William (Chris) C. Fox, M.D.

W. Chris Fox, M.D. is a Senior Associate Consultant 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.

Dr. Fox joined the Mayo Clinic Florida team 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. 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 U.S. Navy. Prior to his medical career, Dr. Fox played college hockey at the University of Michigan and professionally in the Edmonton Oilers organization.

He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and subspecialty certified in endovascular neurosurgery. He has served as an examiner for the neurosurgery board examination, on multiple NIH study sections, and is a regular faculty participant for national neurosurgery courses. His research interests include simulation and neurosurgical training, antiplatelet use in endovascular neurosurgery, and novel approaches for pain control after subarachnoid hemorrhage. He is a member of multiple national and international research consortiums aimed at improving clinical outcomes in neurosurgery patients.