole, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Sterling Heights, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Beaumont Hospital, Troy and Ascension Saint John Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 63 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (63 reviews)

Chronic Pain Consultants

43401 Schoenherr Rd Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Telehealth available

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  • Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kole's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kole

3.8
63 ratings, 27 with a written review
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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CONTINUING SUPPORT
Telehealth
Upon my follow-up visit with this Specialist Physician I have FINALLY FOUND STABILITY IN MY DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE FELT THIS SINCE 2019, when I was first injured. I am so very grateful for this man's compassion, high level of expertise and attention to detail. I am forever in his debt.
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
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Celia – Mar 02, 2025
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Honest integrity
Since the politicians who run the CDC started trying to contain the street fentanyl epidemic by cracking down on legitimate doctors & patients in 2016, it's been hard to find a Dr who truly cares about the well being of his patients. I once visited a different Chronic Pain Dr who told me all I needed was Marijuana and yoga to deal with my bilateral paralysis and massive nerve damage! So many Dr's are afraid of the CDC and are unwilling to actually treat patients based on their individual needs.Then I met Dr. Kole. He was referred by my spine specialist and looked at my case as an individual, not an average random sample of the population. He has actually treated ME and I've regained quality of life! I would never trust anyone else. The insurance companies & the govmnt have caused most Dr's to play it safe with total disregard for the actual treatment of the individual patient, NOT Dr. Kole, he cares & treats each patient individually! Not everyone is helped by Marijuana.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Functional paraplegic – Dec 31, 2024
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Good Doctor
Dr. Kole and staff are great at what they do. Dr. Kole took me through many physical tests and went over my health history thoroughly at my 1st (new patient) appointment. Every follow up since he or the NPs ask me different questions, and has made time for mine. I have never had an appointment without him and/or staff being friendly or having a poor bedside manner, as well as being respectful of my time. We have tried different therapies to get my pain under control, including medication. He doesn’t only speak about what therapies work; we also have had discussions about medical costs and what is/ is not affordable. Patient privacy is also a priority with him and staff. Much respect, I will be his patient unless he chooses to retire.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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CC – Feb 20, 2023
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Was a patient of his for 15 yrs before his office staff told him a lie about me not wanting to drop a urine. He failed to listen to me when I told him I didnt drive bc of seizures and pain meds I was on and my husband was a trucker and just needed to wait for him to get home. He's got a big ego and unless you can deal with little man syndrome I suggest find a new Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2023
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Went a couple months ago He was okay to talk to but it was like talking to a know-it-all. Was a bit edgy with his attitude and only cared about how many meds he can prescribe His staff (Lyla) had A terrible attitude and was more focused on how much she can push her breasts out. Don’t waste your time...
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Kyle. Clinton twp – May 14, 2021
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Answered all my questions throughly, explained things throughly, and didn’t rush my appointments.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Christina Palko – Aug 17, 2020
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Always gets me in and out in a reasonable amount of time. Staff is very friendly from front desk to PA’s. Would and have recommended Dr Kole now and in the future.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Debbie Roth – Mar 23, 2020
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Dr. Kole is one of most personable doctors I have ever met. He is honest and trustworthy, and I appreciate that he talks to me like I am a person and not just another check for him. I genuinely feel like he cares about me as a patient and wants to help manage my pain. He answers all of my questions and also offers suggestions to help manage my pain outside of medications. He is very thorough. His office staff is quick, helpful, and efficient; I very hardly have to wait for anything at all. I would recommend Dr. Kole and his staff to anybody seeing chronic pain management.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2020
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In my personal experience Dr. Kole is one of the best pain management specialists there are. I feel that he truly cares about his patients and has your best interest at heart.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2019
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Doctor Kole cares about your pain and listens to your needs and he understand that if its not broke no need to fix it. Many pain doctors wanted me to try different meds for pain when I told them that the one I have been using for years works. Doctor Kole saw that what I said was true so when I needed a pain doctor who would write a script for the medication that was already working he did and he increased my dosage if I had more pain. Hes great and if you'd like to try something else if what you
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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He is very accommodating- he knows I need to get to work so he makes sure he and his staff keep to the schedule. But - he does not rush he has time to discuss any questions or concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Sterling Heights , MI – Feb 15, 2019
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A very caring and concerned Dr. ! I would recommend him to anyone who is suffering from back pain!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Dec 19, 2018
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I have been through the ringer with surgeries and trying to control the chronic pain through "recommendations" from other Dr.'s and referrals to otjer pain specialists, not one has even compared to Dr. Kole and his entire staff. I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to be accepted as a patient to the practice. Dr. Koles explanations on everything he is doing with my situation, personal lige, and being the most real Dr. And person I have ever had the chance to work with in the medical field.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Danny in MI – Nov 27, 2018
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Dr Kole was the first doctor to sit and take time to go over my condition. Didn’t rush me out of the office in any way. Just by doing that he has earned my trust. Highly recommend! I traveled an hour to get to his office and will again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Tanya F in Marysville , MI – Jun 20, 2018
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one of the worst Dr's ever. I can't believe he is practicing medicine shouldn't be anywhere around anything medical, not even band aids!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Allen in HI, MI – May 31, 2018
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Dr. Kole was the first doc that was genuinely concerned about reducing my level of pain, he’s empathetic, sympathetic and an all around great guy ! Staff is excellent as well as Dr. Tracy and Ranu ! People seem to complain here about meds, a good doctor would be concerned about your med intake, Dr. Kole cares, why would you want to be over medicated anyway? I can’t say enough great things about Dr.Kole, pain relief is also via injections/ procedures, not just meds, it’s done right at his office
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Shelley in Warren, Mi – Apr 02, 2018
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doctor was a great doc untill he starting messing with my meds..... at the end i was in a hospital and was going to get a perscription i only accepted it after talking with doc kole and a few weeks later he electics to no longer be my doc.......... so i say thanks i enjoyed being bent over and screwed....... i will not leave my name ....
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Royal Oak, MI – Sep 20, 2017
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Very intimidating Dr. He seemed to be unempathitic, non emotional, and demanding. Would not recommend if you want a warm and friendly Dr. Egotistical and Alpha male dpminating. Office staff seemed very stressed out and angry. No greating no smiles just forms. And like 15 pages of forms then get asked again same stuff you already completed on several forms. Upsetting.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Utica, MI – Apr 26, 2017
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Dr. Kole is the only doctor that was able to help my pain. After seeing multiple doctors a nurse recommended Dr. Kole and he has been helping me since! Also you don't wait more than 10 minutes or less and Dr. Kole has that kind bedside manner. Thank you Dr. Kole! The staff, I can't tell you how kind, courteous and sweet they are, can't say enough about all of them!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Laurie Kolassa in New Baltimore, MI – Apr 14, 2017
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Dr Kole is an excellent doctor. He is very compassionate and understanding. He makes it possible for me to continue working at my job and be able to provide for my family. I don't know if I would be able to work without his course of treatment. I would highly recommend Dr. Kole to anyone that suffers from chronic pain circumstances.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Angela in Clinton Township, MI – Mar 13, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Kole cares immensely about his patient's and working with them to manage their pain and give them the best quality of life possible. 

biography

Graduated from Wayne State University with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1990. Did his residency at Oakwood Hospital in 1990-1991 and at the University of Michigan from 1991-1994 in Anesthesia. He then did a Fellowship in Pain Management from...read more
  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

  • Pain Management Nursing

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • 1994

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Residency Hospital
  • 1991

    Internship Hospital
  • Oakwood Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • 1985

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School
  • Diplomate American Academy Of Pain Management

    2013
  • Certified By American Board Interventional Pain Physicians

    2009
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • Oakwood Hospital And Medical Center -dearborn

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

Chronic Pain Consultants

Chronic Pain Consultants PC43401 Schoenherr Rd Sterling Heights, MI 48313
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    • Mon: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital

    6777 W Maple Rd
    West Bloomfield, MI 48322
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Beaumont Hospital, Troy

    44201 Dequindre Rd
    Troy, MI 48085
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Ascension Saint John Hospital

    22101 Moross Rd
    Detroit, MI 48236
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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