Andrew Jefferson Cole, MD General Surgery, Gastrointestinal (GI) Surgery, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in Charleston, SC

Dr. Cole is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with clinical expertise in abdominal wall reconstruction and complex hernia repair, benign foregut surgery, and bariatric surgery. A Charleston native, Dr. Cole earned a bachelor's degree from Clemson University before returning home to complete medical school and a general surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). During residency he won multiple awards for leadership and education, and served as the Administrative Chief Resident during his final year. Following residency, Dr. Cole completed a one year fellowship in Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where specialized expertise was developed in complex abdominal wall reconstruction, foregut surgery, and bariatric procedures. Dr. Cole is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based surgical care tailored to each individual's goals and needs. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Cole has a strong interest in clinical outcomes research, with a particular focus on abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia surgery. Research efforts are aimed at improving surgical quality, patient outcomes, and advancing evidence-based approaches to complex hernia care. Dr. Cole is also committed to surgical education, and is excited to work with and help train surgical residents. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Cole enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. He is an avid Clemson football fan. He is excited to return to the Charleston community that shaped both a personal and professional journey, and values building lasting relationships with patients and their families.