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Daniel A. Cox
( out of 147 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

Intermountain Medical Center

5121 Cottonwood Street
Murray , UT 84107

Southeast Idaho Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology

110 Vista Drive
Pocatello , ID 83201

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

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

Patient Rating

Patients consistently describe Dr. Cox as knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate, noting that he takes time to listen and explains conditions and treatment options in a clear, understandable way. Commenters frequently mention his patient, thorough communication, candid discussion of risks and alternatives, and a reassuring bedside manner supported by a friendly, competent team. Many say they feel confident and well cared for under his care.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 147 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.


Apr 23, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

Mar 05, 2026
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.

Jan 15, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

Oct 16, 2025
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.

Sep 05, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

Mar 27, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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

Mar 16, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Always listen to you and very professional and caring.

Nov 27, 2024
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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


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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics -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. Zaidi A, Sachdeva R, Kovacs, R, Franklin W, Gurvitz M, Ermis P, Awerbach J, Weissman G, Bradley E, Cox D, Daniels C, Gregg D, Khan A, Lin J, Markmah L, Kim Y, Smith C, Salahuddin A, Lowell F, Krieger E, Warnes C (2026). Adult Congenital Heart Disease Workforce Challenges in the United States: Current State and Future Needs: Proceedings from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), Adult Congenital Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Council Adult Congenital Heart Disease Summit. JACC Adv, 5(5).
  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. 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.
  4. 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.
  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 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Cox D, Tani L (2020). Infectious Endocarditis: Pediatric Update, Pediatric Clinics. Pediatr Clin North Am, 67(5), 875-888.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.

Review

  1. Cox DA, Tani LY (2020). Pediatric Infective Endocarditis: A Clinical Update. [Review]. Pediatr Clin North Am, 67(5), 875-888.
  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.

Book Chapter

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

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.

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.