Dr. Charles Boggess Cox, MD

Dr. Charles Cox is a surgeon and family medicine physician with 43 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Alabama Hospital. His dual specialty training allows him to provide both surgical interventions and comprehensive family care to patients. Dr. Cox is fluent in English.

Dr. Cox practices at Starr Regional Medical Center and maintains locations in Athens, Tennessee, and Knoxville, Tennessee. He treats patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, helping them manage these long-term health conditions. His practice includes physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients build and maintain their physical capabilities. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 on Vitals.