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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fox, Trauma Surgeon in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Elizabeth Fox, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fox is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fox’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fox’s office at (706) 721-2273.
Where did Dr. Fox go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Virginia
What languages does Dr. Fox speak?
Dr. Fox and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Fox typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Fox diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fox. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Fox typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Fox may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Fox's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fox accept my insurance?
Dr. Fox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fox accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Fox in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Fox's office located?
What is Dr. Fox's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033347232.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fox?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fox
What is Dr. Elizabeth Fox's specialty?
Dr. Fox is a Trauma Surgeon near Augusta, GA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Fox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fox is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Elizabeth Fox accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Fox is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Fox offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fox's office at (706) 721-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Fox?
Please contact Dr. Fox's office at (706) 721-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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