Dr. John Cox, MD
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Medical Expertise of Dr. John Cox, MD
About Dr. John Cox, MD
Dr. John Cox joined the Mohs Surgery and Dermatology Center in 2008, and is Board Certified in Dermatology. We are very pleased he decided to join the Mohs Surgery and Dermatology Center, bringing with him over thirty years of experience in the field of Dermatology. Dr. Cox originally had his own Dermatology practice in Elgin and Hoffman Estates before joining our practice.
Dr. Cox earned his MD degree from Indiana School of Medicine in 1967. His Internship was completed at the University of Miami School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami FL. He continued with his Residency at the Department of Dermatology, University of Miami School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Cox served in the Navy, where he was an Attending Dermatologist at the Department of Dermatology, National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Cox is an active member of the Barrington Noon Rotary and volunteers at a not-for-profit clinic. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and traveling.
Dr. Cox is a member of:
- American Academy of Dermatology
- American Medical Association
- Chicago Medical Society
- Chicago Dermatology Society
- Dr. Cox is an Honorary Staff Member at Sherman Hospital in Elgin
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Mohs Surgery & Dermatology Center
The team of board-certified dermatologists and specially trained practitioners at Mohs Surgery & Dermatology Center offer comprehensive dermatology care to men, women, and teens at their three locations in Elgin, Huntley, and Crystal Lake, Illinois.
The team is committed to providing the most advanced and thorough care for patients in a friendly and compassionate environment. Practitioners take a holistic approach to dermatological care and strive to offer effective solutions for chronic skin ailments like acne, psoriasis, eczema, and more. The clinic was the first medical practice in the area to offer Mohs surgery to treat skin cancer.
The expert dermatologists and physician assistants aim to help patients look as good as they feel. They offer a variety of modern aesthetic treatments, including Botox®, dermal fillers, and noninvasive laser skin tightening solutions. One of their most popular services is body contouring with SculpSure®, which allows patients to get rid of stubborn spots that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Because the medical professionals take a patient-centered approach to care, patients of Mohs Surgery & Dermatology Center can expect to be involved in every step of their health care plan. Team members work together closely for each patient’s care, and since they are a private practice, the providers have more flexibility in offering specialized care with office hours that work around their patients’ busy schedules.