Daniel L. Cox, MD

family physician, Instructor

4.9/5 (689 ratings) 148 comments

I have been married to the love of my life for 42 years, and we have been blessed with 3 kids and 6 granddaughters. I enjoy travel, sports and spending time with friends and family

About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English

View Insurance Accepted

I have practiced medicine through the University system for about 35 years, and have been blessed to work with an awesome staff. I have had the privilege to care for thousands of wonderful patients over the years, and hope to continue working as long as the Lord wants me to.

Clinical Focus:
health maintenance

Specialties:
Family Medicine

Education & Credentials

Medical School

East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, Tennessee

Internships

Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Residencies

Family Medicine, Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

To do my best to provide care for the patients that I have been entrusted with.

— Daniel L. Cox

Where I See Patients

Lakemoor Family Physicians

3336 South CircleKnoxville, TN 37920

Phone: 865-577-0320

Directions

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

689 ratings

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
Provider explained things clearly

4.9
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider included you in decisions

4.9
How likely is it that you would recommend this provider to a friend or family

5.0

148 Patient Reviews

“Has been my primary for over 30 years”

5.0

October 31, 2024

“Has always been patient, non-cocky and provided EXCEPTIONAL care/advice.”

5.0

October 28, 2024

“Doctor Cox is exemplary. A listener, compassionate, competent. Just the best!”

5.0

October 25, 2024

“Always receive excellent care”

5.0

October 24, 2024

“There the best. Been going there for years”

5.0

October 24, 2024

“I have gone to Dr Cox for over 35 years and have had excellent care”

5.0

October 24, 2024

“Awesome Doc & staff!”

5.0

October 23, 2024

“The doctor is sincere and treats you like the only patient he is seeing.”

5.0

October 23, 2024

“Well organized”

5.0

October 23, 2024

“Great!!!!!”

5.0

October 22, 2024

“Because he is a very good doctor”

5.0

October 22, 2024

“They have always been very concerning about my problems and how to treat them”

5.0

October 22, 2024

“Dr Cox and staff are very knowledgeable and I feel they are compassionate and provide a through examination.”

5.0

October 22, 2024

“Alway show concern and very professional”

5.0

October 19, 2024

“Excellent experience”

5.0

October 18, 2024

“A caring and compassionate family physician that treats each patient with respect and genuine care.”

5.0

October 18, 2024

“Been a patient of Dr Cox for 30 years. Highly recommend him frequently.”

5.0

October 17, 2024

“Excellent care”

5.0

October 17, 2024

“Dr Cox is awesome. He always makes time to discuss options for treatment. He knows his patients and what's best for them.”

5.0

October 17, 2024

“Dr Cox has treated my family for several generations. He's the best.”

5.0

October 16, 2024

“Used this office for a number of years,always well taken care .”

5.0

October 16, 2024

“I've been going to Dr. Cox since I was a kid,”

5.0

October 10, 2024

“So knowledgeable, kind and caring!”

5.0

October 8, 2024

“I've always been treated like family by Dr. Cox and his staff”

5.0

October 5, 2024

“Made me feel comfortable and like I mattered”

5.0

October 5, 2024

“He is an excellent Dr and I actually trust him 100%. He has been my Dr for over 25 years. I only see specialists he refers me to and I won't see any other primary care provider.”

5.0

October 3, 2024

“Only doctor and office I can recommend”

5.0

October 3, 2024

“Because of the care and concern of the staff, I would not want to go anywhere else.”

5.0

October 3, 2024

“Dr. Cox is the best”

5.0

October 3, 2024

“They have always been very nice and helpful and have always answered any questions and concerns I've had. DR. Daniel cox has been my doctor for years and he's a really good doctor!”

5.0

October 2, 2024

“It's what I experienced”

5.0

October 2, 2024

“This medical group has always been wonderful to my family. My doctor listens and makes suggestions but does not push. The staff is great and they all really care about the patients. They treat us like family and I would be lost without them. I would recommend this practice to any one.”

5.0

October 2, 2024

“Dr. Cox listens to you and responds to all concerns and questions.”

4.8

October 1, 2024

“Love Dr Cox. I've been a patient for 30 yrs his nurse [...] is great too!”

5.0

September 28, 2024

“This has always been a great Doctor and staff”

5.0

September 27, 2024

“Dr. Cox really cares about his patients and listens to their concerns.”

5.0

September 27, 2024

“Takes care of my issues and staff is very friendly”

5.0

September 26, 2024

“I am grateful for the caregivers and the treatment I receive from them. I feel listened to and supported in my visits to my medical appointments”

5.0

September 26, 2024

“Superior service”

5.0

September 26, 2024

“Great doctor & staff”

5.0

September 26, 2024

“Great care”

5.0

September 24, 2024

“Dr. Cox is very experienced and knowledgeable. He always assures that the patient understands the treatment plan. He also makes the patient feel comfortable with the plan of care. He is very personable and outgoing.”

5.0

September 24, 2024

“I've went to him since he opened his office, he is always helpful and polite! Our family goes to him”

5.0

September 24, 2024

“Dr Cox and staff are consistently professional, courteous and on schedule. Dr Cox has many years of experience and does not hesitate to consult with his extensive network of peers when needed.”

5.0

September 24, 2024

“Have always had excellent care.”

5.0

September 23, 2024

“Attentive and tries to solve the problem.”

4.4

September 23, 2024

“Just a great medical practice and have been a patient for many years.”

5.0

September 20, 2024

“Have been a patient of Dr Cox for several years. I started seeing him at a time when I was very sick and my primary care doctor was unable to diagnose my problem. Dr Cox was recommended to me by a close friend. Dr Cox was very concerned and went to work doing testing . His diagnose cured me of the medical problem. I was very, very sick before I went to him. Since then I see him on a regular basis. I have no problem making appointments.”

5.0

September 20, 2024

“Dr. Cox and his staff are the best. Knowledgeable, caring and easy to talk to.”

5.0

September 17, 2024

“Dr. Cox is the best. Always has been. No one else quite like him. [...] is fantastic too.”

5.0

September 15, 2024

“Dr. Cox has been my doctor for years and has always been great.”

5.0

September 14, 2024

“I have at least a 35 year experience with this office and its staff. I have complete confidence in this team.”

5.0

September 13, 2024

“Have been seeing Dr Cox for many years. Always kind, efficient, caring and thorough.”

5.0

September 13, 2024

“Staff and doctor were very friendly and helpful. Answered my questions and were very informative.”

5.0

September 13, 2024

“Very concerned and caring about whatever you are suffering from.”

5.0

September 12, 2024

“Always very professional, explains each step of treatment and why. They care about their patient's health and well-being.”

5.0

September 12, 2024

“He listens and reacts to what you say doesn't just pretend to listen”

5.0

September 12, 2024

“Dr. Cox and his staff are very concerned about you and your health.”

5.0

September 11, 2024

“The doctor is very courteous and professional”

5.0

September 11, 2024

“I love my Dr”

5.0

September 10, 2024

“Dr. Cox is an excellent physician. He is very thorough, knowledgeable, caring. I am so grateful to have him as my primary care physician.”

5.0

September 8, 2024

“Dr Cox is an outstanding physician and he really cares about his patients”

5.0

September 6, 2024

“Dr. Cox is a good doctor”

5.0

September 5, 2024

“Very consistent in the care I've always received”

5.0

September 4, 2024

“Love the dr”

5.0

September 4, 2024

“Outstanding, caring, and listens ++.”

5.0

September 4, 2024

“Doctor was exceptionally thoughtful”

5.0

September 1, 2024

“Excellent”

5.0

August 29, 2024

“Dr. Cox is incredible!”

5.0

August 28, 2024

“I would highly recommend Dr. Cox to anyone with confidence they would be getting the best diagnosis for their current condition.”

5.0

August 27, 2024

“All good!”

5.0

August 16, 2024

“It is obvious that they care for their patients on a personal level”

5.0

August 15, 2024

“Dr Cox is a great Doctor and a good soul”

5.0

August 9, 2024

“Always a good experience. Dr. Cox always provides care and concern for any problems or worries I might have, and discusses proposed treatment.”

5.0

August 6, 2024

“Very limited time with Dr. He is very busy!”

5.0

July 31, 2024

“Excellent experience, awesome doctor!”

5.0

July 31, 2024

“Dr. Cox is very helpful with my health issues.”

5.0

July 30, 2024

“Dr. Cox is always very friendly and knowledgeable. He took his time during my assessment and listened to all my concerns and issues. He really takes a very holistic approach when treating his patients.”

5.0

July 30, 2024

“Dr. Cox is an excellent doctor. He is kind ,caring and compassionate. It makes all the difference in treating patients.”

5.0

July 30, 2024

“Very attentive, courteous and professional.”

5.0

July 30, 2024

“The best”

5.0

July 27, 2024

“Great Doctor & staff”

5.0

July 23, 2024

“Great”

5.0

July 19, 2024

“Dr. Cox takes the time to listen, answer questions, and explain factors affecting your condition and concerns.”

5.0

July 19, 2024

“Have recommended Dr Cox to others.”

5.0

July 18, 2024

“Dr. Cox is caring, knowledgable and professional.”

5.0

July 18, 2024

“I often recommend him. I have seen him close to 40 years. Trust him totally”

5.0

July 17, 2024

“All was all good and no complaints.”

5.0

July 16, 2024

“Super awesome!”

5.0

July 14, 2024

“All good”

5.0

June 27, 2024

“Excellent service provided by Dr. Cox”

5.0

June 25, 2024

“Dr. Cox is always friendly & professional- he listens then determines what treatment is best for the issue. Explains things on patient level & welcomes questions or feedback.”

5.0

June 9, 2024

“The doctor and the assistance are always very pleasant.”

5.0

June 6, 2024

“Dr. Cox is always attentive and willing to address any concerns”

5.0

June 5, 2024

“Excellent, as I have always found Dr. Cox to be.”

5.0

May 31, 2024

“Dr. Cox is the most attentive physician I have ever seen. He is very smart and knowledgeable at appointments. He explains treatment in a way that is easy for me to understand.”

5.0

May 8, 2024

“Even though he's very busy and being pulled in different directions, Dr. Cox is attentive and makes you feel like you are his only priority when he's with you.”

5.0

May 7, 2024

“Dr. Cox is amazing”

5.0

May 1, 2024

“Dr Cox is excellent practioner and compassionate human”

5.0

May 1, 2024

“Doc always does whats best for us. Great man, great doctor”

5.0

April 25, 2024

“Very caring.”

5.0

April 23, 2024

“Excellent service”

5.0

April 17, 2024

“Good”

5.0

April 13, 2024

“All good”

5.0

April 9, 2024

“Doctor Cox is a wizard”

5.0

April 9, 2024

“Dr Cox is just not a good doctor. He's a good motivator.”

5.0

March 26, 2024

“Very kind and concerned for my well being.”

5.0

March 24, 2024

“Been my primary for over 30 years.”

5.0

March 22, 2024

“Excellent and very professional staff and Doctor!!”

5.0

March 19, 2024

“Dr Cox is excellent in listening and explaining in terms easy to understand. I never feel like he's in a hurry to get done and move on.”

5.0

March 6, 2024

“All great.”

5.0

March 4, 2024

“Great staff and Doctor”

5.0

March 2, 2024

“Good”

5.0

March 1, 2024

“Extremely pleased with my care.”

5.0

February 22, 2024

“Always happy with care from Daniel Cox [...]”

5.0

February 22, 2024

“Always leave my visits completely informed and reassured. Very confident in the care provided by Dr Cox”

5.0

February 22, 2024

“Dr Cox always listens and provides thorough explanations and information”

5.0

February 22, 2024

“Have never had anything but great care from doctor Cox”

5.0

February 13, 2024

“Dr. Cox was excellent.”

5.0

February 6, 2024

“Amazing physician. He listened to all my concerns and helped me to his full ability.”

5.0

February 6, 2024

“Dr. Cox is the best doctor I have ever seen. He spends as much time as necessary to answer questions and explain procedures, medications etc. I wish every doctor was as attentive as Dr. Cox.”

5.0

February 3, 2024

“Always amazes me at how knowledgeable Dr Cox is and that he remembers last time he saw me.”

5.0

February 1, 2024

“Excellent experience”

5.0

January 23, 2024

“Always good”

5.0

January 17, 2024

“Great”

5.0

January 14, 2024

“Dr. Cox is amazing! He shows genuine care and concern for my health needs. Never makes you feel like he's rushing through my visit to get to his next patient. I'm grateful that he's my doctor!”

5.0

January 12, 2024

“Dr. Cox's office goes above and beyond to assist in my care.”

5.0

January 12, 2024

“Doctor was very informative and answed my questions.”

5.0

January 11, 2024

“Dr. Cox is fantastic at listening, explaining and discussing my health with me.”

5.0

January 10, 2024

“Dr. Cox has been my PCP since the early 90's. He genuinely cares for me. Some or my friends are patients of Dr. Cox. We all love him!”

5.0

January 8, 2024

“All good”

5.0

January 7, 2024

“Always complete and thorough attention given to any concerns we have.”

5.0

January 4, 2024

“His concern for his issue had the doctor himself call and check on him”

5.0

January 4, 2024

“Excellent Dr and professional staff”

5.0

January 4, 2024

“I've seen Dr. Cox for most of my adult life. He is an excellent provider.”

5.0

January 2, 2024

“Dr Cox always helps me understand the issues and treatment”

5.0

December 24, 2023

“I have always recommended them to others”

5.0

December 22, 2023

“Great doctor”

5.0

December 20, 2023

“He displayed true concern”

5.0

December 15, 2023

“Grateful to have such good care.”

5.0

December 8, 2023

“Great experience”

5.0

December 6, 2023

“Dr. Cox is very easy to talk to and is extremely informative”

5.0

December 6, 2023

“I can't speak highly enough about Dr. Cox and his staff. I have been coming here since 1991!”

5.0

December 5, 2023

“Dr Cox is an excellent physician”

5.0

December 2, 2023

“Dr. Cox is awesome!”

5.0

November 29, 2023

“Dr. Dan Cox is great.”

5.0

November 26, 2023

“Dr. Cox is The Best!”

5.0

November 24, 2023

“Best doctor in Knoxville”

5.0

November 22, 2023

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