Hand
Orthopedic surgery · Memphis, TN
Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Dr. Jeff Cole is a orthopedic surgeon in Memphis, caring for carpal tunnel syndrome, thumb (cmc) arthritis, distal radius (wrist) fracture and tennis elbow. Dr. Jeff Cole is an orthopedic surgeon in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on the hand, wrist, and elbow.
What Dr. Cole treats
Areas of care
Plan your first visit →Care for the hand, wrist, elbow
Each condition and procedure below has its own page: what it is, the options from simplest to surgical, and what recovery looks like.
Hand
Wrist
Elbow
Elbow
Tennis elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome, UCL reconstruction (tommy john) and tennis elbow release.
Not sure what is causing your pain?
Request an appointmentYou do not need a diagnosis to book. The first visit is where the cause is found.
Approach to care
Start with the simplest treatment that works
Care starts with a clear diagnosis and the simplest option that fits your goals. When surgery is the right step, it is planned around you and explained in full before anything is scheduled.
01
Listen first
Begin with what changed, what hurts and what matters to you.
02
Make the diagnosis clear
Review the examination and imaging in plain language.
03
Compare the options
Consider non-surgical and surgical choices in a sensible order.
04
Plan the next step
Leave with a clear understanding of what comes next.
Meet your surgeon
Jeff Cole
Orthopedic surgeonDr. Jeff Cole treats hand, wrist, and elbow conditions at OrthoSouth in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Medical schoolVanderbilt University School of Medicine - Nashville, TNDoctor of Medicine
- ResidencyUniversity of Tennessee, Erlanger Hospital - Chattanooga, TNOrthopaedic Surgery
- FellowshipWashington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital - St. Louis, MOSurgery of the Hand & Upper Extremity
Hospitals and memberships
- OrthoSouth · Memphis
Treatments explained
Understand the options
The main treatments in this practice, each with a full explanation of who it helps and what recovery looks like.
Your care, step by step
A clear path from first call to plan
- 01Request a visitCall the office or use the booking link to choose a time.
- 02Bring your recordsImaging, prior reports and a medication list help make the first visit useful.
- 03Examination and discussionAn exam and a plain explanation of what is going on.
- 04Decide togetherThe options are laid out so you can choose the plan that fits.
Patient resources
Plan your next step
Your first visitWhat to bring and what happens→Preparing for surgeryThe weeks before and the day of→Insurance and billingCoverage, referrals and estimates→QuestionsAnswers to common questions→For referring physiciansHow to refer a patient→Reading
In-depth guides
Hand · complete guide
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What it is, how it is diagnosed and every treatment option.
Complete guide
Thumb (CMC) Arthritis
What it is, how it is diagnosed and every treatment option.
Wrist · complete guide
Distal Radius (Wrist) Fracture
What it is, how it is diagnosed and every treatment option.
Questions
Before your first visit
If your question is not here, the office is glad to help by phone.
Does Dr. Cole treat hand and wrist problems?+
Yes. Hand and wrist care is the center of Dr. Cole's practice, and his evaluation and surgical work cover a wide range of issues in that area, from thumb CMC joint arthritis to carpal tunnel syndrome treated with endoscopic release. If a problem involves the hand or wrist, it falls squarely within his focus.
Does Dr. Cole treat elbow pain, including tennis elbow?+
Yes. Elbow care is the other half of Dr. Cole's focus alongside the hand and wrist. For chronic epicondylitis, often called tennis elbow, he offers the TENEX procedure, a minimally invasive option for tendon pain that has not responded to rest or therapy.
What training does Dr. Cole have in hand and upper extremity surgery?+
He completed a dedicated fellowship in surgery of the hand and upper extremity at Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. That training followed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Tennessee, Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, and his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. The fellowship is what narrows his practice specifically to the hand, wrist, and elbow rather than orthopedics in general.
What if I have a sudden hand, wrist, or elbow injury?+
Dr. Cole provides urgent evaluation for acute upper extremity injuries, including new fractures and sudden trauma to the hand, wrist, or elbow. Call the office directly to arrange prompt evaluation rather than waiting for a routine appointment slot.
Is Dr. Cole accepting new patients?+
Yes, Dr. Cole is accepting new patients at OrthoSouth in Memphis, Tennessee. This content is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult Dr. Cole or your own physician about your specific condition.
Map of 6286 Briarcrest Ave. Ste 200, Memphis, TN 38120
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- Address6286 Briarcrest Ave. Ste 200
Memphis, TN 38120 - Phone(901) 621-7091
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