Dr. Dean Cole is an orthopedic surgeon with the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. He has cared for patients in Central Florida since 1989 and specializes in:
- Total knee replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Deformity correction
He recognizes that no two patients are the same and believes in listening fully to their concerns to create a custom surgical plan for each patient. Dr. Cole consistently seeks improvement and new approaches to optimize patient care and quality of life.
Dr. Cole’s Training
Dr. Cole earned his medical degree at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, where he also completed a residency in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic traumatology at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston.
About Dr. Cole
Dr. Cole is actively engaged in research with a scientific engineering firm to create several new total knee replacement techniques, tools and surgical methods, resulting in more than 25 patents.
He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His professional memberships include the Florida Orthopaedic Society and Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
Dr. Cole’s work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and other publications. He has presented nationally and internationally and has been named one of the nation’s top doctors multiple times by Castle Connolly.
Outside of work, Dr. Cole and his wife enjoy the outdoors and water sports, including kitesurfing and foil surfing. They also are involved in environmental efforts to protect coastal ecosystems in Indian River Lagoon.