
Mr. Kelly B. Cox, APRN, FNP-C
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
1379 Brad Circle Lindale TX, 75771About
Mr. Kelly Cox is a family practitioner practicing in Lindale, TX. Mr. Cox specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Mr. Cox possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Texas Tech University Nurse Practitioner 2006
University of Texas Bachelor's degree 0
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Master's degree in Medicine Nurse Practitioner 0
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief Of Helicopter EMS ETMC Air 1/ UT Health Tyler 2015 - 2018
- Adjunct Faculty UT Tyler, TWU, UT Arlington 2008 - 2023
- Master Peace Officer and Tactical Paramedic/Deputy Smith County Sheriff’s Office -
Awards
- Reserve Deputy Sheriff / SWAT Medic of the year 2016 Smith County Sheriff
- Commander's Citation 2018 Smith County Sheriff
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners - Board Certified
- Special Operations Medical Association and the Texas NP Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Lindale Independent School Board, Board President for 3 years, Member for 12 years. Elected official
- Orphans Outreach
- Hope Haven
- Feed the Children
Treatments
- Arthrocentesis, Minor surgical procedures, XRay interpretation, medication therapy, homeopathic, naturopathic and functional medicine.
Professional Society Memberships
- Special Operations Medical AssociationEast Texas NP AssociationTexas NP AssociationAANP Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, perseverance, positive attitude and listening to what the patient is telling you. Not listening to negative inputs. Maintaining a professional and positive attitude. Above all, my Savior Jesus Christ and my family.
Teaching and speaking
- Years of speaking at multiple engagements as Trauma expert, Helicopter EMS expert, Stop the Bleed certified instructor through DOD, Peace officer education on SWAT, Tactical Medicine, Emergency Response to Active Shooter Environments, Advisor to the Regional Advisory Council on Trauma and EMS for Texas.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Scuba Diving in The Texas Flower Gardens
Hobbies / Sports
- Shooting, Golf, Scuba Diving
Favorite professional publications
- Journal for Special Operations Medical Association, Journal of Nurse Practitioners
Areas of research
National Study for Falls in the Emergency Room and UTI frequency
MRSA findings on Trauma Patient New Admits
Community Acquired MRSA
Poisonous Spiders in Texas
Founder of the ERASE course (Emergency Response to Active Shooter Environments)
Tactical Medicine Teaching
Basic SWAT Instructor/ Long Range Rifle Sniper 101 instructor
Master Peace Officer
Mr. Kelly B. Cox, APRN, FNP-C's Practice location
Davis Medical Group/Tyler Internal Medicine Associates
1379 Brad Circle -Lindale, TX 75771Get Direction
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Dedicated Nurse Practitioner Kelly Cox Contributing his Expertise to the Prominent Medical Team in Texas
At Tyler Internal Medicine Associates, Kelly is making a significant impact on the healthcare landscape in Smith County and beyond. With a career spanning over a decade, he has established himself as a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare provider, offering a wide range of medical services to his patients.
Academically, his educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Tyler and a Master’s degree in Medicine Nurse Practitioner from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his outstanding contributions, receiving accolades such as the Reserve Deputy Sheriff/SWAT Medic of the year in 2016 from the Smith County Sheriff.
Kelly’s journey in the medical field began in 2007, and since then, he has accumulated a wealth of experience in various healthcare settings. From working in a Level 1 Trauma center to providing urgent care, family practice, and serving as a Flight Nurse/Paramedic with a Helicopter EMS, he has continually demonstrated his commitment to delivering exceptional medical care.
Transitioning to full-time family practice in 2009, he has been an integral part of Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. for over a decade, collaborating closely with Dr. Anthony Davis, MD. His dedication to his patients is matched only by his service to his community and country. Not only has he served with the Department of Homeland Security, but he has also been a Master Peace Officer and Tactical Paramedic/Deputy for the Smith County Sheriff’s Office for 16 years.
An active member of various professional organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Kelly continues to stay at the forefront of medical advancements. His commitment to giving back to the community is evident through his involvement with charitable organizations like Orphans Outreach, Hope Haven, and Feed the Children. His passion for healthcare is further reflected in his memberships in esteemed medical societies like the Special Operations Medical Association and the Texas NP Association.
Beyond his medical pursuits, he enjoys hobbies such as shooting, golf, and scuba diving.
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