John Cox, DO

Dr. John Cox specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing nearly five decades of experience to heart and vascular care. He earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency training at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital in 1979 and 1981. Dr. Cox further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital in 1983. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Cox practices at Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri, and maintains affiliations with Freeman Hospital West. His cardiovascular expertise focuses on managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. He performs diagnostic heart procedures such as electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.