AustinColeMD

Summary

• Dr. Austin Cole is ecstatic to be partnered with the hospital system in his hometown, specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures. For undergraduate studies, Dr. Cole attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in the Honors Program. He was presented with the University’s most prestigious award, the Arkansas Alumni Association Senior Honor Citation, given to the most outstanding graduating student from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Cole was granted early acceptance to UAMS, where he obtained his medical degree in 2018 with Honors in Research. He was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and held many leadership positions during his medical school training. Dr. Cole completed his orthopedic residency training at the well regarded Prisma Health Orthopedic Surgery Program, where he was elected as Chief Resident by his peers. While training under the team physicians of Clemson University, he assisted with care of the athlete in the training room and on the sideline. Dr. Cole then obtained a fellowship in sports medicine and a mini fellowship in sports foot and ankle through the University of Kansas Health System from 2023-2024. He received specialty training in the most up to date techniques in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He assisted in care of the Kansas City Chiefs during the season of the back-to-back Super Bowls, the Kansas City Royals, and the University of Kansas Athletics. Dr. Cole also served as the site physician for the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships, the Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, and various other events. Dr. Cole has numerous publications in orthopedics, sports medicine, and patient safety. He is currently a team physician for the University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix University, and various local high schools. Dr. Cole performs hip arthroscopy in addition to various complex procedures of the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and ankle.