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Dr. Christopher Cox, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (82)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Cox, MD

Dr. Christopher Cox, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center, CPMC Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus and California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal. Dr. Cox, completed a residency at University of California-San Francisco. Patients rated Dr. Cox an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Cox works at California Pacific Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in San Francisco, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Cox's Office Locations

  1. 1
    California Pacific Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
    3838 California St Rm 715, San Francisco, CA 94118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 668-8010
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Office
    2351 Clay St Fl 5FL5, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 668-8010
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    George Kimmerling
    3838 California St Rm 108, San Francisco, CA 94118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 668-8010

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Novato Community Hospital
  • California Pacific Medical Center
  • CPMC Van Ness Campus
  • California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus
  • California Pacific Medical Center Mission Bernal

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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arm Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint Surgery
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Knee Replacement
Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1083700330
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Kerlan-Jobe Orth Clin
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California-San Francisco
    Residency
    Internship
    • UC San Francisco Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Lewis and Clark College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Christopher Cox, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cox is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Cox works at California Pacific Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Cox’s profile.

    82 patients have reviewed Dr. Cox. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cox.

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