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Dr. Richard Cole, MD

Dr. Richard Cole, MD

Emergency Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Cole, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Galveston, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and St. Luke's Health-Patients Medical Center-Pasadena, TX.

Practice

301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555

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(409) 747-6129

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cole specializes in the areas of Aerospace Medicine, Emergency Medicine & Occupational Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Cole, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Galveston, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 2002. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Occupational Medicine

  • Aerospace Medicine

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  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Aerospace Medicine
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Occupational Medicine
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

University of Texas Medical Branch301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555
1
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center6720 Bertner Ave Houston, TX 77030
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr
    Houston, TX 77058
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Luke's Health-Patients Medical Center-Pasadena, TX

    4600 E Sam Houston Pkwy S
    Pasadena, TX 77505
    Recipient of 5
    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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