Meet Our Staff

Dr. Cole is a South Georgia native who grew up in Berrien County. In 2004, he graduated summa cum laude from Valdosta State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. Following medical school, he completed his dermatology residency at the University of Florida and Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, serving as chief resident his senior year. He is a double diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, with primary board certification in Dermatology and subspecialty certification in Micrographic Dermatologic (Mohs) Surgery. Dr. Cole is a fellow of both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Cole Dermatology opened in September 2012 and has quickly grown to meet the ever-increasing need for specialized dermatologic care in Valdosta and the surrounding area. After nearly five years in private practice, Dr. Cole decided to seek more specialized training in Mohs micrographic surgery given the limited availability of the specialized procedure in South Georgia. He studied and operated under one of his mentors, Dr. Franklin Flowers, Professor Emeritus of the University of Florida's Dermatology Department and a former Mohs surgery fellowship director. Since that time, Dr. Cole has performed several thousand Mohs procedures.

In his spare time, Dr. Cole enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing the piano, cooking, and tackling various DIY projects. Since Dr. Cole and his wife, Nancy, both grew up in the area, it was always their goal to return to South Georgia. A P.A. with prior clinical experience in surgery, Nancy currently functions in an administrative capacity within the practice. They have two young daughters.

Tori Taylor, FNP-C, grew up in Lakeland, Georgia and has been employed with Cole Dermatology since 2017. During that time, she has accumulated nearly a decade of experience providing skin care to patients of all ages. In addition, Tori's formative years were spent working alongside former Valdosta dermatologist, Dr. Rick Howard, first as an office receptionist and later a medical assistant. Subsequent to completing her nursing degree, Tori spent time outside of dermatology as a critical care nurse. However, given her firmly-established passion for the specialty, Tori subsequently returned to work in the field that she has been associated with for most of her adult life. She is an avid deer hunter and fisherman, and loves spending time outdoors as much as possible!

Johnna Bridges, PA-C, is a board certified Physician Assistant with twenty years experience in medical practice. Originally from Tifton, GA, she received her Associates degree in Pre Medicine from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 2000. She immediately went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia, graduating Cum Laude in 2003. Afterwards, she was accepted to the Medical College of Georgia physician assistant program and graduated Cum Laude in 2006. Mrs. Bridges is a member of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistance as well as the American Association of Physician Assistants. She has a wealth of knowledge in medicine with over 16 years of experience in Primary Care and two years of experience in Urology prior to joining the team at Cole Dermatology in 2024. She endeavors to garner strong, long-term, and trusted relationships with her patients.

Mrs. Bridges has been a resident of the Valdosta community for over two decades. She has a deep sense of gratitude for the privilege of providing medical care to the people of Valdosta and the surrounding communities. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children, often traveling or simply relaxing at home. Her faith and the simple joys of life spent with family are most important to her.

Susan Le, MSBS, PA-C, is a nationally certified Physician Assistant providing comprehensive dermatologic care at Cole Dermatology. She specializes in general and surgical dermatology and treats patients of all ages with a wide range of skin conditions. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Susan earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Georgia State University, graduating magna cum laude. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Toledo College of Medicine in Ohio. Susan began her dermatology career in Vidalia, Georgia, where she gained extensive experience diagnosing and treating conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancers. In 2016, she relocated to Houston, Texas, where she further expanded her expertise in general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. In late 2025, Susan returned to Georgia to be closer to family and is excited to join the team at Cole Dermatology. She is deeply committed to building long-term relationships with her patients while delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Susan actively pursues continuing medical education to remain current with advancements in dermatology. Her dedication to excellence is demonstrated by her achievement of Diplomate Fellowship status with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA), a distinction only awarded to a PA who has completed a rigorous postgraduate didactic training designed for dermatology. Susan is licensed by the Georgia Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Georgia Dermatology Physician Assistants (GDPA), and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA). Outside of work, Susan enjoys crafting, gardening, and spending quality time with her family and friends.