About Dr. Christopher E. Cox, Critical Care Specialist in Durham, NC

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About Dr. Cox
Dr. Cox

Dr. Christopher Cox graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1997.

Dr. Cox has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Palliative Care and Pulmonology. Learn more.

Critical Care Medicine

Critical care specialists like Dr. Cox provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Cox may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Palliative Care

Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Pulmonology

Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Cox may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.