Dr. Kurtis Cox MD
Surgeon
1020 Mcintosh Circle Suite 102 Joplin MO, 64804Rating
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
Treatments
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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Practice At 1020 Mcintosh Circle Suite 102
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Dr. Charles Youngho Ro M.D.100 MERCY WAY JOPLIN MO 64804![]()
Dr. Brock Carney MD1020 Mcintosh Circle Joplin MO 64804![]()
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Dr. Mollie Marie James D.O.2817 SAINT JOHNS BLVD JOPLIN MO 64804![]()
Dr. Xavier M. Jenkins M.D.1701 W 26th St Joplin MO 64804![]()
Dr. Alan M Buchele M.D.2817 Mcclelland Blvd Joplin MO 64804
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