Dr. Louis CoxMD

Internal Medicine

at Louis H. Cox, MD - MDVIP — Oklahoma City, OK

About

Louis H. Cox, MD is a board-certified internist who has practiced medicine in the Oklahoma City area for decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Tulane University in 1981 and his Doctorate of Medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1985. He then completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center. He went on to complete a hematology research fellowship at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, finishing in 1990.

Dr. Cox holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He maintains affiliations with Integris Baptist, Integris Southwest, and Integris Edmond. His research background includes participation in the Glycemic Optimization Trial with Adventis and the Reach Registry observation trial focusing on atherothrombotic risk. He has published peer-reviewed work in both the Journal of Applied Social Psychology and Blood. Dr. Cox served on the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Board of Directors for 25 years. Outside medicine, he enjoys snow skiing, exercising, and reading. He is a member of the Oklahoma State Medical Association and the Oklahoma County Medical Association.

Education & Training

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1985

Residency

Internal Medicine, Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, 1986-1988

Fellowship

Hematology Research, Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, 1988-1990

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

type 2 diabetes
high cholesterol
hypertension
atherothrombotic illness
acute illness

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Cox treats a wide range of internal medicine conditions. His focus areas include type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and atherothrombotic illness. He also addresses acute illness and works with patients on preventive care and chronic disease management.

Yes, Dr. Cox holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center and followed that with a hematology research fellowship at the same institution.

Dr. Cox earned both his undergraduate degree and his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and hematology research fellowship at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Cox sees lifestyle modification as central to good health outcomes. He works with patients on exercise, activity, and behavioral changes alongside any necessary medications. His many years of experience in inpatient physical rehabilitation inform how he integrates movement into each patient's care plan.

Yes, patients see Dr. Cox at every office visit. The practice does not route patients to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Yes, Dr. Cox is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This access is included as part of the MDVIP membership.

Dr. Cox holds affiliations with Integris Baptist, Integris Southwest, and Integris Edmond. These relationships support continuity of care when patients require hospital-level services.

Yes, Dr. Cox has participated in clinical research. He took part in the Glycemic Optimization Trial studying Lantus insulin with Adventis in 2003 and 2004, and in the Reach Registry observation trial assessing patients at risk for atherothrombotic illness.

Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026