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Dr. Melissa Cox, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Melissa Cox, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Cox, MD is an Internist in Lincoln, IL.
Dr. Melissa Cox, MD
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Dr. Melissa Cox, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 53
Lincoln, IL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Cox, MD is an Internist in Lincoln, IL.

About

Dr. Cox graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE. Dr. Melissa Cox, MD is an Internist in Lincoln, IL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Cox currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cox has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Cachexia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cox received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Cox's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cox is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Cachexia
Constipation
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Cachexia
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Histoplasmosis
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Newborn Jaundice
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spermatocele
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Circumcision
Diabetes Counseling
Pap Smear
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health

Locations

  1. 1 Lincoln Health Care Specialists Lab
    100 Stahlhut Dr, Lincoln, IL 62656
  2. 2 Springfield Clinic LLP
    1025 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703
    Monday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Tuesday
    12:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Office
    900 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62702
  4. 4 Office
    1112 N Topper Dr Bldg 2-A, Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
  5. 5 Lincoln Memorial Hospital
    200 Stahlhut Dr, Lincoln, IL 62656
  6. 6 Springfield Clinic LLP
    1025 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cox
3.3
Based on 7 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
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1 Star (3)

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Jul 01, 2019
Changing to her as my primary Doctor, very knowledgeable, takes time to explain to you about your condition
D.J — Jul 01, 2019
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Cox, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cox's profile.

Dr. Melissa Cox, MD is affiliated with Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Cox, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, Normal, IL

  • Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital

    200 Stahlhut Dr, Lincoln, IL

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL