CharlesSamuelCoxJr.MD

General Surgery • Houston, TX

Pediatric General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor, Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston

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Office
6410 Fannin St
Suite 950
Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-325-7234

Fax+1 713-512-2221

Education & Training

University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 1996 - 1997
University of MichiganFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1994 - 1996
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1994
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1989 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Safety of Autologous Stem Cell Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury in Children Start of enrollment: 2006 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 1
Safety Study of Umbilical Cord Blood To Treat Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
Withdrawn
Phase 1, Phase 2
Treatment of Severe Adult Traumatic Brain Injury Using Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
Pediatric Autologous Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Start of enrollment: 2013 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 2
Safety and Effectiveness of Banked Cord Blood or Bone Marrow Stem Cells in Children With Cerebral Palsy (CP). Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 2
MultiStem® for Treatment of Trauma Induced Multiple Organ Failure/Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2020 Nov 09
Recruiting
Phase 2
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Stem Cell Study for Long COVID-19 Neurological Symptoms Start of enrollment: 2024 Jan 01
Not yet recruiting
Phase 1
Roles: Principal Investigator, Sponsor-Investigator, Contact
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

75 citations
Free radical activity and loss of plasma antioxidants, vitamin E, and sulfhydryl groups in patients with burns: the 1993 Moyer Award.
Thuan Nguyen, Charles S. Cox, Daniel L. Traber, H. Gasser, Heinz Redl
The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation. 1993-11-01
71 citations
Psychosocial and Executive Function Recovery Trajectories One Year after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: The Influence of Age and Injury Severity
Heather T. Keenan, Amy E. Clark, Richard Holubkov, Charles S. Cox, Linda Ewing-Cobbs
Journal of Neurotrauma. 2017-10-16
87 citations
Human mesenchymal stem cells inhibit vascular permeability by modulating vascular endothelial cadherin/β-catenin signaling.
Shibani Pati, Aarif Y. Khakoo, Jing Zhao, Fernando Jimenez, Michael H. Gerber
Stem Cells and Development. 2011-01-01

Grant Support

Cell Based Therapy For Treatment Of Traumatic Brain InjuryNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2012
Hypothermia For Acute Brain Injury In ChildrenEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2003–2004
Microvascular Injury During Extracorporeal Life SupportNational Institute Of General Medical Sciences1999–2004

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member

Industry Relationships

Scientific Advisory Board, Cord Blood Registry, Inc.Advisor for regenerative medicine applications of cord blood/tissue.Disclosure: Sponsored Research; Speaking2014 - Present