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Dr. Kurtis Cox MD

Surgeon

4/5(16)
1020 Mcintosh Circle Suite 102 Joplin MO, 64804
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Kurtis Cox is a general surgeon practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Cox specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Cox provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1990

University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1990

University of Pennsylvania, PA 1990

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Skin Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Pain
  • Hernia
  • Lipoma
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Dr. Kurtis Cox MD's Practice location

Practice At 1020 Mcintosh Circle Suite 102

1020 Mcintosh Circle Suite 102 -
Joplin, MO 64804
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New patients: 417-781-6845
Fax: 417-781-5024

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cox


4.0

Based on 16 reviews

Dr. Kurtis Cox MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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