
Charles M Wilcox MD
Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Pancreas Disease
Director, Pancreatology Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute
Sligh BlvdOrlando Regional Medical CenterOrlando, FL 32806
Fax+1 321-843-6326
Overview of Dr. Wilcox
Dr. Charles Wilcox is a gastroenterologist based in Orlando, FL, with subspecialties in advanced endoscopic interventional and pancreas disease. He completed his medical studies at the Medical College of Georgia and residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident. Dr. Wilcox has held several academic and clinical positions, including co-director of the UAB Health System and associate professor at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. His research focuses on pancreatic disease, and he has contributed to significant publications in esteemed journals such as Endoscopy and The Lancet. Dr. Wilcox has also participated in various clinical trials related to pancreatitis and gastrointestinal disorders. He is a Coeditor of Sleisenger and Fortran's Textbook of Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease.
Education & Training
UAB School of Public HealthMSc, 2005 - 2007
UAB School of Public HealthMPH, 2005 - 2007
University of Alabama Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1987 - Present
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2027
AL State Medical License 1984 - 2025
MT State Medical License 2016 - 2024
VA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
IN State Medical License 2018 - 2021
GA State Medical License 1990 - 1995
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification HealthSentry, Cerner Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Powerchart and Cerner Healthe, Cerner Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016
Clinical Trials
- Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Tumor Registry and Tissue Collection Start of enrollment: 2004 Jun 01
- Prospective Evaluation of Idiopathic Pancreatitis: Role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography Start of enrollment: 2015 Dec 01
- Endoscopic Stenting for Chronic Abdominal Pain Start of enrollment: 2004 Oct 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsProspective clinical validation of a novel artificial intelligence system for real-time detection of solid pancreatic masses during endoscopic ultrasonography.Ji Young Bang, Adrian Săftoiu, Anca Udriștoiu, Lucian Gruionu, Elena Codruţa Gheorghe
Endoscopy. 2026-03-01 - 30 citationsTreatment of walled-off necrosis using lumen-apposing metal stents versus plastic stents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data from randomized trials.Ji Young Bang, Charles Melbern Wilcox, Udayakumar Navaneethan, Robert Holbrook Hawes, Shyam Varadarajulu
Endoscopy. 2024-03-01 - 41 citationsUpfront endoscopic necrosectomy or step-up endoscopic approach for infected necrotising pancreatitis (DESTIN): a single-blinded, multicentre, randomised trial.Ji Young Bang, Sundeep Lakhtakia, Shyam Thakkar, James L Buxbaum, Irving Waxman
The Lancet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2024-01-01
Press Mentions
The Other Overdose Crisis: Over-the-Counter Pain MedicationsOctober 9th, 2017
Don’t Make These Dangerous Mistakes with Aspirin and Other OTC Pain Meds – CBS NewsJanuary 26th, 2016
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