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Curtis Cox, MD, Neurosurgery, Laguna Niguel, CA

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Neurosurgery Laguna Niguel, CA

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Summary

  • Dr. Curtis Cox is a neurosurgeon in Laguna Niguel, CA. He received his medical degree from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences and has been in practice 47 years. He is experienced in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusion surgery, clinical research, healthcare outcomes research, and spine surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1973 - 1977
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiResidency, Surgery, 1971 - 1973
  • University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences
    University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical SciencesClass of 1970
  • University of the West Indies
    University of the West IndiesB.S., Chemistry, Zoology & Botany, 1964

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • Department of TransportationCertified Medical Examiner

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Humanitarian Service Award for Volunteer Foreign Medical Service in Haiti Cole County Medical Society, 2011
  • Member American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring, 2011
  • Member Association of Presacral Spine Surgeons, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Early Complications of eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion in the Obese  
    Rodgers, WB, Cox, CS, Gerber, EJ, J. Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 8/1/2010
  • Minimal Invasive Treatment (XLIF) of Adjacent Segment Disease after prior Lumbar Fusions  
    Rodgers, Cox, Gerber, The Internet Journal of Minimally Invasive Spinal Technology., 2009
  • Minimally Invasive Treatment (XLIF) of Adjacent Segment Disease after prior Lumbar Fusions  
    Rodgers, WB, Cox, CS, Gerber, EJ, The Internet Journal of Minimally Invasive Spinal Technology, 1/1/2009
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Abstracts/Posters

  • eXtreme Lateral Fusion (XLIF) in Obese Patients
    Cox, CS, Rodgers, WB, Gerber, EJ, AANS/CNS Joint Section: Spine; Spinal Arthroplasty Society, Orlando, FL; Miami, FL, 1/1/2008
  • Two Level Interbody Fusion from a Less Invasive Approach (XLIF)
    Cox, CS, Rodgers, WB, Gerber, EJ, AANS/CNS Joint Section: Spine; Spinal Arthroplasty Society, Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL; Miami, FL, 1/1/2008
  • DBM + Local Bone: 1-year Follow-up in 100 Two-level ACDF Patients
    Cox, CS, Rodgers, WB, Gerber, EJ, AANS/CNS Joint Section: Spine; Spinal Arthroplasty Society, Orlando, FL; Miami, FL, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

  • Advances in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: An Evidence Based Approach 
    Multiple Locations - 1/1/2009
  • Advances in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, 
    The National Association for Continuing Education in multiple States - 2009
  • XLIF in the Treatment of grades 1 and 2 Spondylolisthesis 
    Jamaica - 7/18/2008
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Other

  • XLIF: Spondylolisthesis 
    Rodgers, WB, Cox, CS, Gerber, EJ, Nuvasive, Inc. Internal Publication
    1/1/2007
  • XLIF: Adjacent Segment Disease 
    Rodgers, WB, Cox, CS, Gerber, EJ, Nuvasive, Inc. Internal Publication
    1/1/2007
  • XLIF: Recurrent Disk Herniation 
    Rodgers, WB, Cox, CS, Gerber, EJ, Nuvasive, Inc. Internal Publication
    1/1/2007
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