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Dr. Bruce Cox Jr, MD

Dr. Bruce Cox Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Bruce Cox Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Shelby, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cox Jr has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Atrium Health Lincoln and Atrium Health Cleveland. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 79 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (79 reviews)

Practice

101 Delta Park Dr Shelby, NC 28150
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(704) 484-0606

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cox Jr is affiliated with Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cox Jr specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Cox Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cox Jr

4.7

79 ratings, 59 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lori – Apr 05, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Mar 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laura Mounie – Feb 01, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Herron – Jul 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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J. D. – Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy – Jun 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Beverly Stager – Jan 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David – Jul 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debi H – May 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Hewitt – Jan 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patrick – Dec 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kimberly Hughes – Aug 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark – Jun 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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So happy with OrthoCarolina... – Jun 05, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Rodney Honeycutt – Apr 22, 2021
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Jeff – Mar 20, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bruce Cox Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Shelby, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cox Jr has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthocarolina101 Delta Park Dr Shelby, NC 28150
1

Practice

Carolinas Healthcare System Neurosciences Institute441 McAlister Rd Ste 1100A Lincolnton, NC 28092
2

Practice

Orthocarolina4601 Park Rd Ste 300 Charlotte, NC 28209
3
Atrium Health Cleveland201 E Grover St Shelby, NC 28150
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Atrium Health Lincoln

    433 McAlister Rd
    Lincolnton, NC 28092
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Atrium Health Cleveland

    201 E Grover St
    Shelby, NC 28150
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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