Dr. Jacob Cox

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Knoxville, TN
(865) 588-0811
Accepts Medicare

Location

1342 Old Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
Elite Training

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Tear And Detachment Repair
Retinal Vein And Artery Occlusions
Uveitis And Inflammatory Retina
Intravitreal Injection Therapy
Retina Imaging And Diagnostics
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About Me

Dr. Jacob Cox is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon providing advanced medical and surgical care for diseases of the retina and vitreous. He brings a broad academic background and a patient-first approach to Southeastern Retina Associates, where he treats conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, and complex macular disorders. Dr. Cox completed ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Eye and Ear and a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. Earlier in his training he earned master’s study at the University of Cambridge, conducted public-health and ophthalmic research internationally, and later received a national Heed Fellowship recognizing promise in academic ophthalmology. In clinic, he takes time to review images, explain options, and tailor care to each patient’s vision goals—whether that involves in-office injections, laser, or surgery—so people can feel confident and supported throughout treatment.

Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute

    Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School

    Ophthalmology Residency

    Harvard Medical School

    Residency
  • University of Cambridge

    MPhil in Cellular Biology

    University of Cambridge

    Masters / PhD
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

    MD

    Johns Hopkins University

    Medical School
  • Virginia Military Institute

    BS in Chemistry and English

    Virginia Military Institute

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Heed Fellowship

    Heed Ophthalmic Foundation

  • Gates Cambridge Scholarship

    University of Cambridge

  • Fulbright Fellowship

    Fulbright Program

  • Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar

    Rotary International

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MA, TN
License Numbers
276423, 71361