J. Bridger Cox, M.D., joined Neuroscience Specialists in 2014. Dr. Cox specializes in complex spinal surgery and minimally invasive treatments. He, along with his partners, work to provide exceptional Neurological care at the largest and most established neurosurgical practice in Oklahoma. Neuroscience Specialists has served the community for seven decades, and our physicians are fully equipped with the training and abilities to provide you with the best care. Dr. Cox is a board-certified, experienced, and fellowship-trained doctor that is eager to help any patient.
Dr. Cox was recognized as a National Merit Scholar and attended the University of Oklahoma, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science in 2003. Along with studying at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Cox spent time abroad in the United Kingdom studying at the University of Oxford. After being a member of the University of Oklahoma men’s varsity golf team and obtaining his undergraduate degree, Dr. Cox transitioned into medical school. He completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City in the first quartile of his graduating class. Dr. Cox left Oklahoma to complete his residency training in neurological surgery at the University of Florida. He later went on to complete a fellowship in complex spinal surgery with Dr. Patrick Jacob and Dr. Daniel Hoh. Dr. Cox was pleased to receive the 2012 Mayfield Clinical Science award by the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Spine for his research. Dr. Cox is a member of AOSpine, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Cox has other passions other than neurosurgery. In his free time, he is most likely playing golf, hunting, fishing, or traveling. Along with leading an active lifestyle, he is passionate about socioeconomic and quality issues within neurosurgery.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2014-Present
Neuroscience Specialists
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - 2013-2014
UF Health Neurosurgery at Orlando Health
Clinical Lecturer
Orlando, Florida
RESIDENCY
- 2012-2013
Chief Resident - University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida - 2008-2012
Resident – University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida - 2010-2011
Fellow - Complex Adult Spinal Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida
EDUCATION
- 2003-2007
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Doctorate of Medicine G.P.A. – 3.8/4.0, 1st quartile
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - 1999-2003
University of Oklahoma
Bachelors of Arts – Political Science – Magna Cum Laude
Norman, Oklahoma - 2000
University of Oxford Brasenose College
Summer Scholars Program
Oxford, United Kingdom
CERTIFYING BOARD
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
MEDICAL LICENSURE
- State of Oklahoma
- State of Florida
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- AOSpine North America
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Southern Neurosurgical Society
- AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
- Florida Neurosurgical Society
- Florida Medical Association
AWARDS AND HONORS
- 2012 AANS/CNS Spine Section Mayfield Clinical Science Award
- National Merit Scholar
- David Burr Scholar
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Big Man on Campus
- Outstanding Sophomore
- Outstanding Freshman
- Varsity Golf Letter Winner, 3-time
- OU Physicians Scholar
- Coburn Scholar
- Robert C. Byrd Scholar
- Athletics Council Service Award
- OU Golf – Jim Begwin Award
- Scholar Athlete Award
- Jim Thorpe Award
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Reducing Readmissions on the Neurosurgery Service: A Cross-Sectional Survey Presentation, University of Florida Neurosurgery Research Symposium 2013 Submitted for Publication
- Reducing Readmission Rates in Neurosurgery Patients: Predictors of Readmission Presentation, University of Florida Neurosurgery Research Symposium 2012
- Decreased Incidence of Venous Thrombo-embolism After Spine Surgery with Early Aggressive Chemoprophylaxis Mayfield Clinical Science Award presentation, AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves 2012 Annual Meeting Submitted for Publication
- Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 as an Adjunct for Spine Fusion in a Pediatric Population. Adb-El-Barr MM, Cox JB, Antonucci MU, Bennett J, Murad GJ, Pincus DW. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2011;47(4):266-71. Doi: 10.1159/000335424. Epub 2012 Feb 3.
- Temporary Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation for Treatment of Thoracolumbar Injuries in Young Adults. Cox JB, Yang M, Jacob RP, Pincus DW. Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery. 2013 Jan 4. [Epub ahead of print]
- Does OPLL Progress after Laminoplasty: Radiographic and Clinical Evidence of OPLL Growth and Risk Factors for Late Neurologic Deterioratoin. Fargen KM, Cox Jb, Hoh DJ. Journal of Neurosurgery Spine. 2012 Dec;17(6):512-24. Doi: 10.3171/2012.9.SPINE12548. Epub 2012 Oct 12.
- Radiographic Response of Brain Metastases After Linear Accelerator Radiosurgery. Rahman M, Cox JB, Chi YY, Carter JH, Friedman WA. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 2012;90(2):69-78. Epub 2012 Jan 27.
- Presentation, 2012 Advances in Brain Tumor Management Symposium
- Presentation, University of Florida Neurosurgery Research Symposium 2009
- Poster, Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2009 General Meeting
- Poster, University of Florida College of Medicine Celebration of Research 2009
- Deep Vein Thrombosis in Spine Surgery Patients at the University of Florida: A 2-Year Retrospective Review
- Presentation, Southern Neurosurgical Society 2011 Annual Meeting
- Presentation, University of Florida Neurosurgery Research Symposium 2011
- A Protocol to Reduce Complications Associated with Halo Placement and Management Presentation, University of Florida, Neurosurgery Quality Day
- Reducing Readmission Rates in Neurosurgery Patients: Predictors of Readmission Presentation, University of Florida Neurosurgery Research Symposium 2012
- C2 Fixation in Children: A Novel Anatomic Study Using Specimens Generated by a Rapid Prototyper
- Poster, American Association of Neurological Surgeons 2011 General Meeting
- Anterior Odontoid Screw Fixatoin With and Without Image Guidance Presentation, University of Florida Neurosurgery Research Symposium 2010
- Stereotactic Image Guidance in Pediatric Spinal Fixation Presentation, AANS/CNS Section for Pediatric Neurosurgery 2008 Annual Meeting
COURSES
- AOSpine – Complex Spine Surgery: Innovations in Practice
November 2013, Tampa, Florida - AOSpine – Advanced Techniques in Cervical Spine Surgery
November 2012, Phoenix, Arizona - ACGME Leadership Skills for Chief Residents
July 2012, Chicago, Illinois - AOSpine – Tumor Symposium
May 2011, Boston, Massachusetts - LINAC Radiosurgery 2011
December 2010, Orlando, Florida - AANS – Fundamentals in Spinal Surgery
November 2010, Burr Ridge, Illinois - AOSpine – Advanced Concepts in the Management of Spinal Disorders
August 2010, Chicago, Illinois - University of Florida – Introduction to Clinical/Transitional Research
July 2010, Gainesville, Florida - AOSpine – Principles and Treatment of Spinal Disorders for Residents
May 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
- Orlando Regional Medical Center Neurosurgical Quality Collaborative
- University of Florida Department of Neurosurgery Readmissions Reduction Task Force
- Shands Hospital – University of Florida Transfusion Committee Member
- College of Medicine Surgery Interest Group President
- College of Medicine Surgery Interest Group Clinical Coordinator
- College of Medicine Class of 2007 Exam Review Board Committee Chairman
- Oklahoma Blood Institute Student Leadership Panel
