James L. Cox

James L. Cox's Degrees

• Doctorate Medicine University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry

Why Is James L. Cox Influential?

According to Wikipedia, James L. Cox is an American cardiothoracic surgeon and medical innovator best known for the development of the Cox maze procedure for treatment of atrial fibrillation in 1987. Early background James Cox started his college education on a baseball scholarship at the University of Mississippi. On the day he received an offer to play professional baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers he also received his acceptance to medical school at the University of Tennessee. He wanted to be a surgeon, so he chose medical school. He received his MD from Tennessee and began his surgical residency at Duke University in 1967. He served with the US Army medical corps from 1970 through 1972, then returned to Duke to finish his residency and surgical training, under the direction of David Sabiston. He join the faculty as an assistant professor of surgery in 1978.

Other Resources About James L. Cox

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What Schools Are Affiliated With James L. Cox?

James L. Cox is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Mississippi
• University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry
• Duke University