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I moved back to KY roughly 4 years ago and I was referred to Dr. Cox. He’s simply amazing at what he does and after 4 years I would actually look forward and enjoy my appointments with Dr. Cox. Sometimes I would go into his office, which is well kept and his staff is outstanding as well, and we would just talk about anything and everything and as our meeting would come to an end I would always feel better. Being a patient of Dr. Cox was outstanding! Even if we didn’t discuss my issues or problems he always made me feel better. He was kind of like that Grandpa I never had. Due to his scaling back I am no longer a “patient” of his and I’m looking forward to finding another doctor as close to Dr. Cox as possible because he is by far the best doctor I’ve ever had. He’s very understanding and knowledgeable and he definitely goes above and beyond the call of duty to help his patients.
On a side note, I’m seeing a couple negative ratings about my friend/doctor because they were “cut off”. If you truly knew Dr. Stephen Cox you wouldn’t write such bad remarks! To anyone who is in need of professional help and guidance I would highly suggest Dr. Cox and ignore any negative remarks because he’s changed my life for the better and I’ll always be thankful for everything that he has done for me. Dr. Cox, I’m sure you know who is writing this review, I’m looking forward to grabbing a bite to eat with you soon!! I hear there’s a great Greek restaurant in town that I’ve been wanting to try out!! Thanks for everything Doc.

Submitted June 27, 2019

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This is meant to be more informative, and I hope, helpful.

- This review is mostly meant for fellow veterans. Even if Dr. Cox isn't the right fit for you or geographically out of your way, I wanted to share that after ten-plus years of being told I needed specific treatments and not being able to proceed, there are medical professionals with vast knowledge, who will take the time to listen to you and carry out the necessary evaluations, and who will help find the right treatment plan. It's still not easy, but my ability to contribute to friends, family, and at work has improved on a level I didn't think was possible.

- As a disabled veteran, I've found that some of the treatments available are limited by policy implications at the VA. Dr. Cox has worked at the Veteran's Administration in the past and is knowledgeable and experienced in treating veterans. For example, the VA has recommended two treatments for me personally in the same medical report that they stated they don't prescribe the medication that they recommend.

- Dr. Cox takes the time to look at your past medical records and considers what other physicians and psychiatrists have noted in their evaluations. He combines that with his own extensive experience, personal research, and professional knowledge.

- He treats each individual patient as an individual. NOT as a statistic.

- There is no substitute for doing your own research and even asking other doctors for recommendations, which is how I discovered Dr. Cox. The positive thing about the VA is that they did recommend seeking outside treatment due to their limitations.

- On a personal level, I can't say enough good things about Dr. Cox. He truly takes the time to understand you as a person and as a patient, combining a human understanding with medical knowledge, research, and evaluations.

Submitted Dec. 13, 2018

Dr. Stephen M. Cox's response
I genuinely appreciate what you have done as a soldier for all of us. We all owe you a great debt. THANK YOU.
Without spreaking about your problems or treatment at all, I would like to say that most psychiatrists are trained today to prescribe SSRI antidepressants for anxiety. If the first one fails, they try another SSRI, and another etc. Then, when no SSRI's are left, they will resort to other antidepressants. There are 28 ordinary antidepressants. It could take years to exhaust trying them all.
I believe if a person hasn't done well with 3 antidepressants, it is time to consider other effective medications which work by different routes.
One such medicine is Nardil, an MAOI. Another is one of the high potency benzodiazepines, like Klonopin or Ativan.
It is more important than people realize to pull out all the stops that are necessary to effectively treat disabling anxiety. Which psychiatric disorder has the highest suicide rate? Depression? No. According to Myrna Weissman's published research on this question, it is not depression. Panic Disorder which is inadequately and improperly treated has the highest suicide attempt rate of all psychiatry disgnoses So, panic disorder is NOT a trivial problem as many doctors seem to think. It is very serious. It justifies using stronger medicines if needed.

Submitted April 18, 2019

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I thought he was good too until he.cut me off saying he was scaling back but he’s still taking new patients.

Submitted Sept. 26, 2018

Dr. Stephen M. Cox's response
I have no idea who this is so, assuming this is true, I don't know why. It is a doctor's perogative to treat a patient for as ling as both of them consent to the endeavor. 99% of the time my patiet ends the care. I don't complain about that. It is their right. Well, similarly, I don't have to treat someone I no longer want to treat.
I do confess that it is unfair in my opinion to give me a bad review because I ended,with notice, my doctor patient relationship. I always give a few weeks notice so they have plenty of time to find someone else.
There are Many reasons why I may wish no longer to treat someone. Sometimes it is the patient's fault and sometimes it has nothing to do with that patient. Examples: They may have refused to pay the bill. They may be abusing my medications, They may not be keeping their appointments. I may feel that they would be better treated by a different psychiatrist. I might not want to treat the kind of condition that they have because I want to sub-specialize in a particular diagnosis that I'm better at treating. I might want to cut back my patient load because I'm sick, or, getting older. Some patients are very selfish and demanding; they call nights and weekends when they could have called during office hours. I have been in surgery or having a colonoscopy, more than once, talking to a patient on my cellphone who insisted it was a life and death emergency and it could not wait, when all they wanted was a refill! Am I going to,keep seeing that person? Nope.
Unfortunately, people tend to take this as some sort of rejection.

Some people don't understand the fact....my right, that I am free to treat who I wish to treat; just as they are free to change doctors whenever they wish.

Despite the fact I have treated them great, sometimes for years, this is all ignored and they give me a bad review over the fact I ended up with them (If I was so bad, why did they stick with me for years?).

Submitted April 18, 2019

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I thought he was a very good Dr until he cut me off without good reason!!!!!!

Submitted July 23, 2018

Dr. Stephen M. Cox's response
I think this is the same person as above, dinging me twice.

I always give a few weeks notice so they have plenty of time to find someone else.
There are Many reasons why I may wish no longer to treat someone. Sometimes it is the patient's fault and sometimes it has nothing to do with that patient. Examples: They may have refused to pay the bill. They may be abusing my medications, They may not be keeping their appointments. I may feel that they would be better treated by a different psychiatrist. I might not want to treat the kind of condition that they have because I want to sub-specialize in a particular diagnosis that I'm better at treating. I might want to cut back my patient load because I'm sick, or, getting older. Some patients are very selfish and demanding; they call nights and weekends when they could have called during office hours. I have been in surgery or having a colonoscopy, more than once, talking to a patient on my cellphone who insisted it was a life and death emergency and it could not wait, when all they wanted was a refill! Am I going to,keep seeing that person? Nope.
Unfortunately, people tend to take this as some sort of rejection.

Some people don't understand the fact....my right, that I am free to treat who I wish to treat; just as they are free to change doctors whenever they wish.

Despite the fact I have treated them great, sometimes for years, this is all ignored and they give me a bad review over the fact I ended up with them (If I was so bad, why did they stick with me for years?).

Submitted April 18, 2019

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He left me hanging after I had been his patient for 14 years. Very disappointed in him.

Submitted June 2, 2015

Dr. Stephen M. Cox's response
I always give a few weeks notice so they have plenty of time to find someone else.
There are Many reasons why I may wish no longer to treat someone. Sometimes it is the patient's fault and sometimes it has nothing to do with that patient. Examples: They may have refused to pay the bill. They may be abusing my medications, They may not be keeping their appointments. I may feel that they would be better treated by a different psychiatrist. I might not want to treat the kind of condition that they have because I want to sub-specialize in a particular diagnosis that I'm better at treating. I might want to cut back my patient load because I'm sick, or, getting older. Some patients are very selfish and demanding; they call nights and weekends when they could have called during office hours. I have been in surgery or having a colonoscopy, more than once, talking to a patient on my cellphone who insisted it was a life and death emergency and it could not wait, when all they wanted was a refill! Am I going to,keep seeing that person? Nope.
Unfortunately, people tend to take this as some sort of rejection.

Some people don't understand the fact....my right, that I am free to treat who I wish to treat; just as they are free to change doctors whenever they wish.

Despite the fact I have treated them great, sometimes for years, this is all ignored and they give me a bad review over the fact I ended up with them (If I was so bad, why did they stick with me for years?).

Submitted April 18, 2019

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Dr. Cox is the best of the best... the only psychiatrist I have ever met that actually communicates like a real person that doesn't talk over your head, he has a sense of humor, and most importantly, he cares... His receptionist is a wonderful person too, always makes me feel welcome

Submitted Sept. 12, 2014

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I have suffered from panic disorder for many years. Recently additional medication that I have to take has increased both the frequency and severity of my panic attacks to the point that I would not leave my home without someone with me. I was basically a prisoner of this disease. I was referred to Dr. Cox and went with my husband to see him at his office which was 25 miles from my home. In my first visit Dr. Cox explained the physiology of my disorder and made me aware that my symptoms were "normal" for this disorder and there were many more people just like me. I was not just a "nervous nelly", my attacks were real. His understanding of what I was feeling and his assurance that we could work together to help me was life saving. It was like taking off a heavy wet overcoat that I had been wearing for 20 years! By the time my third appointment came, I was able to go by myself to his office. Not only could I go to the grocery alone, I could drive out of town!!! Truly a life saver!

Submitted Jan. 4, 2013

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