
Overview
Caroline Cox, MD, is a UW Health female pelvic medicine doctor and assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She provides the full range of female pelvic wellness services.Dr. Cox works with patients who have pelvic concerns related to the bladder, bowels and pelvic organs. She commonly treats urinary and bowel leakage and organ prolapse. She performs complex pelvic surgeries, including prolapse surgery (lifting the uterus, bladder or rectum when the organ has dropped) and incontinence (trouble controlling urine) surgery using a urinary sling. She has a special clinical interest in native tissue prolapse surgery (using a patient’s tissue rather than artificial mesh).Dr. Cox uses a patient-centered approach to care. She takes time to educate patients about their conditions and what is happening with their bodies. She listens carefully to their concerns and explains all treatment options. Dr. Cox’s goal is for her patients to feel 100% comfortable before they go into surgery with her.In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Cox is creating a universal digital library of pelvic imaging.Outside of work, Dr. Cox enjoys reading.It’s very rewarding to see how thankful patients are after we fix the problem they had.
Dr. Cox is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectocele, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Encopresis, and Vaginectomy.
Dr. Cox is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology and Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Caroline K. Cox
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Caroline K. Cox?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Caroline K. Cox by calling their office at 608-914-0800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Caroline K. Cox a top-rated expert for Rectocele?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Caroline K. Cox is classified as an Advanced expert for Rectocele, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Caroline K. Cox specialize in?
While Dr. Caroline K. Cox is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rectocele, Bowel Incontinence, and Vaginectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Caroline K. Cox participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Caroline K. Cox has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rectocele. You can view a list of Dr. Caroline K. Cox's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Caroline K. Cox accept my insurance?
Dr. Caroline K. Cox accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-914-0800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Cox isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- RectoceleDr. Cox isAdvanced. Learn about Rectocele.
- Experienced
- EncopresisDr. Cox isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Cox isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Pelvic Congestion SyndromeDr. Cox isExperienced. Learn about Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.
- VaginectomyDr. Cox isExperienced. Learn about Vaginectomy.

