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Thomas Michael Fox, DO

Orthopedic Surgeon located in Niceville, FL & Crestview, FL

About Dr. Fox

Thomas Fox, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine and joint replacement specialist at Bluewater Orthopedics and sees patients at their locations in Niceville and Crestview, Florida. Dr. Fox started Bluewater Orthopedics in 1993 after finishing his sports medicine fellowship training at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He specializes in joint replacement, hip, knee, shoulder, sports medicine, direct anterior hip replacement, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

After graduating from Saint Joseph’s University, Dr. Fox earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a rotating internship at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital before finishing a general surgery residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. Afterward, he pursued an orthopedic surgery residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.

In his free time, Dr. Fox enjoys attending football games (Go Saints!), boating, playing golf, and spending time with his four children and two grandchildren. He attends Shoreline Church in Destin, Florida. Dr. Fox is also the team physician for Niceville High School and Northwest Florida State College. He volunteers for Crossroads and Hope Free Medical Clinics. Dr. Fox is also a founding and active member of the Caduceus Society.

Dr. Fox is affiliated with Sacred Heart Hospital, Twin Cities Hospital, Destin Surgery Center, and North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview.

Dr. Fox

Thomas Fox, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine and joint replacement specialist at Bluewater Orthopedics and sees patients at their locations in Niceville and Crestview, Florida. Dr. Fox started Bluewater Orthopedics in 1993 after finishing his sports medicine fellowship training at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He specializes in joint replacement, hip, knee, shoulder, sports medicine, direct anterior hip replacement, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

After graduating from Saint Joseph’s University, Dr. Fox earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a rotating internship at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital before finishing a general surgery residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. Afterward, he pursued an orthopedic surgery residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.

In his free time, Dr. Fox enjoys attending football games (Go Saints!), boating, playing golf, and spending time with his four children and two grandchildren. He attends Shoreline Church in Destin, Florida. Dr. Fox is also the team physician for Niceville High School and Northwest Florida State College. He volunteers for Crossroads and Hope Free Medical Clinics. Dr. Fox is also a founding and active member of the Caduceus Society.

Dr. Fox is affiliated with Sacred Heart Hospital, Twin Cities Hospital, Destin Surgery Center, and North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview.


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Recent Patient Testimonials


"I won’t go anyplace else! Total knee replacement and I couldn’t be happier! Dr. Fox and the staff are awesome!"

"Dr. Fox and his staff are the very best."

"Clean and professional. Nice lobby and nice spacious exam rooms. The staff seemed to be on their game. Dr. Fox pin pointed what I now believe is the root of my problems. I am looking forward to what happens next."

"From the moment I walked in the office I was greeted with a smile and friendly care. Dr. Fox and all his staff treated me like I was their only patient. The waiting area and exam room were clean and pleasant to be in. A+ great."

"Excellent care from Dr. Fox and his staff. Friendly and helpful. Also a great experience with the physical therapy clinic."

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We will assist in the insurance process. Our office will verify eligibility and benefits prior to your appointment. We require payment of deductibles and co-payments at the time of service. Pre-Certifications for diagnostic and surgical services will be obtained by our office.

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