Deitrick L. Cox, M.D. Joins OrthoAtlanta

Deitrick L. Cox, M.D. has joined the ever-growing OrthoAtlanta practice. Dr. Cox, a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), specializes in non-surgical orthopedic care, including non-surgical spine, musculoskeletal medicine and functional medicine to patients suffering muscular, nerve, joint, and tendon injuries.

According to the February 28, 2017 news release, “Dr. Cox’s specialty areas of interest include precision-based treatments such as fluoroscopic-guided interventional spinal injections, including, but not limited to, epidural and facet injections, radiofrequency neurotomy, spiral neuromodulation, sacroiliac joint injections, and hip injections. Dr. Cox is also skilled at ultrasound-guided peripheral joint injections, regenerative medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine/electromyography (EMG), and myofascial trigger point injections….”

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Deitrick Cox to OrthoAtlanta Austell to provide non-surgical patient care,” stated OrthoAtlanta Medical Director, Michael Behr, M.D. “Dr. Cox combines a passion for orthopedics, physics, and procedure-based treatment plans that help restore patient functionality to return them to the things they love doing.”

“Dr. Deitrick Cox graduated from Amherst College, Amherst, MA, completing both a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion and pre-medical studies. Awarded a merit-based medical scholarship, Dr. Cox received his Doctor of Medicine degree at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his Internship at Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance, in Cambridge, Massachusetts and medical residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Medical professionals influencing Dr. Cox’s decision to pursue a medical career and specialty in physiatry include orthopedic surgeon, J. Mandume Kerina of Leesburg, Florida, and PM&R physicians, Dr. Rosalind Bass and Dr. Lisa Merritt. Dr. Cox is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the National Medical Association and the North American Spine Society (NASS). Dr. Cox is a certified provider with the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Federal Workers’ Compensation, and can accept both Federal and non-government occupational and work-related injury cases as well as personal injury cases.”

“Prior to joining OrthoAtlanta, Dr. Cox had his own company providing procedure-based physiatric and pain management procedures and services to orthopedic, physical medicine and pain management practices within the greater Atlanta area.”

Dr. Cox told OTW that he is driven by this objective in treating patients: ‘Bringing quality back to your life.’

He noted, “My extensive experience managing acute injuries from auto accidents and workers’ compensation cases has best prepared me for my current role at OrthoAtlanta. Both types of injuries require a comprehensive evaluation, including interpretation of radiographs, a complete orthopedic/spine examination, and the development of a comprehensive treatment plan including formulating a unique rehabilitation plan, further radiographic or electrodiagnostic testing, and minimally invasive procedures at the injury site.”

“I hope to contribute to the collegial atmosphere of the practice by providing PM&R-based diagnostic and treatment options that will complement the surgeons’ treatment plans. In so doing, we will be able to continue to deliver the full spectrum of treatment options to every patient that walks through our doors.”

“I seek to maintain the perfect balance between teaching and treating when serving patients. My philosophy of care includes listening to the patient, educating the patient, and collaborating with the patient to develop the best treatment plan for them.”