Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - February 2026

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 6 | A B A C O A & A LT O N N E I G H B O R S 9 rapidly, now operating across multiple locations, including Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Aventura, Plantation, and West Palm Beach. Cole credits that growth to a shared vision among leadership and physicians. “Our common goal is to treat patients compassionately, safely, and effectively,” he said. One of the ways the practice differentiates itself is through innovation, particularly in regenerative medicine. While careful to follow state guidelines and regulatory frameworks, the institute has embraced emerging therapies supported by ongoing research. “We’re involved in an IRB-approved study focused on regenerative therapy,” Dr. Cole explained. “Because this is a novel treatment, comprehensive data collection is still underway. However, we’ve already observed encouraging outcomes in our patients. We strongly believe in the therapy’s potential to improve quality of life, which is why we’re committed to contributing meaningful data and advancing the research needed to bring this therapy into the mainstream. We believe we’re helping lead that effort. That commitment reflects Dr. Cole’s broader leadership philosophy: do the right thing, and long-term success will follow. “If patients see that we’re doing the right thing and helping them in the right way, the business will grow regardless.” Several figures have left a lasting impression on Cole’s leadership style. Among them is legendary Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer. “You don’t have to yell. You don’t have to demand respect,” Dr. Cole recalled when describing Beamer’s leadership style. “People respect you because of the results.” In medicine, his fellowship director, Dr. Andrew Chapman, also played a significant role. “He was strict, but it was out of pure care for patients. That balance—discipline paired with compassion—stuck with me.” Those influences helped shape a leadership approach that blends calm demeanor with high standards, always anchored in care for others. When asked what advice he would give young people, Cole returns to the themes of discipline and involvement. “I got involved early with sports and activities,” he said. “Active involvement combined with setting goals led me to where I am now.” Dr. Cole lives in Jupiter, FL, with his wife, Dr. Amanda Williams, also a former Division I athlete, and their three daughters. Dr. Williams is a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, a facility nationally recognized for its excellence in cardiac surgery and cardiovascular care. Together, they work to model and reinforce the values that guide their professional and personal lives. One of which is adversity, which he believes is inevitable, but also formative. “There are plenty of doors that close unexpectedly,” Dr. Cole explained. “Football and medicine both teach you how to deal with adversity. If you stay focused on your goals and follow through, it shapes who you become.” For Cole, leadership isn’t about perfection or authority, but about consistency, humility, and service qualities forged through experience and reinforced daily. “People are watching you. Your actions speak louder than words.” And in both medicine and life, that example can make all the difference.