Overview
Dr. Douglas Fox is a board certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon with a special interest in surgically treating complex spinal conditions with minimally invasive techniques and innovative technologies. Dr. Fox grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. After finishing his undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University in 1995, he went on to complete his medical degree at Washington University in 1999. Dr. Fox remained at Washington University for his residency training in neurosurgery and graduated in 2005. Following his residency, he completed two additional years of training with fellowships in cerebrovascular surgery with Robert Spetzler, M.D. and complex spinal surgery with Volker K Sonntag, M.D. at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Fox has published widely and maintains an active research interest in the development of new surgical technologies to improve neurosurgical care. Dr. Fox currently sees patients at our NeuroTexas offices in Southwest Austin, Lakeway and Marble Falls. Dr. Fox has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty.
Dr. Fox is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Meningioma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5625 Eiger Rd, Ste 150, Austin, TX 78735
200 Medical Pkwy, Lakeway, TX 78738
800 W State Hwy 71, Marble Falls, TX 78654
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. Douglas J. Fox
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas J. Fox?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas J. Fox by calling their office at 512-654-4550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas J. Fox a top-rated expert for Cervical Spondylosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas J. Fox is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cervical Spondylosis, 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. Douglas J. Fox specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas J. Fox is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cervical Spondylosis, Meningioma, and Laminectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Douglas J. Fox participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas J. Fox has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Spondylosis. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas J. Fox's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas J. Fox accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas J. Fox accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-654-4550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Fox isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- MeningiomaDr. Fox isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Fox isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- LaminectomyDr. Fox isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Fox isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Fox isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bone GraftDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Chronic PainDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Fox isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.