William Fox, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Diabetes
- Health education
I am a board-certified physician, specializing in family practice. My professional interests include preventive medicine, sports medicine, geriatrics and diabetes.
Hometown: Coon Rapids, MN
Best part of my work: Teaching patients to overcome barriers and progress physically and emotionally, achieving positive outcomes.
Why I became a physician: The challenge of the ever-changing balance between the science and art of healing.
What I tell my friends and family: Be your own best doctor by making positive lifestyle changes. Get regular preventive care, set positive priorities and follow through.
How I spend my free time: Family activities, mountaineering, sports, lake and home projects.
What patients say about me: I'm often told that they appreciate that I am a teacher, mentor and am passionate about their care.
Favorite health tip: Make good health choices in the areas of diet, sleep exercise, safety, immunizations and stress management.
Practice philosophy: Teaching patients how to stay healthy and overcome their barriers with both passion and compassion.
Additional Info: Extensive hospital and emergency room training in complex, multi-system conditions.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Boating
- Climbing
- Family activities
- Sports
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Residencies
- Bethesda Lutheran Medical Center
Years of experience
- 39
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
- Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)