Dr. KARA COX, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
About
Dr. Kara Cox is a fellowship‑trained sports medicine physician who joined Immediate Medical Care in Wichita, KS. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas, completed a family medicine residency at the University of Kansas, and pursued a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Kansas – Via Christi. Dr. Cox’s clinical background includes over a decade of urgent‑care experience, with a focus on early injury evaluation and non‑surgical treatment approaches that prioritize rapid return to activity.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Cox is dedicated to education, having taught musculoskeletal medicine to medical students, residents, and fellows. She emphasizes a patient‑centered philosophy that blends evidence‑based care with personalized attention, aligning with Direct Primary Care values of accessibility and continuity. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family and pets.
Education
Medical School: University of Kansas (2003)
Residency: Family Medicine - University of Kansas (Wichita KS)
- Residency Family Medicine - University of Kansas (Wichita KS)
- Fellowship Sports Medicine - University of Kansas - Via Christi (Wichita KS)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
Years in Practice: 20+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1346306313 Active
Primary License: Kansas (KS) - 04-31017
Community Involvement
Teaching musculoskeletal medicine to students, residents, and fellows; active involvement in local sports injury prevention and education.