About
Dr. Shawn Cole earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He holds two master's degrees, one in Health Administration and one in Applied Nutrition, adding significant depth to his clinical perspective. His board certifications span Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, earning him the DABOM designation.
Over more than 20 years, Dr. Cole has practiced across primary care, urgent care, and metabolic health settings. He led care model innovation at Yale-New Haven Health and the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. For the past decade, he has served as a leader and advisor for multiple telehealth organizations nationwide. His clinical focus centers on obesity medicine, hormone optimization, cardiometabolic health, and men's and women's wellness. Dr. Cole holds licensure in all 50 states and brings a patient-first approach to every encounter.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital
Additional Training
Master's in Health Administration; Master's in Applied Nutrition
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cole right for?
Dr. Cole is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive primary care with a focus on metabolic and hormonal health. Patients managing obesity, cardiometabolic disease, or hormone imbalance benefit directly from his board certification in Obesity Medicine and his clinical focus on root-cause treatment. He works well with patients pursuing structured weight loss through GLP-1 medications, nutritional counseling, and the Celly Life™ Program. Adults navigating Long COVID recovery also find his integrative, precision-medicine approach well-suited to their needs. His licensure in all 50 states makes him accessible to patients who prefer virtual care from anywhere in the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cole focuses on obesity, metabolic health conditions, cardiometabolic disease, and hormone imbalance including low testosterone. He also treats men's and women's wellness concerns and manages Long COVID recovery through the National Long COVID Treatment Center partnership. His clinical training in Internal Medicine gives him a broad foundation for managing chronic and complex conditions.
Yes. Dr. Cole holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. His Obesity Medicine certification carries the DABOM designation. He also holds master's degrees in Health Administration and Applied Nutrition, which inform his approach to metabolic and lifestyle-based care.
Dr. Cole earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He later pursued advanced training through master's programs in Health Administration and Applied Nutrition.
Yes. Dr. Cole holds medical licensure in all 50 states. Celly Health offers telehealth visits for patients nationwide, so patients outside of Traverse City can access his care virtually.
Dr. Cole takes a medically directed, root-cause approach to weight care. Through the Celly Life™ Program, he combines labs, nutritional counseling, behavioral counseling, and medication options including GLP-1 medications. Average program participants lose 20 to 35 pounds in 45 days or less.
Yes. Dr. Cole leads Long COVID care at Celly Health through its partnership with HealthBio Inc. and Dr. Bruce Patterson. The program targets chronic inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, autonomic nervous system imbalance, and hormonal disruption. Celly Health operates the first location of the National Long COVID Treatment Center in Traverse City.
Dr. Cole spent over 20 years in primary care, urgent care, and metabolic health settings. He led innovative care models at Yale-New Haven Health and the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Over the past decade, he has advised and led multiple telehealth organizations across the country.
No. Dr. Cole does not prescribe or manage chronic controlled substances for pain or anxiety. His care focuses on long-term wellness strategies, root-cause diagnostics, and treatments aligned with sustainable health outcomes.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026