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Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

University of Arizona College of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: osteomyelitis, fractures (broken bones), septic (infectious) arthritis, and more.

350 North Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85711

(520) 873-1245

Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD is an orthopedic traumatologist in Scottsdale, AZ specializing in orthopedic trauma. She graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD is affiliated with Abrazo Health, Deer Valley Medical Center, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honor Health, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC, SONORAN ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA SURGEONS and John C Lincoln Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

3126 N Civic Center Plaza
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Address:

350 North Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85711

Some issues Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	22
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

doctor visit	66
fracture surgery	20
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
lower extremity surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	33
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

aspiration	20
doctor visit	113
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	64
injections	20
inpatient care	64
lower extremity surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	41
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	49
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

doctor visit	48
fracture surgery	20
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
lower extremity surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	40
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	8

doctor visit	129
fracture surgery	84
hospital care	222
inpatient care	222
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	83
open surgery	32
reconstructive surgery	31

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Scottsdale, AZ were hospital care, inpatient care, lower extremity surgery and open surgery.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	93
fracture surgery	32
hospital care	100
injections	19
inpatient care	100
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	35
open surgery	32
reconstructive surgery	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD.

**Gender**
Female	51
Male	24

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	64
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	22
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	11
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine (2010)

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abrazo Health

Deer Valley Medical Center

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Honor Health

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

SONORAN ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA SURGEONS

John C Lincoln Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Scottsdale, AZ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Heather Woodin Cole, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,474 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $1,199	trauma navigation system $315	Reunion $255	ACCOLADE $248	KNEES $147	Other $309
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,834 TRIGEN $1,170	EVOS $630	Conquest FN $33
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$609 Phoenix $188	Trauma $114	Bone Drills $103	Product Portfolio $61	Persona $55	Other $88
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$564 Taylor Spatial Frame $288	EVOS $112	Conquest FN $27	Acticoat Range $12	$124
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$128 Physio-Stim $70	Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $58
Other	$223 Biologics $89	Uloric $35	Irrisept $30	OCREVUS $29	DUPIXENT $18	Other $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,024
Travel and Lodging	$2,806
Education	$2

Biography

Dr. Heather Cole practices orthopedic trauma. Dr. Cole attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for residency. These areas are among her clinical interests: hip replacement, strains, and amputation. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Cole is affiliated with Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Deer Valley Medical Center, and Abrazo Health.