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Charles L. Cox MD, MPH

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellowship Director, Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, Executive Medical Director, Orthopaedic Patient Care Center, and Team Physician - Vanderbilt University and Nashville Predators

Areas of Expertise

  • Adolescent Sports Medicine
  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Sports Medicine

Locations

Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205
5002 Crossings Circle, Suite 230
Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Internship - Charity Hospital of New Orleans, Louisiana State University Medical Center
  • Master of Public Health - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Residency - Tulane Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Cox is one of the most cheerful, engaged, energetic surgeons at VUMC.
August 11, 2026
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Excellent visit
August 10, 2026
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Dr. Cox is exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs help.
August 6, 2026
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Very professional
July 24, 2026
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Dr Cox is exceptional.
July 24, 2026
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Dr. Cox is an excellent Doctor!!!
July 23, 2026
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Extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and professional
July 23, 2026
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Dr Cox is my kind of provider... Concerned, attentive, and practically honest.
July 23, 2026
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Dr. Cox is knowledgeable and patient; answered all of my questions thoroughly.
July 21, 2026
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