Robert Fox, MD
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Neurology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Devic's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuroimmunology
- Optic Neuritis
- Transverse Myelitis
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View All PlansAbout Robert Fox, MD
He serves as an advisory committee member and principal site investigator for many clinical trials, including coordinating global principal investigator for a Phase III clinical trial of dimethyl fumarate in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS).
Dr. Fox’s current research interests focus on innovative MRI techniques to evaluate MS treatments and tissue recovery after injury, where he is principal investigator and co-investigator on grants funded by the NIH and National MS Society. He serves as a member of various advisory and review committees for the National MS Society. He is also Managing Director of the NARCOMS MS Patient Registry, a member of the General Advisory Council and Research Programs Committee for the Cleveland Clinic General Clinical Research Center, and a consultant to the pharmaceutical industry regarding the development of new treatments for MS.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2002
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2003
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Neuroimmunology
Cleveland,
OH
2002
Residency - Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
Neurology
Philadelphia,
PA
2000
Internship - Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
Medicine
Philadelphia,
PA
1997
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore,
MD
1996
Undergraduate - Amherst College
Amherst,
MA
1991
Additional Training
- Masters of Science in Clinical Research, Case Western Reserve University, 2003
Professional Highlights
- Advisory Committee on Fellowships, National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Chair, 2011-2012)
- International Coordinating Investigator, Phase III clinical trial of BG00012
- Editorial Board, Neurology and Multiple Sclerosis Journal
- Managing Director, NARCOMS MS Patient Registry
- Scientific Expert Working Group on CCSVI, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- MS Clinical Phenotype Subcommittee, International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in MS
- Medical Monitor, Phase I Study of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation in MS
- Ad hoc reviewer, NIH ZRG1 BDCN-N Member Conflict Special Emphasis Panel
- Committee for Responsible Research Conduct, Cleveland Clinic
- Neurosciences Sub-Chair, Research Programs Committee, Cleveland Clinic
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Specialty Interests
Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimmunology
Awards & Honors
- 1991 James Olds Memorial Neuroscience Thesis Award
- 1992 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Grant
- 1996 Sellards Travel Award to Johannesburg, South Africa
- 1996 Medical and Chirurgical Society of Maryland Award for Excellence in Organized Medicine
- 1996 Harold Lamport Biomedical Research Prize, Johns Hopkins University
- 1999 Zeritzky Resident Clinical Research Award, University of Pennsylvania
- 2000 Potiker Fellow, Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research
- 2001 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Dale McFarlin Travel Award
- 2003-2012 Top Doctors, Cleveland Magazine
- 2008 Outstanding Physician/PA Team, Cleveland Clinic
- 2009 Fellow, American Academy of Neurology
- 2011 Researcher Hall of Fame, National MS Society
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Society of Neuroimaging
- American Medical Association
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 7/19/2023, Dr. Fox has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Fox receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Sanofi Genzyme
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Immunic, Inc.
- Novartis International, AG
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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33 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 4.5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.6 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.6 |
8 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
Dr. Fox is very knowledgeable and professional. I feel like I receive great care from him.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
Dr. Fox was very patient and caring. He went over my MRI's with me and helped me to understand what they indicated.
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Dr Fox and Dr Swetlik were phenomenal. They took time to listen to me, to explain what they were looking for and spent a ton of time explaining their thoughts on my condition. The care I received from them is unmatched by any provider I have seen in the past for any condition
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024
Doctor took his time and explain to me what Ms was. Then we went over the X-rays showing the lesions in the brain and fluid in a certain area of the spine. The doctor took his time and was thorough in his explanations, I didn't feel rushed nor like a number but like a human being.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
I have had MS for over 20 years and have been going to the Mellen Ctr the entire time. I specifically requested a provider and had an appointment scheduled with her. About 90 mins before my e-visit I logged in to do my pre-visit information and saw my appointment was switched to. Provider I do not like. So I called in and was able to cancel that appointment and get a new one with my doctor. I had to wait over a week, but it was ok.. This time. It was the first time in a long long time that I was upset by the clinic. I wouldn't change for anything
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
This was only my second visit with Dr. Fox. He listened, asked questions and over all couldn't have done a better job treating me as an entire person and patient. I have seen and dealt with a lot of doctors outside and inside the Cleveland Clinic- I would put him at the top. He could teach a master class in bedside and patient care.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
Dr Fox is excellent
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023
Dr. DiMauro, the fellow, was 5's across the board - I rated Dr. Fox here. He is obviously incredibly dedicated to his field. Unfortunately, I left with more questions than answers.