About
J. D. grew up in Gainesville, Texas, the son of a primary care physician who practiced there for 55 years. That upbringing gave Dr. Cole a clear picture of what medicine could look like at its best. He began his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, then earned his Bachelor of Arts degree Cum Laude from the University of North Texas in 1980. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1984. He completed his family practice residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth in 1987, the same year he earned board certification from the American Board of Family Practice. In 2000, the ABFP named him a Fellow.
Dr. Cole has practiced privately in Fort Worth since 1987. He holds active staff membership at Harris Southwest Hospital and Baylor All Saints, where he has served on numerous committees. He is a past president of the Tarrant County Academy of Family Physicians and belongs to the Tarrant County Medical Society, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Texas Medical Association. He treats type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, lipid disorders, allergies, and asthma, among other conditions. A sixth-generation Texan, he is married with three children and two grandchildren. Outside the office, he works on his family ranch in Gainesville, hunts, fishes, and travels to Prague, where his grandchildren live.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of North Texas, B.A. (Cum Laude), 1980
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, M.D., 1984
Residency
Family Practice, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, 1987
Additional Training
Texas A&M University (two years prior to UNT)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cole right for?
Dr. Cole is a strong fit for patients aged 12 through older adults who want a primary care physician they can reach directly. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or lipid disorders benefit from his decades of experience and accessible, unhurried approach. Families seeking well-child and well-woman care alongside adult primary care will find both under one roof. Anyone who values a physician who knows them beyond their chart will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cole focuses on chronic disease management, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and lipid disorders. He also treats allergies and asthma and handles urgent care needs. His family medicine background means he covers a wide range of conditions for patients aged 12 through geriatric years.
Yes. Dr. Cole earned board certification from the American Board of Family Practice in 1987. The ABFP named him a Fellow in 2000. He has maintained active involvement in family medicine professional organizations throughout his career.
Dr. Cole earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1984. He then completed his family practice residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth in 1987. He has practiced in Fort Worth continuously since that year.
Dr. Cole has practiced privately since 1987, giving him nearly four decades of family medicine experience. He founded his direct primary care practice around 2014 to spend more meaningful time with each patient.
Yes. Dr. Cole holds active staff membership at both Harris Southwest Hospital and Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth. He has served on numerous committees at both institutions throughout his career.
Dr. Cole is a member of the Tarrant County Medical Society, the Tarrant County Academy of Family Practice, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Texas Medical Association. He served as past president of the Tarrant County Academy of Family Physicians.
Yes. Dr. Cole makes himself available to patients by cell phone and email after hours. This direct access is a core part of how he practices, and patients managing ongoing conditions like diabetes find it especially valuable.
Dr. Cole believes medicine works best when a physician truly knows the person in front of them. He works with each patient as a team toward their health goals. His appointments run 30 to 60 minutes, giving him time to address concerns thoroughly and personally.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026