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Dr. Charles Cox, MD
General Surgery* Age 77
Dr. Charles Cox, MD
4.4 (54 Ratings)

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Dr. Charles Cox, MD is a General Surgeon in Tampa, FL.
Dr. Charles Cox, MD
4.4 (54 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Cox, MD

General Surgery* Age 77
Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Cox, MD is a General Surgeon in Tampa, FL.

About

Dr. Cox graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Charles Cox, MD is a General Surgeon in Tampa, FL and has 50 years experience. Dr. Cox currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Tampa. Dr. Cox has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cox received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 54 times. Dr. Cox's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cox is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Breast Reconstruction
Excision of Breast Tumor
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma of the Breast
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Breast Tumor
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Breast
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
Radiation-Induced Angiosarcoma of the Breast
Secondary Malignancies
Secretory Breast Carcinoma
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubular Carcinoma
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Nipple Reconstruction
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care
    Group Plan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • United Healthcare
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Tampa Bay HUMx HMOx
    Select HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
    Humana
  • Open Access
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Tampa General Hospital Cancer Care New Tampa
    17416 Brookside Trace Ct, Tampa, FL 33647
  2. 2 Urology of Virginia PLLC
    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
  3. 3 Tampa Bay Breast Care Specialists
    3000 Medical Park Dr Ste 140, Tampa, FL 33613

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cox
4.4
Based on 54 Reviews
5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 07, 2025
I did a summer clerkship with Dr. Cox. He is one of the finest men I have met. His skills, character and judgement are impeccable.
Richard Hartman MD — Mar 07, 2025
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke Univerity Medical Center|Nih Cancer Inst
    1979
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Cox, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cox's profile.

Dr. Cox frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Lump and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Cox, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Tampa.

Yes, Dr. Charles Cox, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

    2600 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL

  • AdventHealth Tampa

    3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL