Dr. Shaun Cole
Board-Certified Vein Specialist
Dr. Cole earned his medical degree from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University. He then completed his medical internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, followed by advanced training in emergency and internal medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.
He also holds a Master’s in Public Health from Mount Sinai School of Medicine/NYU, where he focused on population health, preventive medicine, and technology for health monitoring.
Dr. Shaun Cole is a board-certified vein specialist and internal medicine physician at Vein Treatment Clinic in Astoria, NY. He combines advanced training from Yale, the Mayo Clinic, and Mount Sinai/NYU with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to diagnosing and treating vein disease — including the underlying causes of leg ulcers, varicose veins, and chronic venous insufficiency. Dr. Cole is known for using ultrasound-guided, minimally invasive treatments that restore comfort and confidence while prioritizing long-term vein health. Results may vary.
Dr. Cole specializes in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of vein conditions — from visible spider veins to advanced venous ulcers. His expertise includes:
- Venous Medicine: Management of varicose veins, spider veins, and chronic venous insufficiency.
- Leg Ulcers & Circulatory Wounds: Identifying and treating vein-related causes of non-healing leg ulcers through ultrasound-guided care
- Minimally Invasive Vein Treatments: Skilled in procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, sclerotherapy, and foam treatments, performed without surgery or downtime.
- Preventive & Patient-Centered Care: Emphasizing comfort, education, and long-term vascular wellness.
Dr. Cole brings years of experience in internal medicine and venous disease, integrating academic research with hands-on patient care. His background in emergency medicine and ultrasonography allows him to identify complex vein issues — including the causes of leg swelling, skin discoloration, and venous ulcers — with exceptional accuracy.
He continues to mentor medical trainees, contribute to inflammation biology research, and advance techniques that improve early detection of venous disease.
Dr. Cole completed his internship at the Mayo Clinic, followed by residency training in internal and emergency medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. During his training, he was selected for the prestigious Yale/Stanford Global Health Scholars Program, where he provided medical care to underserved communities in Borneo.
To refine his diagnostic expertise, he earned board certification in ultrasonography, a skill he now applies daily in vein mapping and ultrasound-guided vein treatments.