About
Dr. William F. Cox knew he wanted to be a doctor at age five. He is someone who has chosen to not only find a career but has truly found a calling within medicine.
Dr. Cox earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Southern Methodist University in 1988. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1993. He completed both his internship and his Internal Medicine residency at Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, finishing in 1996. He holds a Texas medical license and specializes in internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. His clinical interests include weight loss, diabetes prevention and control, nutrition, cardiovascular risk reduction, and smoking cessation. He also focuses on exercise guidance and care for aging and hearing impaired patients. After 22 years in practice, he has developed deep ties with medical and surgical specialists across the Dallas area. Dr. Cox joined MDVIP to sustain the personalized, patient-first approach that has defined his career from the start.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, 1988
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Doctorate of Medicine, 1993
Residency
Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, Internal Medicine, 1994-1996
Additional Training
Internship: Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, 1993-1994
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cox right for?
Dr. Cox is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a preventive focus. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or cardiovascular risk benefit from his targeted clinical approach. He serves aging patients and hearing impaired individuals with dedicated, attentive care. Athletes and active adults training for events like triathlons also find a good match in his practice. Anyone who wants a physician invested in both their current health and long-term wellness belongs on his panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cox focuses on internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. His clinical interests include diabetes prevention and control, cardiovascular risk reduction, weight management, and smoking cessation. He also provides nutrition counseling, exercise program guidance, and care for aging and hearing impaired patients.
Yes, Dr. Cox holds board certification in internal medicine. He also maintains an active Texas medical license. His training spans 22 years of practice in the Dallas area.
Dr. Cox earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1993. He completed both his internship and his Internal Medicine residency at Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, finishing in 1996. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Southern Methodist University in 1988.
Yes, Dr. Cox provides dedicated care for hearing impaired patients. He has developed experience serving this population over the course of his 22-year career.
Dr. Cox focuses on addressing current health problems while actively working to prevent new ones. He uses comprehensive health screenings, cardiovascular risk assessments, and lifestyle counseling to keep patients ahead of potential issues. His clinical interests in nutrition, weight loss, and exercise guidance all support that preventive philosophy.
Yes, Dr. Cox has significant experience with aging patients and their families. He understands the specific health challenges that come with aging and tailors his care accordingly.
Yes, Dr. Cox offers weight loss management and nutrition counseling as part of his clinical focus. He also provides exercise program guidance to support patients in reaching their health goals.
Dr. Cox affiliates with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. The hospital has served the region for more than 50 years. He has also built strong referral relationships with medical and surgical specialists across Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, and Grand Prairie.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026