Dr. Michael T. Cox, MD | Sparta, TN | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Michael Cox is an internal medicine physician with specialized training in geriatric medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. With 45 years of experience caring for patients, Dr. Cox brings extensive knowledge to both general internal medicine and the specialized healthcare needs of older adults. He provides care in English.

Dr. Cox practices at locations including Sparta and Cookeville, Tennessee, and maintains an affiliation with Livingston Regional Hospital. He focuses on managing complex conditions such as diabetes, irregular heart rhythms, and heart failure. His experience includes coordinating physical therapy services and ordering important diagnostic tests like complete blood counts and kidney function assessments. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.

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2.9

17 Ratings
45 years of experience
47 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of South Florida College Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Just extremely bad customer service all around. Long wait at front desk and uncaring personnel. There's nothing as unfortunate as doctors who don't care.

January 12th, 2016

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i am 54 i have been seening dr cox for over 30 years i think he a really good doctor he has help me nice careing doctor

April 30th, 2012

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well my hubby has bad panick attacks, anxitey, and sleep disorder. he doesnt want to give him anything and the reason i think is cause he is so young well 24 years old. but he will give the elderly any kind of meds they need. i know this to be a fact he does this for my step dad, both of my aunts. he wont even give my mom anything and she has ddd and hurts alot shes gettin to where she cant even walk. we are all 3 fixing to find us a better doctor.

October 11th, 2011

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Been going to Dr. Cox for years. I trust his knowledge and know him to be both honest and caring. Indeed I trust him with my life and that of my family.

August 1st, 2010

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To all elderly patients who need proper medical PLEASE go elsewhere. He is uncaring, unprofessional and unwilling to propertly diagnose and treat elderly patients, but waits for the medicare check to come. If your problem ranges outside of the common cold find someone who actually abides by the hypocratic oath!

September 22nd, 2009

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dr cox is good doctor bt his nurse is rude and uncaring , she does not call u back when u leave a msg when u ask her to and she does not promptly send in perscriptions and when does they are wrong this has happened to me 3 x some of the receptionist ppl are not very friendly either seems like some are there for a paycheck..... wish amanda was dtill up front they could have 10 of her very friendly and helpful

July 16th, 2009

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It`s ashame that this doctor can`t follow up and see the red flags of a case, does not "can`t get a temperature reading for over a week mean anything?" Or how about "the blood keeps getting thinner for over a week?" I would have to say that these are causes for a follow up visit if nothing else.

February 28th, 2009

Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital

401 Sewell DrSparta, TN 38583

Tel: (931) 738-9211

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

1 Medical Center BlvdCookeville, TN 38501

Tel: (931) 528-2541


Dr. Michael Thomas Cox, MD	Eric Harker	Dr. Tuesdae Stainbrook, DO	Dr. John Patrick Simmons
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Critical Care Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.9 (17 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)	4.4 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Sparta , TN	Lyons , CO	Du Bois , PA	NASHVILLE , TN
Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
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Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of South Florida College Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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Is Dr. Michael Cox accepting new patients?: Dr. Michael Cox has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Michael Cox accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Cox accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Cox affiliated with?: Dr. Michael Cox is affiliated with Livingston Regional Hospital.
Does Dr. Michael Cox accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Michael Cox has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Michael Cox's office located?: Dr. Michael Cox's office is located at 401 Sewell Dr, Sparta, TN, 38583.

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