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Chris C. Fox, M.D.

  1. Neurosurgeon

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Appointments

Chris Fox, M.D., is an Associate Professor who specializes in endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery as well as minimally invasive and complex spinal surgery. He believes that commitment to the highest ideals of medicine, clear and honest communication, teamwork, and formulating an individualized treatment plan for every patient improves safety, increases precision, and leads to the best outcomes. His current responsibilities include Vice Chair for Hospital Operations, Department of Neurosurgery; Co-Medical Director, NeuroInterventional Surgery; Director of Neurosurgery Quality and Patient Safety; Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine; and Co-Director of the Neurosurgery Associate Surgeon program.

Dr. Fox joined the Mayo Clinic Florida team in 2020 after 5 years as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida where he was Program Director of the endovascular surgical neuroradiology fellowship and Associate Program Director of the neurosurgery residency. He was honored with the University of Florida College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher award in 2017 and 2019. In addition, he was previously an Assistant Professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and served as an active duty neurosurgeon in the United States Navy. Prior to his medical career, Dr. Fox was a member of 2 NCAA National Championship teams as a hockey player at the University of Michigan and played professionally in the Edmonton Oilers' organization.

He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and subspecialty certified in endovascular neurosurgery. He has served as a regular guest examiner for the ABNS oral board examination, on multiple NIH study sections, and as faculty for several national neurosurgery courses including the Senior Neurosurgical Society resident and intern boot camps. He has published over 60 peer reviewed research articles. His research interests include simulation and neurosurgical training, antiplatelet use in endovascular neurosurgery, novel approaches for pain control after subarachnoid hemorrhage, and he is a member of multiple national and international, multi-institution research groups aimed at improving clinical outcomes in neurosurgery patients.

  1. Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
  2. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
  3. Cerebral angiogram
  4. Diskectomy
  5. Endarterectomy
  6. Endovascular aneurysm repair
  7. Foraminotomy
  8. Gamma knife surgery
  9. Kyphoplasty
  10. Laminectomy
  11. Microvascular surgery
  12. Minimally invasive surgery
  13. Revision spinal surgery
  14. Spinal angiogram
  15. Spinal fusion
  16. Stereotactic radiosurgery
  17. Thrombectomy
  • Cerebrovascular and endovascular surgery including traditional and minimally invasive treatment of aneurysms, cerebral and spinal vascular lesions, and stroke
  • Surgery for the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine, including minimally invasive surgery and spinal fusion
  1. 2021
    Certificate - Surgical Leadership ProgramHarvard Medical School
  2. 2010
    Residency - NeurosurgeryUniversity of Michigan Health System
  3. 2008
    Fellowship - Endovascular Neurosurgery University of Florida College of Medicine
  4. 2004
    InternshipUniversity of Michigan Hospitals
  5. 2003
    MDUniversity of Michigan Medical School
  6. 1998
    BS - Anthropology-ZoologyUniversity of Michigan

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Lateral Lumbar Surgical Simulator (3rd Place)Mayo Clinic Florida Alligator Tank Healthcare Innovation Pitch Competition
  2. 2019
    Visiting ProfessorUniversity of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery
  3. 2019
    Visiting ProfessorMayo Clinic Department of Neurosurgery
  4. 2019
    Exemplary TeacherCollege of Medicine, University of Florida
  5. 2019
    Faculty Enhancement Opportunity (FEO)College of Medicine, University of Florida
  6. 2017
    Exemplary TeacherCollege of Medicine, University of Florida
  7. 2015
    Visiting ProfessorUniversity of Florida Department of Neurosurgery
  8. 2014
    Patients' Choice AwardVitals
  9. 2013
    Navy Commendation MedalUnited States Navy
  10. 2005
    Resident Award for Clinical ResearchMichigan Association of Neurosurgeons
  11. 2003
    Edgar Kahn Award for clinical and research contributions as a medical studentUniversity of Michigan Department of Neurosurgery
  12. 2003
    National Meeting Young Investigator AwardAerospace Medical Association
  13. 2003
    Graduation with Distinction in ResearchUniversity of Michigan Medical School
  14. 2003
    Runner-up (Resident Category)Naval Medical Center San Diego Annual Research Competition
  15. 2002
    First Place (Resident Category)United States Navy National Academic Research Competition
  16. 2002
    First Place (Resident Category)Naval Medical Center San Diego Annual Research Competition
  17. 2001
    Dean's Award for Outstanding Pre-Clinical PerformanceUniversity of Michigan Medical School
  18. 2000
    Health Professions ScholarshipUnited States Navy
  19. 2000
    Biomedical Research Program/AOA GrantUniversity of Michigan Medical School
  20. 1998
    Academic All-Big Ten At Large TeamBig Ten Conference
  21. 1998
    Class HonorsUniversity of Michigan
  22. 1998
    Carl Isaacson Memorial Award for Outstanding Scholar-AthleteUniversity of Michigan Hockey
  23. 1998
    National ChampionNCAA Ice Hockey
  24. 1998
    Michigan Athletic Academic Achievement AwardUniversity of Michigan Athletic Department
  25. 1998
    All Academic First TeamCentral Collegiate Hockey Association
  26. 1997
    Academic All-Big Ten At Large TeamBig Ten Conference
  27. 1997
    Michigan Athletic Academic Achievement AwardUniversity of Michigan Athletic Department
  28. 1996
    Academic All-Big Ten At Large TeamBig Ten Conference
  29. 1996
    Michigan Athletic Academic Achievement AwardUniversity of Michigan Athletic Department
  30. 1996
    National ChampionNCAA Ice Hockey
  31. 1995
    Michigan Athletic Academic Achievement AwardUniversity of Michigan Athletic Department
  32. 1994
    Full Athletic ScholarshipUniversity of Michigan Athletic Department / Men's Ice Hockey

Professional memberships

  1. 2023
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
  2. 2022
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Student Affairs Executive Committee
  4. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Student Affairs Operations Team
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Executive Committee
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Florida Campus Executive Committee
  7. 2022 - 2027
    Chair, NSA Medal CommitteeNeurosurgical Society of America
  8. 2022 - present
    Surgical Quality Subcommittee MemberMayo Clinic Florida Committees
  9. 2022
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
  10. 2022 - present
    Neurosurgery Executive Committee MemberMayo Clinic in Florida
  11. 2022 - present
    MemberEnterprise Department of Neurologic Surgery Executive Committee
  12. 2021
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
  13. 2020 - present
    EditorAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
  14. 2020 - present
    MemberNorth American Spine Society
  15. 2019
    Visiting Associate ProfessorUniversity of Virginia
  16. 2019
    Visiting Associate ProfessorMayo Clinic
  17. 2019 - 2022
    MemberCongress of Neurological Surgeons ad hoc Committee on Neurosurgeon Wellness
  18. 2019
    MemberUF Health Physician Search Committee for Chief Operating Officer
  19. 2019 - present
    Elected Active MemberNeurosurgical Society of America
  20. 2019
    Team MemberSociety of NeuroInterventional Surgery Get Ahead of Stroke
  21. 2019
    Team Member, State of FloridaSociety of Neurointerventional Surgery Get Ahead of Stroke
  22. 2019
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
  23. 2019
    ReviewerNational Institutes of Health
  24. 2019 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerOperative Neurosurgery
  25. 2018
    ReviewerNational Institutes of Health
  26. 2018
    Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
  27. 2018
    Abstract ReviewerAANS/CNS Neurosurgery Quality Council
  28. 2018 - present
    MemberNorth American Spine Society
  29. 2017
    MemberUniversity of Michigan Medical School Admissions Committee
  30. 2017 - 2020
    Co-EditorJoint AANS/CNS CV Section Newsletter
  31. 2017
    ModeratorCongress of Neurological Surgeons
  32. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  33. 2016 - present
    MemberFlorida Neurosurgical Society
  34. 2015 - 2020
    MemberUniversity of Flordia Department of Neurosurgery Education Steering Committee
  35. 2015 - 2018
    MemberUniversity of Florida College of Medicine Institutional Program Review Committee
  36. 2015
    Visiting ProfessorUniversity of Florida
  37. 2015 - 2018
    MemberInstitutional Program Review Committee of the Graduate Medical Education Committee
  38. 2015 - 2018
    MemberJoe Niekro Foundation
  39. 2015
    MemberValley Hospital (New Jersey) Neurosciences Quality Assurance Committee
  40. 2015 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerWorld Neurosurgery
  41. 2014 - present
    MemberAANS/CNS Spine Joint Section
  42. 2014 - 2015
    DirectorPhysician’s Assistant Program, Columbia Neurosurgery Network
  43. 2014 - 2015
    MemberNew Jersey Neurosurgical Society
  44. 2013
    Ad Hoc ReviewerDepartment of Veteran’s Affairs Special Emphasis Panel for Gulf War Research
  45. 2013 - 2015
    LiaisonAANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Joint Section Executive Committee
  46. 2012 - 2013
    MemberAssociation of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS)
  47. 2012 - present
    Ad Hoc ReviewerMilitary Medicine
  48. 2011 - 2015
    Elected MemberYoung Neurosurgeons Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  49. 2011 - 2013
    MemberNaval Medical Center San Diego Surgical Continuous Improvement Program committee
  50. 2011 - present
    MemberAANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Joint Section
  51. 2011 - 2013
    MemberNaval Medical Center San Diego
  52. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
  53. 2010 - present
    MemberCongress of Neurological Surgeons
  54. 2009 - 2013
    Editorial Board MemberCNS SANS Lifelong Learning
  55. 2008 - present
    Senior MemberSociety of NeuroInterventional Surgery

Publications