Daniel A. Cox
( out of 42 reviews )

Daniel A. Cox, DO, FACC, FAAP, FAHA

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services

Salt Lake City
801-213-3599
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Intermountain Medical Center

Murray
801-507-4000
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Southeast Idaho Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology

Pocatello
801-213-3599
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University of Utah Hospital

Salt Lake City
801-585-7676
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  • Dr. Dan Cox is a pediatric and adult congenital cardiologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with congenital heart problems at all ages. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University and medical degree from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a combined pediatric and adult internal medicine residency at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Dr. Cox then went on to complete fellowship training in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Cox has special interest in caring for patients with both simple and complex congenital heart disease, including heart disease related to genetic syndromes, disease processes associated with the aorta (Marfan sydrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome), and women with congenital heart disease who are considering pregnancy or are currently pregnant. He is currently an Associate Professor of Pediatrics with an adjunct appointment in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. With a focus on the entire person, Dr. Cox provides comprehensive, thorough, and evidence-based health care for his patients

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Cardiology)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 42 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    March 27, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Amazing doctor. Competent, listens intently, and educates well for patient understanding

    March 16, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Always listen to you and very professional and caring.

    November 27, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Cox is very knowledgeable and attentive during all of my appointments.

    September 01, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    I appreciate Dr. Cox's willingness to view options for my care and and being openly candid about risks vs benefits with different treatment options.

    July 23, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Cox is amazing and attentive. He sees me and my children for our heart condition. Great Doctor with a great staff.

    July 13, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Thanks again for listening to my preferences and needs, while also being candid about possible health outcomes. :D

    July 12, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Cox is so personable. I feel like he genuinely cares about his patients. I am comfortable to ask questions and talk about my concerns. He is professional and very thorough, yet explains everything so that I understand.

    June 07, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Each time I've been to see Dr Cox, he has been professional, and interested in what I said. He has asked questions to clarify what I was saying and addressed them. I am totally confident in him, his staff and the U of U hospital.

    April 10, 2024
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Dr. Cox is a wonderful cardiologist. He truly takes the time to explain things and answer all of your questions. He's kind, diligent and overall a doctor I'm grateful to have!

  • Dr. Dan Cox is a pediatric and adult congenital cardiologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating people with congenital heart problems at all ages. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University and medical degree from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a combined pediatric and adult internal medicine residency at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Dr. Cox then went on to complete fellowship training in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiology at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin/Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Cox has special interest in caring for patients with both simple and complex congenital heart disease, including heart disease related to genetic syndromes, disease processes associated with the aorta (Marfan sydrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome), and women with congenital heart disease who are considering pregnancy or are currently pregnant. He is currently an Associate Professor of Pediatrics with an adjunct appointment in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. With a focus on the entire person, Dr. Cox provides comprehensive, thorough, and evidence-based health care for his patients

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Internal Medicine -Adjunct Associate Professor
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Cardiology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Adult Congenital Heart Disease)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Cardiology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Adult Congenital Cardiology - Medical College of Wisconsin Fellow
    Fellowship Pediatric Cardiology - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Fellow
    Chief Resident Internal Medicine-Pediatrics - Maine Medical Center Chief Resident
    Residency Internal Medicine-Pediatrics - Maine Medical Center Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine-Pediatrics - Maine Medical Center Intern
    Professional Medical Osteopathic Medicine - Des Moines University D.O.
    Undergraduate Major: Biology; Minor: Psychology - George Washington University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Bartra S, Kasavana E, Jahn L, Hill S, Cox D, Whitehead K, Lindsay I (2022). Electronic Health Tools to Help Adolescent Patients with CHD Transition to an Adult Model of Care. American College of Cardiology. Abstracts.
    2. Robertson D, Truong T, Cox D, Carmichael H, Ou Z, Minich L, Williams R, Tierney S (2022). Pediatric Heart Network Trial of Losartan vs. Atenolol in Children and Young Adults with Marfan Syndrome: Impact on Prescription Practices. Springerplus.
    3. Bliss ACox DChaulk D (2021). Oculocardiac Reflex in A 15-Year-Old With Orbital Fractures and Epidural Hematoma. Pediatr Emerg Care, 37(10), e675-e676. (Read full article)
    4. Brown T, Chen S, Ou Z, McDonald N, Bennett-Murphy L, Schneider L, Giles L, Molina K, Cox D, Hoskoppal A, Glotzbach K, Stehlik J, May L (2021). Feasibility of Assessing Adolescent and Young Adult Heart Transplant Recipient Mental Health and Resilience Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry, 63(2), 153-162. (Read full article)
    5. Son SL, Hosek LL, Stein MC, Allshouse AA, Catino AB, Hoskoppal AK, Cox DA, Whitehead KJ, Lindsay IM, Esplin S, Metz TD (2021). Association between pregnancy and long-term cardiac outcomes in individuals with congenital heart disease. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 226(1), 124.e1-124.e8. (Read full article)
    6. Andrade L, Hoskoppal A, Hunt Martin M, Whitehead K, Ou Z, Kuang J, Cox D (2020). Intracranial aneurysm and coarctation of the aorta: prevalence in the current era. Cardiol Young, 31(2), 229-232. (Read full article)
    7. Cox D, Tani L (2020). Infectious Endocarditis: Pediatric Update, Pediatric Clinics. Pediatr Clin North Am, 67(5), 875-888.
    8. Cox DA, Ginde S, Tweddell JS, Earing MG (2014). Outcomes of a hepatitis C screening protocol in at-risk adults with prior cardiac surgery. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg, 5(4), 503-6. (Read full article)
    9. Cox DA, Walton K, Bartz PJ, Tweddell JS, Frommelt PC, Earing MG (2013). Predicting left ventricular recovery after replacement of a regurgitant aortic valve in pediatric and young adult patients: is it ever too late? Pediatr Cardiol, 34(3), 694-9. (Read full article)
    10. Cox D, Quinn R, Moran A, Donnelly J (2010). Ductal origin of the pulmonary artery in isolation: a case series. Pediatr Cardiol, 31(7), 997-1001. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Cox DA, Tani LY (2020). Pediatric Infective Endocarditis: A Clinical Update. [Review]. Pediatr Clin North Am, 67(5), 875-888. (Read full article)
    2. Cox DA, Ginde S, Kuhlmann RS, Earing MG (2014). Management of the pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome complicated by ascending aorta dilation. [Review]. Arch Gynecol Obstet, 290(4), 797-802. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Lloyd Tani MD, Daniel A Cox DO (). Infective Endocarditis. In Rudolph's Pediatrics (24th).
    2. Cox D, Gudausky T (2012). Structural Cardiovascular Diseases. In Comprehensive Review in Pediatric Critical Care. Society of Critical Care Medicine.

    Case Report

    1. Bliss A, Cox D, Chaulk D (2020). Oculocardiac Reflex in a 15-year-old with orbital Fractures and Epidural Hematoma.   . Pediatr Emerg Care, doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002191.
    2. Cox DA, Quinn RD, Moran AM (2011). Two cases of a double aortic arch with left arch atresia subtype 2 and Kommerell's diverticulum. Cardiol Young, 21(2), 220-1. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Brown TN, Chen S, Stehlik J, Bennett-Murphy L, Cox D, Hoskoppal A, Schneider LM, McDonald N, Barkoff L, May LJ (2019). The use of patient-reported outcomes to screen for underrecognized psychiatric co-morbidities in adolescent and yound adult cardiac transplant recipients [Abstract]. 38(4), S472.
    2. Cox D, Wiesenhutter C (2002). Immunoadsorption with Staph A Protein Columns (Prosorba®) Induces Marked Cryoglobulinemia in Patients Treated for Rheumatoid Arthritis; poster presentation also given at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 9(9), Abstract Supplement, 362, S168.

    Other

    1. Daniel A Cox (2020). Podcast presentation: Community outreach and the American Heart Association.