Dr. Brian J Cole

June 29,2023 I am a patient of Dr.Brian Cole since 2005 I had shoulder surgery back then for tears everything went great ! He explained everything that I needed to know about the surgery and recovery. His PA ,Kyle is Excellent, anything that I needed I was able to get in touch with them ! The team is Great. The following year or so I needed other shoulder done same surgery. Everything went Well! Then I sent my brother to them for his shoulders. He had a Very Good Outcome Too! Thank You Dr Cole and Your Team for Being there for Me and My Family!! You’re the Best!! By the way I went today for injections in my shoulder n knee and they are So Wonderful!!

I’ve seen different doctors at Rush Orthopedics and thought they were all some of Elite Doctors in Chicago. I met with a Dr Brian Cole he has too many patients and his staff is not in sync with him, literally I have seen Dr John Fernandez is was the BEST Doctor I’ve ever seen he listens to his patient and cares about and make sure he will do everything in his power to take care of his patients. I also have met with Dr Simon Lee he too was a great Doctor and also showed empathy and made sure he listen to his patient and their ne I’ve seen different doctors at Rush Orthopedics and thought they were all some of Elite Doctors in Chicago. I met with a Dr Brian Cole he has too many patients and his staff is not in sync with him, literally I have seen Dr John Fernandez is was the BEST Doctor I’ve ever seen he listens to his patient and cares about and make sure he will do everything in his power to take care of his patients. I also have met with Dr Simon Lee he too was a great Doctor and also showed empathy and made sure he listen to his patient and their needs. But Dr Brian Cole was one of the worst Dr’s I ever seen in my entire life, he doesn’t listen and shows any empathy when it has to do with his patients, in fact I think he has to many patients. I remember the day I had surgery I was in a lot of pain and I had the surgery at there surgery center in Chicago that’s at Rush, I waited to see my Dr i explained to him I was in a lot pain he then proceeded to say wait I think you had a bicep tear and he repaired it and then he says your rotator cuff is fine. Then he calls a nurse over and told her to give me discharge papers, I thought she was part of his team she then proceeds to tell myself and my wife to not keep my arm in the sling to take it out of the sling out of 24 hrs after having surgery, well I proceeded to do so my follow up to see the doctor was liter 4 weeks later but 2 weeks later I had a tele-health with his PA. During the 4 weeks I was in the worse pain of my life I call and tried getting in to see the dr he had no opening neither did his PA. Finally the day of the tele-health with the PA she says to me why isn’t my arm in the sling we told her the nurse at the surgery center told us to not wear the sling after 24hours she said that was nobody from Dr Cole’s team. Well how are we supposed to know who’s from Dr Coles team and who isn’t, the PA said it must’ve been someone from the surgery center. Also if that was the case why didn’t someone from Dr Cole give my wife or myself the instructions on what to do when leaving. I think Dr Coles has to many patients and every since and his team isn’t in sync except to the 2 lady PA’s the guy PA is terrible and has no business even seeing patients. I had surgery in Feb and I’m still in pain and I have beg this dr to please do another MRI or something not right he refuses to do so! I never met a dr who literally acts like nothing is wrong and think I’m now getting a second opinion by a different doctor and if I find out that this dr was incorrect I will take the proper action to make sure this doesn’t happen to another patient. Literally I’ve seen other Doctors at Rush and never have I ever been treated the way this doctor has treated me. The last time I spoke with his PA because I’ve still been in pain she said she’ll order an MRI. Well guess what it has been done! I don’t ever recommend any ever to see this Doctor again!

He is the best shoulder doctor I have found. He replaced my right shoulder last year and it is doing great. I have gained back virtually 100% of my previous range of motion. He is currently treating me for tendinitis in my left rotator cuff and assured me the pain will go away with an injection and physical therapy.

Excellent doctor, hard to find doctors willing to take a chance and work on the hard complicated cases but Dr. Cole and his team tackled the challenge had on.

Perfect assessment

I have seen Dr. Cole for years for different ailments and every time. It's been a great experience. I would highly recommend him to anybody that needs orthopedic help

Dr. Cole and his staff are the best orthopedic team in the Chicagoland area. They listen, respond to your concerns and care for your well being.

Top-notch surgery, that truly cares about patient experience, leverage the latest methods and technologies.

Dr. Cole's confidence and assurance in my knee surgery was reassuring to me and my goals back to a normal life of family time and returning to long walks and activities.

Outstanding. Excellent personable surgeon. Explained all the treatment options. Staff was attentive with seamless visit.

I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Brian J. Cole, his office and entire staff. I had a very complicated 4 part break in my arm and shoulder. Dr. B. Cole property diagnosed my injury. Dr. Cole also methodically looked at my injury, the brakes, and soft tissue for damage. He leaves no stone unturned. His thorough and detailed assessment of my injury was very impressive. My surgery went exceedingly well at Oak Park Hospital. And I'm now happily on the road to recovery. I would highly recommend him to my friends and family or anyone else who wants outstanding care.

Dr Cole totally threw me under the bus with the insurance company. I was denied treatment.

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS DOCTOR! Dr Cole performed surgery on me about six months ago. I was able to walk before the surgery, but now, six months after the surgery and I am STILL unable to walk. Worst of all, throughout the whole process I was struck with the feeling that he just didn't care at all. Dr Cole and his staff made me feel more like a transaction than any other experience I've ever had with a doctor. Worst of all, the surgery Dr Cole performed was not successful to say the least, and I am far worse off now than I was before I had it. I regret so much having ever met this man. He crippled me and then just told me to go see a pain specialist about it. So much for the medical mantra "do no harm". It was like pulling teeth to get two sentence email responses to simple questions after the surgery too, such as, "what did you find during the surgery" and "why can't I straighten my leg anymore". Find a better doctor than Dr Cole, he's absolutely horrible.

Rush refused to let me see Dr. Cole until worker's comp payment was gtd to be made promptly. I will stay with my original treating physician, who actually cares about my pain and recovery

Incompetent

Dr. Cole is the best healthcare professional I have ever come across. Not only is a master at his craft, but combines that with a sense of compassion for patients that's unrivaled. His extended team is just as good, and make you feel comfortable the entire time you are at their offices. I'm very fortunate to have gotten to work with Dr. Cole.

Dr Cole is not only a skilled and knowledgeable physician but has great patient/people skills. This is an unique and incredible combination in a provider. He has restored hope for recovery that I have lost over the last two years. I really feel I was in the best hands and glad I made the decision to make the travel to see him.In addition his staff was very responsive to any questions or requests I had.

Dr Cole is not only a skilled and knowledgeable physician but has great patient/people skills. This is an unique and incredible combination in a provider. He has restored hope for recovery that I have lost over the last two years. I really feel I was in the best hands and glad I made the decision to make the travel to see him.In addition his staff was very responsive to any questions or requests I had.

As a former college athlete with substantial and ongoing shoulder problems, I’ve seen my fair share of orthopedic surgeons. I flew to Chicago specifically to see Dr. Cole due to his good reviews and what I thought was knowledge of the latest techniques, minimally invasive treatment, etc. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the visit and would not recommend. He actually chastised me for seeing multiple physicians. I’ve been offered differing treatment courses from the best surgeons in the country and was trying to gather as much information as I could prior to making any decisions. His bedside manner was lacking and he did not bother to perform a physical exam or really listen to my history. The way we treat those around us is good insight into one’s character and I’m disappointed to report that Dr. Cole was rude to his PA, when unable to manage something out of her control. Critically, he did not provide a clear diagnosis or treatment plan. I would seek guidance elsewhere.

As a former college athlete with substantial and ongoing shoulder problems, I’ve seen my fair share of orthopedic surgeons. I flew to Chicago specifically to see Dr. Cole due to his good reviews and what I thought was knowledge of the latest techniques, minimally invasive treatment, etc. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the visit and would not recommend. He actually chastised me for seeing multiple physicians. I’ve been offered differing treatment courses from the best surgeons in the country and was trying to gather as much information as I could prior to making any decisions. His bedside manner was lacking and he did not bother to perform a physical exam or really listen to my history. The way we treat those around us is good insight into one’s character and I’m disappointed to report that Dr. Cole was rude to his PA, when she was unable to manage something out of her control. I would seek guidance elsewhere.