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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
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

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

Services

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. Charles Cox III is a great orthopedic surgeon who isn't quick to do surgery. He spent a lot of time with me, trying to resolve the problem with healing. I really appreciate him and would highly recommend him to others. If I need to come back,I'd come back without hesitation.
April 18, 2026
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Dr Cox was very thorough and took plenty of time to review my case with me. I really appreciate his clear communication and openness to answering all my questions. Would definitely recommend him to others!
April 17, 2026
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Dr Cox lived up to his highly recommended reputation. I loved his approach to treatment.
April 16, 2026
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Excellent doctor!
April 14, 2026
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Dr. Cox is an exception surgeon, communicator, and person. Greatly appreciate all of his contributions.
April 9, 2026
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Dr. Cox is exceptional!
March 31, 2026
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Dr. Cox is exceptional. He gave a good explanation of my issue and provided many options for treatment. He was empathetic and listened to my concerns.
March 28, 2026
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If there was an option to select 6 - Amazing then I would have selected 6 on all accounts. I was particularly impressed and grateful for the options, risks, benefits discussion. I now have clarity in order to move forward with my treatment plan. Dr. Cox is a remarkable communicator.
March 13, 2026
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Dr cox was very knowledgeable, informative, and friendly
March 12, 2026
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