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Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Professional interests include: benign tumor, abscess drainage, breast cancer, and more.

1250 East Cliff Drive Suite 3c
El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 500-3462

Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD is a general surgeon in El Paso, TX specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD is affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence, THOP Sierra Campus, THOP Memorial Campus and THOP East Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 East Cliff Drive Suite 3c
El Paso, TX 79902

Some issues Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	59
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	56
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	30
Less than 65	34

doctor visit	46
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

doctor visit	52
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

doctor visit	48

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	60
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	26
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	15

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	18
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Less than 65	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD treated as a general surgeon in El Paso, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	38
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	25
85 and over	6
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	14
Dementia	17

Education & Training

He completed residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. He has a state license in Texas.

Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Hospitals of Providence

THOP Sierra Campus

THOP Memorial Campus

THOP East Campus

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derrick Dione Cox, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$101,591 Da Vinci Surgical System $101,591
Davol Inc.	$2,826 SURGICAL $2,653	DAV-VENTRALIGHT $141	VENTRALIGHT $32
Sirtex Medical Inc	$2,245 SIR-Spheres microspheres $2,245
Ethicon US, LLC	$2,135 Energy Harmonic $1,474	CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $128	Mechanical $120	PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture $115	Synthetics $94	Other $204
Covidien Sales LLC	$1,549 Access $980	Endo Stapling $365	Vessel Sealing $204
Other	$5,972 ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $1,501	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $391	Lenvima $388	SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA $357	SURGICAL PAIN INCISIONAL PRODUCTS $274	Other $3,061

**Types of Payments**
Education	$80,611
Travel and Lodging	$19,706
Food and Beverage	$15,501
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500

Biography

Dr. Derrick Cox practices general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). These areas are among Dr. Cox's clinical interests: colectomy (colon resection), liver disease, and hernia surgery. He is affiliated with The Hospitals of Providence. For his residency, Dr. Cox trained at Georgetown University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

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