About
Dr. Brent Cole is a concierge internist with more than two decades of practice in the Chevy Chase and Bethesda area. He earned his undergraduate degree with honors from The Pennsylvania State University in 1993. He then earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1997. His internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland concluded in 2000, after which he practiced in St. Louis before relocating to Maryland in 2003.
Dr. Cole specializes in preventive medicine and chronic disease management. He treats a broad range of adult conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint conditions, lung disease, respiratory illnesses, and sleep disorders. He places deep value on listening carefully to each patient before crafting a treatment plan. His goal is to help patients achieve lasting health so they can live fuller, more productive lives.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The Pennsylvania State University, graduated with honors, 1993
Medical School
Cornell University Medical College, MD, 1997
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Maryland, completed 2000
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cole right for?
Dr. Cole is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven internist in the Bethesda area. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease benefit from his long-term management focus. He also serves adults who want a proactive preventive care partner, not just reactive treatment. Patients who value direct physician access and unhurried appointments find his practice a natural home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cole treats a wide range of adult conditions. His clinical focus includes diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint conditions, lung disease, respiratory illnesses, and sleep disorders. He also handles acute concerns like sinus infections and serves as a primary care coordinator for patients who need specialist referrals.
Dr. Cole prioritizes listening before prescribing. He takes time during each visit to understand a patient's full health picture, then builds a plan tailored to that individual's needs and goals. He sees himself as a partner in his patients' health, not just a provider of reactive care.
Dr. Cole earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1997. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland in 2000. Before settling in Maryland, he practiced in St. Louis from 2000 to 2003.
Dr. Cole's practice is currently full and not accepting new patients at this time. 8858.
Dr. Cole schedules visits averaging 30 to 45 minutes. Annual physicals can run up to 90 minutes. That time allows patients to ask questions and receive thorough, thoughtful answers.
Yes. Dr. Cole makes himself available to members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members can contact him by phone, email, or text whenever a health question or concern arises.
Dr. Cole specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. He focuses particularly on chronic disease management and proactive wellness planning for adult patients. He has practiced internal medicine for more than two decades.
Yes. Dr. Cole builds individualized wellness programs for each member. Each program includes specific health goals, educational resources, and tools to help patients make meaningful progress. Dr. Cole monitors results over time and adjusts plans as needed.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026