Dr. Mary E. Cole

Name: Dr. Mary E. Cole
Specialty: Dermatology
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Hamilton Medical Center; Dalton Dermatology & Day Spa, LLC
Locations: Dalton, Georgia
Languages Spoken: English 
Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm
NPI Number: 1821292301

About the Doctor

Dr. Mary E. Cole is a board-eligible dermatologist practicing in Dalton, Georgia, with 11–20 years of experience. She received her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine, completed a transitional year internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and finished her dermatology residency at Vanderbilt. She is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center. She has expertise in psoriasis, skin rashes, contact dermatitis, and other skin disorders. She accepts a range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Alliant Health Plans. New patients should contact the office directly to verify availability.

• Graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine

• Dermatology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center 

• 11–20 years of clinical experience

• 5/5 patient rating (28 reviews); Patients’ Top Choice with 5 awards

• Expert in psoriasis, skin rashes, contact dermatitis, and skin disorders

• Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Alliant Health Plans, Elevance, and Medica

Education & Training

Medical School – Mercer University School of Medicine
Residency – Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dermatology 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Internship, Transitional Year 

Medical Conditions Treated

• Psoriasis

• Acne

• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

• Rosacea

• Skin rashes (prurigo, lichen simplex chronicus)

• Contact dermatitis (irritant and allergic)

• Actinic keratosis (precancerous lesions)

• Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma

• Benign skin growths (moles, seborrheic keratoses, cysts, warts)

• Vitiligo and other skin discoloration disorders

Medical Procedures Performed

• Full-body skin examination

• Skin biopsy (shave, punch, excisional)

• Cryotherapy for actinic keratosis and warts

• Excision of benign and malignant skin lesions

• Intralesional corticosteroid injections (for keloids, cysts, alopecia areata)

• Topical and systemic medication management (for psoriasis, acne, eczema)

• Phototherapy for psoriasis and eczema

• Chemical peels for acne and discoloration

• Laser therapy for vascular lesions, hair removal, or resurfacing (inferred)

• Patch testing for contact dermatitis

Services Offered

Dr. Mary E. Cole provides comprehensive medical dermatology services for patients of all ages with acute and chronic skin conditions. Her practice emphasizes accurate diagnosis through thorough skin examination, patient education, and evidence-based treatment plans. She manages common conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis, as well as complex allergic rashes and precancerous lesions. Dr. Cole performs in-office procedures including biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and intralesional injections. She also offers phototherapy for widespread psoriasis or eczema and provides patch testing to identify contact allergens. Patients consistently praise her thoroughness, clear explanations, and attentive listening. She coordinates care with primary care physicians and other specialists when needed.

• Diagnostic skin exams for moles, rashes, and suspicious lesions

• Medical management of psoriasis, acne, eczema, and rosacea

• Skin cancer screening and treatment (actinic keratosis, basal cell, squamous cell)

• Biopsy and surgical excision of suspicious or cancerous skin growths

• Cryotherapy for warts, skin tags, and actinic keratoses

• Intralesional steroid injections for keloids, cysts, or alopecia areata

• Phototherapy (UVB) for psoriasis and severe eczema

• Patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis

• Patient education on skin care, sun protection, and trigger avoidance

• Referral to Mohs surgery or other specialists when indicated

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Alliant Health Plans (EPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Medica (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 1108 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA 
Phone: (706) 226-7546

Hospital Affiliations

• Hamilton Medical Center – Dalton, Georgia