J. Steven Cole, M.D.

Routine appointments typically run 30 to 60 minutes. Annual comprehensive wellness exams generally last a full hour. Dr. Cole structures his schedule to allow unhurried, thorough visits rather than brief check-ins.

Yes. The practice offers same-day and next-day appointments for members. Dr. Cole also provides telephone consultations for situations that do not require an office visit.

Dr. Cole sees patients from age 12 through geriatric years. This includes well-child exams for adolescents, well-woman exams, and full adult and senior primary care.

Members can reach Dr. Cole directly by cell phone or email after office hours. This after-hours access is a standard part of membership and helps patients manage concerns as they arise.

The practice covers general family medicine, annual comprehensive wellness exams, chronic disease management, hypertension and diabetes care, lipid management, heart disease management, allergy and asthma care, urgent care, well-child and well-woman exams, in-office surgeries and procedures, adult immunizations, preventive and telephone consultations, and specialist referral coordination.

Yes. Dr. Cole coordinates in-network referral consultations for specialists and procedures covered under a patient's insurance plan. He handles the coordination directly to keep the process straightforward for members.

The practice operates on a direct primary care model. Membership fees cover primary care services directly. Dr. Cole does coordinate specialist referrals that fall under a patient's existing insurance plan.

Dr. Cole holds active staff membership at Harris Southwest Hospital and Baylor All Saints, both in Fort Worth. He has served on numerous committees at each institution throughout his career.

Prospective patients can call the practice office to ask about availability and how to get started. Dr. Cole limits his panel to maintain the personal care and direct access that define the practice.