Dr. Patrick Cole, MD
Plastic Surgeon
1070 N Curtis Rd Ste 135 Boise ID, 83706About
Dr. Patrick Cole is Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, specializing in cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction after cancer, and traumatic injury reconstruction. Dr. Cole is also a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, specializing in complex hand surgery and endoscopic procedures. He received General Surgery training at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital and completed Plastic Surgery residency at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center. Immediately following his plastic surgery training, Dr. Cole completed Baylor College of Medicine’s Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship, where he further refined his skills at endoscopic surgery, microsurgery and complex upper extremity reconstruction. Dr. Cole is now a published author of over 220 scientific articles, 25 book chapters and 20 plastic surgery training videos. In addition to his extensive surgical training, Dr. Cole also manages a happy home life with his wife Allie and their three young children. As an enthusiastic outdoorsman, avid skier, and hiker, Dr. Cole is excited to experience Idaho and to use his surgical skills to help the amazing people of Treasure Valley.
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I have a ganglion cyst in my left wrist
Yes, ganglion cysts are routinely removed surgically. Depending on location, this may be done either in a procedure room or in the operating room. Draining these cysts typically isn't done due to the very high rate of recurrence. Please check with your board-certified hand surgeon. READ MORE
How can I reduce my hand tremors?
Hand tremors may be a sign of a more neurological issue. I am unaware of high blood pressure directly causing hand tremors. I might ask my primary care physician to evaluate several common blood laboratory levels or even ask for a referral to a neurologist for evaluation. READ MORE
I am suffering from a hand pain due to sleeping on one side. What should I do?
There could be quite a few different things going on there, but I would recommend being promptly evaluated for carpal tunnel syndrome by a board-certified hand surgeon. CTS is very, very common, and my patients with CTS routinely report the exact same complaint. If CTS is present, a quick, non-stitch endoscopic procedure can permanently correct your problem. READ MORE
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