Neal R. Cole, PA-C

Mr. Cole is a native of Jacksonville, NC. Cole completed his undergraduate and graduate work at East Carolina University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Biology, and a Master of Science in Economics. He completed his Master's research on “Comparing Costs of Chiropractor and Physician Treatments in Worker's Compensation Low Back Claims” and obtained his NCCPA certification in July, 2004. Cole also completed six years with the United States Navy serving as a physical therapy technician. Mr. Cole recently moved from Ahoskie, NC where he has been practicing with a private orthopedic surgeon for more than a year.

Cole is married to his lovely wife, Samantha and he enjoys golf and fishing.

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, BS Physician Biology Assistant Studies
Medical School: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, MS in Economics, concentration in Health/Pharmaceutical Economics

RESEARCH
Master's research, "Comparing Costs of Chiropractor and Physician Treatments in Worker's Compensation Low Back Claims"

CERTIFICATIONS
NCCPA, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
The American Academy of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants