Dr. Benjamin Cox, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
2600 Three Leaves Drive
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Directions
4.8 out of 5
301 verified ratings
1 Location
301 Ratings, 173 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview
Dr. Cox is consistently praised as a highly skilled, compassionate orthopedic surgeon with excellent bedside manner and a professional, attentive staff. Patients highlight clear explanations, thoroughness, successful surgical outcomes (knees, rotator cuff, wrist/ankle), and strong communication with insurance. Minor negatives focus on occasional receptionist rudeness and isolated scheduling/visit flow issues. Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive with many strong personal recommendations and referrals.
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Mar 1, 2026
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Excellent care
Feb 25, 2026
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Dr Cox and all of the staff are very professional and helpful. You will not find a better doctor and staff period.
Feb 25, 2026
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Staff is wonderful, doctor is always friendly and helpful
Feb 24, 2026
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My experience working directly with Dr. Cox has been absolutely positive.
Feb 19, 2026
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Excellent
Feb 16, 2026
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Excellent doctor and staff. Highly recommend.
Feb 11, 2026
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DR. Cox was to the point and professional in explaining what I needed to have done.
Feb 11, 2026
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Extremely thorough and understanding. A great all around experience
Feb 7, 2026
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Dr Cox and his team are efficient, caring, and professional. I recommend them for all your orthopedic needs.
Feb 7, 2026
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I wouldn't let anyone else work on me. He came highly recommended and I would highly recommend him.
Feb 6, 2026
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Excellent care!
Feb 5, 2026
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Dr Cox and the staff at his office have provided excellent care, along with working diligently with my insurance provider. All the staff have communicated very well and have always been courteous.
Feb 5, 2026
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Good doctor, very helpful.
Feb 5, 2026
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Always on time, explained everything well related to my surgery and recovery
Feb 5, 2026
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Excellent orthopedist and staff!
Feb 4, 2026
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Dr. Cox took very well care of me and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand and also answered all of the questions that I had.
Feb 4, 2026
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Dr. Cox is by far the best, once I had my knee injury I knew who I was going to reach out to for help.
Jan 31, 2026
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Dr Cox is a professional with extraordinary bedside manners. Shows empathy and understanding and is very skillful at making much easier an otherwise stressful moment (ie when administering injections). And his staff is also a pleasure to work with
Jan 30, 2026
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These people are awesome
Jan 29, 2026
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Best in the business.
Jan 29, 2026
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Very good and professional
Jan 28, 2026
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Dr. Cox was born to do what he does!!!
Jan 26, 2026
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The most highly skilled orthopedic surgeon in the region.
Jan 26, 2026
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Trust and knowledge
Jan 24, 2026
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Dr. Cox is an excellent surgeon. My surgery went well and I am recovering quickly. His nurse/MA is excellent - friendly and personable, efficient and thorough. The woman who scheduled my surgery was very thorough and persisted with insurance ([ ]) so that I could schedule in a timely manner. She was also available to me for the questions I had.
Jan 22, 2026
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He is an excellent provider and is very knowledgeable with a great personality. His staff is just as informative as he is.
Jan 18, 2026
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Dr cox was outstanding and so were the sweet ladies at the front desk. Thank you for everything. They take great care of me.
Jan 18, 2026
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Great doctor and staff
Jan 16, 2026
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Excellent doctor and facility to go to
Jan 15, 2026
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Would highly recommend them.
Jan 14, 2026
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Highly recommended
Jan 14, 2026
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I have referred a couple of my friends to his office
Jan 8, 2026
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I would 100% recommend him to any friends or family. He took the time to explain everything, he was courteousand helped me with my needs
Jan 8, 2026
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Dr. Cox and his staff was incredibly professional and friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend his service.
Jan 8, 2026
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I don’t think I could say anything bad about Dr cox. He did such a great job explaining things to us and answering all of our questions. He made my family feel comfortable with our decision.
Dec 26, 2025
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Dr Cox is a very talented surgeon with a great bedside manner and friendly personality. His staff is just as great!
Dec 25, 2025
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Very thorough in explaining and my continued care Always a pleasure to see all the staff
Dec 20, 2025
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Dr Cox is professional, friendly, and caring. From receptionist to nurses to physician — they are amicable and helpful.
Dec 18, 2025
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Always attentive and takes time to explain his actions to you.
Dec 18, 2025
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I would highly recommend him
Dec 18, 2025
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Ben’s great. The one receptionist Holly is not so pleasant as a receptionist
Dec 15, 2025
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I tell everyone to go see Dr Cox. He’s the best in the business locally. His care and follow-through are unmatched. He’s always my first call.
Dec 13, 2025
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Very kind, knowledgeable, friendly and put me at ease!
Dec 13, 2025
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Dr Cox made my painful shoulder pain (rotator cuff tear) go away! He is an excellent surgeon and a good listener and does everything he can to mitigate pain while ensuring the safety of his patients. I highly recommend him!
Dec 11, 2025
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Great place to go for sports injuries!
Dec 11, 2025
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I would recommend him every time!
Dec 10, 2025
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Very professional and kind staff and doctor. Everyone is very knowledgeable and helpful!
Dec 4, 2025
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Excellent care
Dec 4, 2025
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Excellent care, knowledge and trustworthy.
Dec 1, 2025
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Dr. Cox is an excellent surgeon.