- December 21, 2018 Dr. Cole operated on my rotator cuff after a first attempt by another surgeon in another location tried and was unable to do the repair. Dr. Cole was prepoared to use a donor patch but was able to do the repair without using it. He also suggested and i went along with using a stem cell preparation though it was not covered by insurance. My recovery has been phenominal and i am at 100% range of motion in 90 days which accordong to my physical therapist is the best she had ever seen. There is none better and the hospital was also very efficient and the service was first class!