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Doctor of Medicine

KARA COX

Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

20+ years in practice Active NPI · 1346306313 Licensed in KS

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.

Credentials

Training & certification

Medical school
University of Kansas (2003)
Residency
Family Medicine - University of Kansas (Wichita KS)
Years in practice
20+ years
Specialty
Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

Training programs

  • Residency Family Medicine · University of Kansas (Wichita KS)
  • Fellowship Sports Medicine · University of Kansas - Via Christi (Wichita KS)

Licensing

Licensure & registration

NPI
1346306313 · active
Primary license
Kansas · 04-31017

Practice

Where Dr. COX practices

Community

Teaching musculoskeletal medicine to students, residents, and fellows; active involvement in local sports injury prevention and education.

Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.