OLYMPIA, WA – In January 2023, Washington Medical Commission (WMC) issued a statement of charges against the Washington physician license of Ryan Cole, MD (Lic. #00048229).

Dr. Cole resides in Idaho, but holds a Washington license to practice as a physician and surgeon.

The statement of charges alleges that Dr. Cole made numerous false and misleading statements related to COVID-19 and treated patients with COVID-19 or seeking to prevent getting COVID-19 in a manner that was beneath the standard of care.

Dr. Cole must file a response to the statement of charges by January 30, 2023. 

Legal documents in this case are available online by visiting the DOH Provider Credential Search website.

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**This notice is intended to comply with RCW 18.130.110.

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