John C. Fox, MD, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (board-certified). Originally from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dr. Fox completed his undergraduate studies with highest honors (summa cum laude) in Music Performance at Virginia Commonwealth University prior to pursuing a career in medicine.

Dr. Fox attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2007. Dr. Fox was selected to stay on with the University of Chicago Medical Center Section of Dermatology and completed his residency training in dermatology. In addition to basic science research in the pathophysiology of acne and sebaceous glands, Dr. Fox has academic publications in the fields of adult and pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, and neurology. He has been selected to present challenging dermatologic cases at national conferences of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Dr. Maria Medina Memorial Lectureship Series in Dermatopathology, and meetings of the Chicago Dermatological Society.

Prior to joining Pinnacle Dermatology and moving to middle Tennessee, Dr. Fox founded Dermatology Physicians Group in Chicago and was on faculty as a clinical instructor at the University of Chicago where he enjoyed training resident physicians to become future leaders in dermatology. Dr. Fox enjoys treating patients of all ages and has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent dermatology.

Dr. Fox is passionate about listening to patient concerns, providing information on medical disorders and treatment options, and empowering patients to play an active role in care decisions that are right for them. He is committed to delivering up-to-date, compassionate, and individualized care.

Experience
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Active member of the Chicago Dermatological Society
Board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology