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Stephen Cox, DO is a family medicine physician practicing chronic disease management and preventive medicine typical for primary care. See him for your annual physical or Medicare wellness visit. Talk to him about weight loss, diabetes, and blood pressure. Dr. Cox also has a particular interest in musculoskeletal medicine, treating arthritis and low back pain. Additionally, he treats other common conditions like ADHD, stress, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. As a family physician, he feels comfortable with patients of all ages.
Dr. Cox's educational background includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physics from The University of Georgia, where he also participated in the thriving Athens music scene. He earned a doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from PCOM Georgia - the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine branch campus at Suwannee, GA. Finally, he completed three years at Atlanta Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency Program.
Professionally, Dr. Cox maintains membership with the American Academy of Family Physicians, which has been his primary source of continuing medical education since graduating from residency.
Personally, Dr. Cox and his wife Rubina, who is also a family doc, live in Alpharetta. They are blissfully busy with their two children, Julie and Ethan. They spend their time in various sport and music lessons and try to live a happy and full life.
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Specialties
Family Medicine
Education & Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 537 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.83
Listened to me carefully
4.80
Shared the right amount of information
4.73
Earned my trust
4.67
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Cox takes his time with his patients. He is very thorough and offers suggestions to improve quality of life.
September 10, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was great! The only problem I had to wait in the room for one hour before doctor came
September 10, 2023
5
We loved the provider, not so sure about the facility itself. Finding the practice (no signage and we would prefer not to enter through urgent care) and signing in was not easy nor was it fast. Signing in took forever on the self-serve kiosk, which we thought was supposed to be faster given that we signed in online. Then it wouldn't take payment, so we also had to sign in yet again with a person.
September 14, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his staff were very, very nice and cordial, very professional and he really explained medicine and took the time to explain it. So I could have a better understanding and what the effects would be, and what the side effects would be excellent office. Visit, thank you very much.
September 13, 2023
5
FANTASTIC!!!
September 10, 2023
4
a very positive experience and so organized
September 10, 2023
5
Staff were extremely helpful and professional.
September 8, 2023
5
keep up the good work!
September 2, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was kind, compassionate, and took the time to listen to our feelings about our medical issues. We are very grateful to have Dr. Cox as our primary care provider. Thank you.
September 2, 2023
5
Good doctor
September 1, 2023
5
Dr.Cox and his staff are awesome. He is so great to help me with my adult ADHD.. I highly recommend anyone in this practice
September 1, 2023
5
Dr. Cox always explains everything so I can understand. If I have a question about his answers he is patient to explain it in a way I can understand. I don't feel rushed.
August 31, 2023
5
I am so grateful for him. He's the most amazing doctor I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and dealing with. He takes excellent care of me. His concerns are so genuine. I am blessed to have him in my life, and as my physician. Thank you and God bless him.
August 30, 2023
5
Excellent service
August 28, 2023
5
I really like Dr. Cox. He was very thorough. He listened and gave some wonderful suggestions.
August 27, 2023
5
Dr.Cox was amazing. He has a fantastic bedside manner and he is extremely knowledgeable and intuitive. I'm not sure I've had a doctor that was so thorough.
August 26, 2023
5
Most caring and best doctor Ive ever had!
August 25, 2023
5
Thank you for helping me
August 26, 2023
5
Dr cox is wonderful! He ended up having to call me because I couldn't get the technology to work right
August 20, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his entire team is amazing. They was attentive, knowledgeable, & patient when servicing my needs. The office was thoroughly clean and made me feel safe.
August 27, 2023
4
They saw me fast and did not take any blood tests, which I did not understand what the idea was.
August 18, 2023
4
Love Dr. Cox and his staff !!!
August 13, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are wonderful
August 13, 2023
5
Dr. Cox is always so patient and kind, and thorough and I appreciate being able to reach out to him via Atela Health because I live close to an hour away from the clinic. So, it actually is really cool that I'm able to reach out to him and still, you know, see him on the other end of the line, and get health care in a different way. So I do appreciate him very much. And, as always, we love Dr. Cox. Thank you.
August 11, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are simply great...always listens. Gives great medical advice. Great "Bedside Manner"
August 9, 2023
5
This was my first experience. Dr. Cox gave me plenty of time to ask questions. I was a skeptic and it was a hood experience.
August 9, 2023
5
I love Dr Cox he is caring & considerate & listens carefully to my needs. He is an excellent doctor! Everything went well in the other test areas all techs were very helpful & polite
August 5, 2023
4
It was my first visit, so there was a lot to go over. I felt like I was really rushing to get everything said. I felt like the provider was talking very fast as well. Hoping the next visit will go a bit more calmly. Also, I was fasting for bloodwork. I got to the lab at 12:05pm and there was a note saying that the lab person was at lunch till 1:30pm. I thought that was a long lunch for someone who didn't have any back up. I came back at 1:30. Got my blood drawn at 2pm ish. Man I was hungry!
August 5, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was very thorough and explained everything. I was extremely impressed with his demeanor and professionalism. I cannot say enough to tell you how impressed I am with Dr. Cox and his staff.
August 3, 2023
5
Dr Cox is the best! I really feel 100% confident Dr Cox cares! I know my health is in good hands with Dr Cox! Thank you Welstar!
August 6, 2023
5
Dr Cox takes his time with his patients. He is very thorough and offers suggestions to improve quality of life.
September 10, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was great! The only problem I had to wait in the room for one hour before doctor came
September 10, 2023
5
We loved the provider, not so sure about the facility itself. Finding the practice (no signage and we would prefer not to enter through urgent care) and signing in was not easy nor was it fast. Signing in took forever on the self-serve kiosk, which we thought was supposed to be faster given that we signed in online. Then it wouldn't take payment, so we also had to sign in yet again with a person.
September 14, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his staff were very, very nice and cordial, very professional and he really explained medicine and took the time to explain it. So I could have a better understanding and what the effects would be, and what the side effects would be excellent office. Visit, thank you very much.
September 13, 2023
5
FANTASTIC!!!
September 10, 2023
5
Staff were extremely helpful and professional.
September 8, 2023
5
keep up the good work!
September 2, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was kind, compassionate, and took the time to listen to our feelings about our medical issues. We are very grateful to have Dr. Cox as our primary care provider. Thank you.
September 2, 2023
5
Good doctor
September 1, 2023
5
Dr.Cox and his staff are awesome. He is so great to help me with my adult ADHD.. I highly recommend anyone in this practice
September 1, 2023
5
Dr. Cox always explains everything so I can understand. If I have a question about his answers he is patient to explain it in a way I can understand. I don't feel rushed.
August 31, 2023
5
I am so grateful for him. He's the most amazing doctor I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and dealing with. He takes excellent care of me. His concerns are so genuine. I am blessed to have him in my life, and as my physician. Thank you and God bless him.
August 30, 2023
5
Excellent service
August 28, 2023
5
I really like Dr. Cox. He was very thorough. He listened and gave some wonderful suggestions.
August 27, 2023
5
Dr.Cox was amazing. He has a fantastic bedside manner and he is extremely knowledgeable and intuitive. I'm not sure I've had a doctor that was so thorough.
August 26, 2023
5
Most caring and best doctor Ive ever had!
August 25, 2023
5
Thank you for helping me
August 26, 2023
5
Dr cox is wonderful! He ended up having to call me because I couldn't get the technology to work right
August 20, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his entire team is amazing. They was attentive, knowledgeable, & patient when servicing my needs. The office was thoroughly clean and made me feel safe.
August 27, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are wonderful
August 13, 2023
5
Dr. Cox is always so patient and kind, and thorough and I appreciate being able to reach out to him via Atela Health because I live close to an hour away from the clinic. So, it actually is really cool that I'm able to reach out to him and still, you know, see him on the other end of the line, and get health care in a different way. So I do appreciate him very much. And, as always, we love Dr. Cox. Thank you.
August 11, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are simply great...always listens. Gives great medical advice. Great "Bedside Manner"
August 9, 2023
5
This was my first experience. Dr. Cox gave me plenty of time to ask questions. I was a skeptic and it was a hood experience.
August 9, 2023
5
I love Dr Cox he is caring & considerate & listens carefully to my needs. He is an excellent doctor! Everything went well in the other test areas all techs were very helpful & polite
August 5, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was very thorough and explained everything. I was extremely impressed with his demeanor and professionalism. I cannot say enough to tell you how impressed I am with Dr. Cox and his staff.
August 3, 2023
5
Dr Cox is the best! I really feel 100% confident Dr Cox cares! I know my health is in good hands with Dr Cox! Thank you Welstar!
August 6, 2023
4
a very positive experience and so organized
September 10, 2023
4
They saw me fast and did not take any blood tests, which I did not understand what the idea was.
August 18, 2023
4
Love Dr. Cox and his staff !!!
August 13, 2023
4
It was my first visit, so there was a lot to go over. I felt like I was really rushing to get everything said. I felt like the provider was talking very fast as well. Hoping the next visit will go a bit more calmly. Also, I was fasting for bloodwork. I got to the lab at 12:05pm and there was a note saying that the lab person was at lunch till 1:30pm. I thought that was a long lunch for someone who didn't have any back up. I came back at 1:30. Got my blood drawn at 2pm ish. Man I was hungry!
August 5, 2023
4
a very positive experience and so organized
September 10, 2023
4
They saw me fast and did not take any blood tests, which I did not understand what the idea was.
August 18, 2023
4
Love Dr. Cox and his staff !!!
August 13, 2023
4
It was my first visit, so there was a lot to go over. I felt like I was really rushing to get everything said. I felt like the provider was talking very fast as well. Hoping the next visit will go a bit more calmly. Also, I was fasting for bloodwork. I got to the lab at 12:05pm and there was a note saying that the lab person was at lunch till 1:30pm. I thought that was a long lunch for someone who didn't have any back up. I came back at 1:30. Got my blood drawn at 2pm ish. Man I was hungry!
August 5, 2023
5
Dr Cox takes his time with his patients. He is very thorough and offers suggestions to improve quality of life.
September 10, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was great! The only problem I had to wait in the room for one hour before doctor came
September 10, 2023
5
We loved the provider, not so sure about the facility itself. Finding the practice (no signage and we would prefer not to enter through urgent care) and signing in was not easy nor was it fast. Signing in took forever on the self-serve kiosk, which we thought was supposed to be faster given that we signed in online. Then it wouldn't take payment, so we also had to sign in yet again with a person.
September 14, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his staff were very, very nice and cordial, very professional and he really explained medicine and took the time to explain it. So I could have a better understanding and what the effects would be, and what the side effects would be excellent office. Visit, thank you very much.
September 13, 2023
5
FANTASTIC!!!
September 10, 2023
5
Staff were extremely helpful and professional.
September 8, 2023
5
keep up the good work!
September 2, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was kind, compassionate, and took the time to listen to our feelings about our medical issues. We are very grateful to have Dr. Cox as our primary care provider. Thank you.
September 2, 2023
5
Good doctor
September 1, 2023
5
Dr.Cox and his staff are awesome. He is so great to help me with my adult ADHD.. I highly recommend anyone in this practice
September 1, 2023
5
Dr. Cox always explains everything so I can understand. If I have a question about his answers he is patient to explain it in a way I can understand. I don't feel rushed.
August 31, 2023
5
I am so grateful for him. He's the most amazing doctor I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and dealing with. He takes excellent care of me. His concerns are so genuine. I am blessed to have him in my life, and as my physician. Thank you and God bless him.
August 30, 2023
5
Excellent service
August 28, 2023
5
I really like Dr. Cox. He was very thorough. He listened and gave some wonderful suggestions.
August 27, 2023
5
Dr.Cox was amazing. He has a fantastic bedside manner and he is extremely knowledgeable and intuitive. I'm not sure I've had a doctor that was so thorough.
August 26, 2023
5
Most caring and best doctor Ive ever had!
August 25, 2023
5
Thank you for helping me
August 26, 2023
5
Dr cox is wonderful! He ended up having to call me because I couldn't get the technology to work right
August 20, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his entire team is amazing. They was attentive, knowledgeable, & patient when servicing my needs. The office was thoroughly clean and made me feel safe.
August 27, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are wonderful
August 13, 2023
5
Dr. Cox is always so patient and kind, and thorough and I appreciate being able to reach out to him via Atela Health because I live close to an hour away from the clinic. So, it actually is really cool that I'm able to reach out to him and still, you know, see him on the other end of the line, and get health care in a different way. So I do appreciate him very much. And, as always, we love Dr. Cox. Thank you.
August 11, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are simply great...always listens. Gives great medical advice. Great "Bedside Manner"
August 9, 2023
5
This was my first experience. Dr. Cox gave me plenty of time to ask questions. I was a skeptic and it was a hood experience.
August 9, 2023
5
I love Dr Cox he is caring & considerate & listens carefully to my needs. He is an excellent doctor! Everything went well in the other test areas all techs were very helpful & polite
August 5, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was very thorough and explained everything. I was extremely impressed with his demeanor and professionalism. I cannot say enough to tell you how impressed I am with Dr. Cox and his staff.
August 3, 2023
5
Dr Cox is the best! I really feel 100% confident Dr Cox cares! I know my health is in good hands with Dr Cox! Thank you Welstar!
August 6, 2023
5
We loved the provider, not so sure about the facility itself. Finding the practice (no signage and we would prefer not to enter through urgent care) and signing in was not easy nor was it fast. Signing in took forever on the self-serve kiosk, which we thought was supposed to be faster given that we signed in online. Then it wouldn't take payment, so we also had to sign in yet again with a person.
September 14, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his staff were very, very nice and cordial, very professional and he really explained medicine and took the time to explain it. So I could have a better understanding and what the effects would be, and what the side effects would be excellent office. Visit, thank you very much.
September 13, 2023
4
a very positive experience and so organized
September 10, 2023
5
Dr Cox takes his time with his patients. He is very thorough and offers suggestions to improve quality of life.
September 10, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was great! The only problem I had to wait in the room for one hour before doctor came
September 10, 2023
5
FANTASTIC!!!
September 10, 2023
5
Staff were extremely helpful and professional.
September 8, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was kind, compassionate, and took the time to listen to our feelings about our medical issues. We are very grateful to have Dr. Cox as our primary care provider. Thank you.
September 2, 2023
5
keep up the good work!
September 2, 2023
5
Good doctor
September 1, 2023
5
Dr.Cox and his staff are awesome. He is so great to help me with my adult ADHD.. I highly recommend anyone in this practice
September 1, 2023
5
Dr. Cox always explains everything so I can understand. If I have a question about his answers he is patient to explain it in a way I can understand. I don't feel rushed.
August 31, 2023
5
I am so grateful for him. He's the most amazing doctor I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and dealing with. He takes excellent care of me. His concerns are so genuine. I am blessed to have him in my life, and as my physician. Thank you and God bless him.
August 30, 2023
5
Excellent service
August 28, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his entire team is amazing. They was attentive, knowledgeable, & patient when servicing my needs. The office was thoroughly clean and made me feel safe.
August 27, 2023
5
I really like Dr. Cox. He was very thorough. He listened and gave some wonderful suggestions.
August 27, 2023
5
Thank you for helping me
August 26, 2023
5
Dr.Cox was amazing. He has a fantastic bedside manner and he is extremely knowledgeable and intuitive. I'm not sure I've had a doctor that was so thorough.
August 26, 2023
5
Most caring and best doctor Ive ever had!
August 25, 2023
5
Dr cox is wonderful! He ended up having to call me because I couldn't get the technology to work right
August 20, 2023
4
They saw me fast and did not take any blood tests, which I did not understand what the idea was.
August 18, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are wonderful
August 13, 2023
4
Love Dr. Cox and his staff !!!
August 13, 2023
5
Dr. Cox is always so patient and kind, and thorough and I appreciate being able to reach out to him via Atela Health because I live close to an hour away from the clinic. So, it actually is really cool that I'm able to reach out to him and still, you know, see him on the other end of the line, and get health care in a different way. So I do appreciate him very much. And, as always, we love Dr. Cox. Thank you.
August 11, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are simply great...always listens. Gives great medical advice. Great "Bedside Manner"
August 9, 2023
5
This was my first experience. Dr. Cox gave me plenty of time to ask questions. I was a skeptic and it was a hood experience.
August 9, 2023
5
Dr Cox is the best! I really feel 100% confident Dr Cox cares! I know my health is in good hands with Dr Cox! Thank you Welstar!
August 6, 2023
4
It was my first visit, so there was a lot to go over. I felt like I was really rushing to get everything said. I felt like the provider was talking very fast as well. Hoping the next visit will go a bit more calmly. Also, I was fasting for bloodwork. I got to the lab at 12:05pm and there was a note saying that the lab person was at lunch till 1:30pm. I thought that was a long lunch for someone who didn't have any back up. I came back at 1:30. Got my blood drawn at 2pm ish. Man I was hungry!
August 5, 2023
5
I love Dr Cox he is caring & considerate & listens carefully to my needs. He is an excellent doctor! Everything went well in the other test areas all techs were very helpful & polite
August 5, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was very thorough and explained everything. I was extremely impressed with his demeanor and professionalism. I cannot say enough to tell you how impressed I am with Dr. Cox and his staff.
August 3, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was very thorough and explained everything. I was extremely impressed with his demeanor and professionalism. I cannot say enough to tell you how impressed I am with Dr. Cox and his staff.
August 3, 2023
5
I love Dr Cox he is caring & considerate & listens carefully to my needs. He is an excellent doctor! Everything went well in the other test areas all techs were very helpful & polite
August 5, 2023
4
It was my first visit, so there was a lot to go over. I felt like I was really rushing to get everything said. I felt like the provider was talking very fast as well. Hoping the next visit will go a bit more calmly. Also, I was fasting for bloodwork. I got to the lab at 12:05pm and there was a note saying that the lab person was at lunch till 1:30pm. I thought that was a long lunch for someone who didn't have any back up. I came back at 1:30. Got my blood drawn at 2pm ish. Man I was hungry!
August 5, 2023
5
Dr Cox is the best! I really feel 100% confident Dr Cox cares! I know my health is in good hands with Dr Cox! Thank you Welstar!
August 6, 2023
5
This was my first experience. Dr. Cox gave me plenty of time to ask questions. I was a skeptic and it was a hood experience.
August 9, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are simply great...always listens. Gives great medical advice. Great "Bedside Manner"
August 9, 2023
5
Dr. Cox is always so patient and kind, and thorough and I appreciate being able to reach out to him via Atela Health because I live close to an hour away from the clinic. So, it actually is really cool that I'm able to reach out to him and still, you know, see him on the other end of the line, and get health care in a different way. So I do appreciate him very much. And, as always, we love Dr. Cox. Thank you.
August 11, 2023
4
Love Dr. Cox and his staff !!!
August 13, 2023
5
Dr Cox and staff are wonderful
August 13, 2023
4
They saw me fast and did not take any blood tests, which I did not understand what the idea was.
August 18, 2023
5
Dr cox is wonderful! He ended up having to call me because I couldn't get the technology to work right
August 20, 2023
5
Most caring and best doctor Ive ever had!
August 25, 2023
5
Dr.Cox was amazing. He has a fantastic bedside manner and he is extremely knowledgeable and intuitive. I'm not sure I've had a doctor that was so thorough.
August 26, 2023
5
Thank you for helping me
August 26, 2023
5
I really like Dr. Cox. He was very thorough. He listened and gave some wonderful suggestions.
August 27, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his entire team is amazing. They was attentive, knowledgeable, & patient when servicing my needs. The office was thoroughly clean and made me feel safe.
August 27, 2023
5
Excellent service
August 28, 2023
5
I am so grateful for him. He's the most amazing doctor I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and dealing with. He takes excellent care of me. His concerns are so genuine. I am blessed to have him in my life, and as my physician. Thank you and God bless him.
August 30, 2023
5
Dr. Cox always explains everything so I can understand. If I have a question about his answers he is patient to explain it in a way I can understand. I don't feel rushed.
August 31, 2023
5
Dr.Cox and his staff are awesome. He is so great to help me with my adult ADHD.. I highly recommend anyone in this practice
September 1, 2023
5
Good doctor
September 1, 2023
5
keep up the good work!
September 2, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was kind, compassionate, and took the time to listen to our feelings about our medical issues. We are very grateful to have Dr. Cox as our primary care provider. Thank you.
September 2, 2023
5
Staff were extremely helpful and professional.
September 8, 2023
5
FANTASTIC!!!
September 10, 2023
5
Dr. Cox was great! The only problem I had to wait in the room for one hour before doctor came
September 10, 2023
5
Dr Cox takes his time with his patients. He is very thorough and offers suggestions to improve quality of life.
September 10, 2023
4
a very positive experience and so organized
September 10, 2023
5
Dr. Cox and his staff were very, very nice and cordial, very professional and he really explained medicine and took the time to explain it. So I could have a better understanding and what the effects would be, and what the side effects would be excellent office. Visit, thank you very much.
September 13, 2023
5
We loved the provider, not so sure about the facility itself. Finding the practice (no signage and we would prefer not to enter through urgent care) and signing in was not easy nor was it fast. Signing in took forever on the self-serve kiosk, which we thought was supposed to be faster given that we signed in online. Then it wouldn't take payment, so we also had to sign in yet again with a person.