Summary

Dr. Hector Dox specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiovascular surgery, bringing nearly four decades of surgical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and has built an extensive career spanning 38 years in the field. Dr. Dox is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Dox practices at Mercy Cardiothoracic Surgery at Mercy Heart Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. His clinical focus includes treating patients with obesity and weight management concerns, as well as addressing high cholesterol in children and teenagers. He also provides specialized care for acute fatty liver conditions that can occur during pregnancy. Patients have given Dr. Dox an average rating of 3.1 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 3.1
  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Mercy Cardiothoracic Surgery - Mercy Heart Hospital Springfield

1235 E Cherokee StSpringfield, MO 65804
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Compare with Similar Doctors

Hector Antonio Dox, MD
Dr. Chad Oliver
Dr. Clay Matthew Burnett, MD
John Steinberg, MD
Hector Antonio Dox, MDDr. Chad OliverDr. Clay Matthew Burnett, MDJohn Steinberg, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryCardiovascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.1 
4.7 
4.7 
38 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Springfield , MOSpringfield , MOJacksonville , FLSpringfield , MO
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University Med School: University of Utah School of Medicine (Medical Education)
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Hector Antonio Dox

  • Aetna
  • Allwell from Home State Health
  • Ambetter from Home State Health
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • Arkansas MCO
  • Cigna
  • Comp Care of the Ozarks
  • Comp Results
  • Coventry
  • Each Care Network
  • First Health Network
  • Health Management Network
  • Health Net Federal Services
  • Health Systems Inc.
  • Healthlink
  • Home State Health
  • Humana
  • Integrity Home Care
  • MHNet
  • Missouri Care
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Municipal Health Benefit Fund
  • National Comp Care
  • NHC Advantage
  • OHARA
  • Prime Health Services
  • QualChoice
  • Tri-State Healthcare Coalition
  • USA Managed Care Organization

Medical Specialties

Hector Antonio Dox has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Hector Antonio Dox has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Hector Antonio Dox holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Hector Antonio Dox's NPI number is 1154324895.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hector Dox's office located?
Hector Dox's office is located at 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO, 65804.
What languages does Hector Dox speak?
Hector Dox speaks Spanish.
Is Hector Dox accepting new patients?
Hector Dox has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Hector Dox accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Hector Dox has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Hector Dox accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Hector Dox accepts on their Vitals profile.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.