Matthew Fox, M.D. healthcare provider in Louisville, KY for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Transplant, Oncology, Lung Transplant, Cancer Care, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart Care

Matthew Fox, M.D.

Areas of Interest

Lung Transplant | Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery | Thoracic Oncology | Tracheal Abnormalities

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
UofL Health – Heart Hospital, at Jewish Hospital
UofL Health – Rudd Center
201 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 1200
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-7600
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Overall Rating
4.8 out of 5
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Matthew Fox, M.D.

Matthew Fox, M.D., is a thoracic surgeon at UofL Health – Heart Hospital whose areas of interest include advanced heart failure, lung transplant, minimally invasive esophageal surgery, thoracic oncology and tracheal abnormalities. Dr. Fox's services include cardiovascular & thoracic surgery, transplant, oncology, lung transplant, cancer care, gastrointestinal cancer, lung cancer, cardiovascular medicine and heart care. Dr. Fox earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine where he also completed a residency in the department of General Surgery and a fellowship in research. He has also completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Cardiothoracic Surgery and another fellowship at Toronto General Hospital in Visiting Lung Transplant Surgery & ECMO. At the UofL School of Medicine, Dr. Fox is an associate professor in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.

Education & Training

M.D.
University of Louisville School of Medicine | Louisville | 2007
Residency
University of Louisville Hospital | General Surgery | Louisville | 2013
Massachusetts General Hospital | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Boston |
Fellowship
University of Louisville | Research | Louisville |
Toronto General Hospital | Visiting Lung Transplant Surgery & ECMO | Toronto |

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Lung Transplant | Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery | Thoracic Oncology | Tracheal Abnormalities

Practice, Specialty or Service

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery , Transplant , Oncology , Lung Transplant , Cancer Care , Gastrointestinal Cancer , Lung Cancer , Heart Care , Cardiology

School of Medicine

Associate Professor

Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Patient Comments

Jan 27, 2025

5 out of 5
I am extremely happy Dr Fox was recommended to me by my heart doctor. Dr Fox answered all my questions in a manner which I could understand which eased my concerns.

Dec 23, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox made it a point to make sure I understood just what was going on and what he would be doing during surgery to fix the problem. I was very pleased with his patience and ability to make sure I understood the procedure that I would be having.

Nov 13, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox and his team are excellent!!!!

Nov 4, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox is a wonderful doctor.

Nov 2, 2024

5 out of 5
This Provider and his team are very professional, kind, caring and very respectful to my needs. I am more than satisfied with Dr. Fox and his entire team.

Oct 30, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox is exceptional and even showed me a picture of my lung nodule. He explained everything in Layman's terms and did not rush anything.

Oct 29, 2024

4.96 out of 5
Dr. Fox was very good at explaining my condition.

Sep 29, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox was amazing. I left his office feeling hopeful. He cleared many things up for me about my results. He's definitely a man of high quality, sincere, helpful and put my fears to rest.

Sep 14, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox explained all options. He got help for me right away.

Jul 8, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox is great and is also very responsive and helpful always.

Jun 22, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox was kind and explained things well.

Jun 10, 2024

5 out of 5
He (Matthew Fox) is a very thorough doctor. I have great respect for him.

Mar 17, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Fox has been very supportive and helpful during this difficult time.

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