About Dr. Mary E. Cole
Dr. Mary E. Cole is a board-certified dermatologist serving patients in Dalton, Georgia. She owns Dalton Dermatology & Day Spa, where her practice combines medical and surgical dermatology with selected cosmetic skin treatments.
Her clinical work covers conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails in both adults and children. Common concerns treated within her practice include acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, suspicious moles, skin cancer, hair loss, warts, rashes, and other persistent skin problems.
Dr. Cole established Dalton Dermatology in 2013 after previously practicing with Dalton Plastic Surgery. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Society for Pediatric Dermatology, and American Medical Association.
Patients searching for similar specialists can browse the Doctiplus Dermatology directory.
Focus Areas
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Eczema and dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Suspicious or changing moles
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Melanoma assessment
- Actinic keratosis
- Hair loss
- Warts
- Skin rashes
- Pediatric skin conditions
- Skin biopsies
- Medical and surgical dermatology
- Cosmetic skin treatments
The National Cancer Institute provides patient information about skin cancer, including melanoma and common non-melanoma skin cancers.
For chronic inflammatory skin disease, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases explains psoriasis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and established treatment options.
Dermatology and Patient Care Approach
Skin conditions that appear similar can have very different causes. A persistent rash, changing mole, unusual growth, or area that repeatedly bleeds may therefore need professional examination rather than treatment based only on appearance.
A dermatology visit may include visual examination, dermoscopy, review of symptoms and medications, or a skin biopsy when the diagnosis requires microscopic examination.
Dr. Cole’s practice provides medical and surgical dermatology for conditions ranging from inflammatory skin disorders to suspicious lesions and skin cancers. Treatment may involve topical medicines, oral therapies, cryotherapy, lesion removal, or other procedures depending on the diagnosis.
She also has training in pediatric dermatology, which is useful when evaluating skin conditions that commonly affect infants, children, and adolescents.
Skin Cancer and Preventive Dermatology
Skin cancer evaluation is an important part of dermatologic care, particularly when a mole or lesion changes in size, shape, color, or behavior.
The CDC provides practical guidance on reducing skin cancer risk, including limiting unnecessary ultraviolet exposure and protecting skin from excessive sunlight.
Regular skin examinations may be recommended for people with previous skin cancer, extensive sun exposure, numerous atypical moles, or other individual risk factors.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Cole earned her MD from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2007, where she was selected for the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and Gold Humanism Honor Society.
She completed a transitional internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from 2007 to 2008, followed by Dermatology residency training at Vanderbilt from 2008 through 2011.
She is certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Her National Provider Identifier is 1821292301, with Dermatology recorded as her primary medical specialty and Georgia license 65349 associated with her NPI record.
Practice Information
Dr. Cole currently practices at:
Dalton Dermatology & Day Spa
1108 Professional Boulevard
Dalton, Georgia 30720
Her practice provides medical, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic dermatology services. Current professional records also associate her with Hamilton Medical Center.
Patients should confirm current appointment availability, insurance participation, telehealth options, and whether their visit is for medical, surgical, or cosmetic dermatology directly with the practice.
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