Dr. William D. Cox, MD | Mchenry, IL | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. William Cox is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine with 38 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Cox is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Cox practices at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and maintains locations in McHenry and Barrington, Illinois. He focuses on treating foot and heel pain conditions and has expertise in addressing fungal nail infections. His surgical skills include performing procedures for neuromas and removing plantar calluses. Patients have given Dr. Cox an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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3.9

48 Ratings
38 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Loyola University Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
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Dr Cox performed ACL surgery after a another Doctor said I would need Knee replacement ( his specialty). He was very professional and the results were great. I highly recommend him.

November 21st, 2019

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Dr. Cox corrected a congenital defect in my knee that has plagued me most of my life. He was the ONLY doctor I saw who actually listened to my problem and believed my symptoms. My knee is doing great after surgery. I’ve been treated in the manner I wish more doctors would adapt. Dr. Cox is compassionate and intelligent and the kind of doctor you want. Unfortunately, he is no longer with Northwestern, which is a great loss to them.

November 6th, 2019

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Dr Cox treated me after leg and ankle fractures. He is professional and very knowledgable and has a great bedside manner. I would definitely go back to Dr Cox with any orthopedic issues.

July 17th, 2019

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After 2 tries at fixing my shoulder I went somewhere else. That doctor fixed my original problem and the one Dr Cox created

July 6th, 2015

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Spent more time looking at the back of his head than his face. He was in and out of the room in 30sec. A bit arrogant but seemed smart.

November 2nd, 2013

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Dr. Cox is a very competent doctor. He operated on my left shoulder over three years ago and did an excellent job. He had also performed surgery on my physical therapist and she also spoke highly of him, relative to other doctors.

April 25th, 2009

Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital

4201 W Medical Center DrMchenry, IL 60050

Tel: (815) 344-5000

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

450 W Il Route 22Barrington, IL 60010

Tel: (847) 381-0123


Dr. William D Cox, MD	Dr. Cort D Lawton, MD	Dr. Shawn Palmer, DO	Dr. Michael J Harvey, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (48 Ratings)	5 (92 Ratings)	4.8 (165 Ratings)	5 (82 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Mchenry , IL	Algonquin , IL	Elgin , IL	Algonquin , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: Rosalind Franklin university of Medicine and Sciences Chicago School of Medicine	Med School: Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
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Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Occupational Medicine
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Sports Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Which hospitals is Dr. William Cox affiliated with?: Dr. William Cox is affiliated with NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY HOSPITAL and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.
Is Dr. William Cox accepting new patients?: Dr. William Cox has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Where is Dr. William Cox's office located?: Dr. William Cox's office is located at 4201 W Medical Center Dr, Mchenry, IL, 60050.

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