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Charles L. Cox MD, MPH

Assistant 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.
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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It's always a pleasure going here Dr.Cox is always nice and concerned about your needs and answering any questions that you have for him
March 5, 2026
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Dr. Cox is awesome!
March 3, 2026
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Dr Cox is always the ultimate professional. He shows great concern and care. He is the best,
February 24, 2026
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Very happy with my care.
February 20, 2026
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Dr Cox listened to her and fully understood. Gave solutions and was hopeful it would work. Great bedside manner, patience, kindness, all around a great doctor.
February 17, 2026
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Love Vanderbilt orthopedic and the way the entire staff show concern and options.
February 12, 2026
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Everything was great even when everyone had to be stressed with power outages.
February 10, 2026
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