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Daniel A. Cox
( out of 33 reviews )

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

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services

81 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Southeast Idaho Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology

110 Vista Drive
Pocatello , ID 83201

Intermountain Medical Center

5121 Cottonwood Street
Murray , UT 84107

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

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

Patient Rating

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Cox for attentive listening, clear explanations, and patience, saying he takes time to answer questions and lays out treatment options so patients feel informed and less anxious. Many comments note his clinical competence, compassion, and a friendly, professional team, with several reviewers expressing strong trust in his cardiac care. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, though a very small number of comments expressed residual concern or gave lower ratings.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 33 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


2026-04-23
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

What an outstanding Doctor!! Dr cox explains everything so a person can understand what is going on. He genuinely cares!!

2026-03-05
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

We had an exceptionally good visit with Dr. Cox. He took his time to explain to us the condition/diagnosis. We felt he was very knowledgeable in his field and we would highly recommend him to others.

2026-01-15
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Extremely professional and intelligent. Could not ask for a better cardiologist.

2025-10-16
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Cox is the best cardiologist I have ever seen. By working with children and adults, he is one of the few who understands how congenital heart patients develop and present over time. He is very professional, calm, patient, and respectful.

2025-09-05
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

It left me e feeling some concern about my heart problem me

2025-03-27
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

2025-03-16
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Always listen to you and very professional and caring.

2024-11-27
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

2024-09-01
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.

2024-07-23
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

2024-07-13
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

2024-07-12
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.

2024-06-07
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.

2024-04-10
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!

2024-03-14
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

He is always patient and listens to my needs. He is a really good doctor.

2024-03-07
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Cox is an incredible clinician. He delivers hope in ways of testing and available procedures for when the time comes for intervention. He also makes me feel less stressed about my condition while providing the realities and potential difficulties all at the same time. Great competency combined with compassion. Congenital patients (and their families) are so lucky to have him and his team.

2024-02-09
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Cox is most knowledgeable and have excellent bedside manners. He cares about his patients well being.

2024-02-08
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Cox is calm, patient and trustworthy. He understands his specialty and communicates clearly and effectively.

2024-01-20
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I appreciated that Dr. Cox listened to a concern we had and reassured me that if I wanted or didn't want to choose something, I was able to do so. It felt freeing to be able to voice my concerns without feeling brushed aside or dismissed. I'm also grateful for a more open dialogue for choosing treatment options. It helps me stay informed, while having options to choose what's best for my body and health. I also appreciate Dr. Cox's professionalism and knowledge, yet still friendly and encouraging atmosphere he brings! Also, the Team was friendly and professional!

2024-01-01
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Daniel Cox has been my cardiologist for almost 8 years. He has taken exceptional care of me.

2023-12-21
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

We are huge fans of Dr. Cox..hes caring, kind, courteous and really cares about [NAME REMOVED]. He takes TiME to answer questions and is genuine in his career of being a B doctor

2023-11-09
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very understandable and caring.

2023-07-12
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

He is very nice; I like his approach. I also felt like my concerns were adequately addressed.

2023-05-26
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Extremely factual while while being friendly like family. The three F's. A very positive individual.

2023-05-13
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

He's cool.

2023-05-11
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Cox is a great cardiologist and I trust him with all of my care. He has a great team and they have made me feel very safe and very comfortable every time I have visited and had to have any procedures done. Great doctor and amazing hospital with the best of everything..Thank you for helping my heart beat and helping me get strong enough to hug again.

2023-05-05
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Cox explained everything clearly. He not only answered all my questions, he explained new procedures that I was wondering about, because I had heard about alternatives to open heart surgery.

2023-04-14
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Cox is always courteous, kind, and patient when we come to see him. He takes the time to explain things, and answer questions. Hes pretty awesome!

2023-04-08
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I would highly recommend Dr Cox. I trust him completely with my "heart".

2023-03-27
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I've been working with Dr.Cox for five years now and he is always incredibly kind. He takes the time to explain proper care and next steps as well as being very patient with mine and my husband's questions. He is a phenomenal doctor and I encourage anyone with a heart condition to seek his medical attention.

2023-02-24
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

I've had great experiences with Dr. Cox. I feel like I am in good hands with him.

2023-02-23
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Excellent care!!! I was referred to UHC because the doctors and nurse's are very knowledgeable about the care I require. Will NOT go anywhere else for my cardiac care!!!!

2023-02-23
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very easy to talk to and very patient in answering all my questions!

2023-02-16
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Friendly, competent. Listened and answered questions appropriately

2023-02-16
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Listens carefully and responds clearly

2021-09-18
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I greatly appreciated Dr. Sheba John taking the time to explain my condition and for answering my many questions. I also appreciated the time that Dr. Cox spent in drawing pictures and providing information on the most current methods and treatments for my condition. Together, they created for me, a more positive outlook for my future and the management of my disease.

2020-12-24
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

They were friendly


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.

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

Education history

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

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Robertson D *, Truong T, Cox D, Carmichael H, Ou Z, Minich L, Williams R, Tierney (2022). Pediatric Heart Network Trial of Losartan vs. Atenolol in Children and Young Adults with Marfan Syndrome: Impact on Prescription Practices. SpringerPlus,
  2. 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,
  3. Son SL*, Hosek LL, Stein MC, Allshouse AA, Catino AB, Hoskoppal AK, Cox DA, Whitehead KJ, Lindsay IM, Esplin S, Metz T (2021). Association between pregnancy and long-term cardiac outcomes in individuals with congenital heart disease. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 226(1), 124.e1-124.e8.
  4. Andrade L*, Hoskoppal A, Hunt Martin M, Whitehead K, Ou Z, Kuang J, Cox (2021). Intracranial aneurysm and coarctation of the aorta: prevalence in the current era. Cardiology in the young, 31(2), 229-232.
  5. 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 (2021). Feasibility of Assessing Adolescent and Young Adult Heart Transplant Recipient Mental Health and Resilience Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 63(2), 153-162.
  6. Bliss A*,Cox D,Chaulk (2021). Oculocardiac Reflex in A 15-Year-Old With Orbital Fractures and Epidural Hematoma. Pediatric emergency care, 37(10), e675-e676.
  7. Cox D, Tani L (2020). Infectious Endocarditis: Pediatric Update, Pediatric Clinics. Pediatric clinics of North America, 67(5), 875-888.
  8. Cox DA, Ginde S, Tweddell JS, Earing M (2014). Outcomes of a hepatitis C screening protocol in at-risk adults with prior cardiac surgery. World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery, 5(4), 503-6.
  9. Cox DA, Walton K, Bartz PJ, Tweddell JS, Frommelt PC, Earing M (2013). Predicting left ventricular recovery after replacement of a regurgitant aortic valve in pediatric and young adult patients: is it ever too late?. Pediatric cardiology, 34(3), 694-9.
  10. Cox D, Quinn R, Moran A, Donnelly (2010). Ductal origin of the pulmonary artery in isolation: a case series. Pediatric cardiology, 31(7), 997-1001.

Review

  1. Cox DA, Tani L (2020). Pediatric Infective Endocarditis: A Clinical Update. Pediatric clinics of North America, 67(5), 875-888.
  2. Cox DA, Ginde S, Kuhlmann RS, Earing M (2014). Management of the pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome complicated by ascending aorta dilation. Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 290(4), 797-802.

Book Chapter

  1. Cox D, Gudausky (2012). Structural Cardiovascular Diseases.
  2. Lloyd Tani MD, Daniel A. Cox D Infective Endocarditis.

Case Report

  1. Bliss A*, Cox D, Chaulk (2020). Oculocardiac Reflex in a 15-year-old with orbital Fractures and Epidural Hematoma. . Pediatric emergency care, doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002191,
  2. Cox DA, Quinn RD, Moran A (2011). Two cases of a double aortic arch with left arch atresia subtype 2 and Kommerell's diverticulum. Cardiology in the young, 21(2), 220-1.

Abstract

  1. Brown TN*, Chen S, Stehlik J, Bennett-Murphy L, Cox D, Hoskoppal A, Schneider LM, McDonald N, Barkoff L, May L (2019). The use of patient-reported outcomes to screen for underrecognized psychiatric co-morbidities in adolescent and yound adult cardiac transplant recipients. 38(4), S472.
  2. Cox D, Wiesenhutter (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. 9(9), Abstract Supplement, 362, S168.

Other

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