Ryan Cox, DO

Dr. Ryan Cox is a Southeast Idaho native who is excited to return home and serve the community that raised him. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Microbiological Sciences from Idaho State University and, before medical school, explored a variety of careers including medical research, sales, entrepreneurship, and working as a medical assistant in dermatology. He attended Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ivins, Utah.

Ryan initially planned to pursue dermatology, but his first Family Medicine rotation in rural Blackfoot quickly changed his plans. He was drawn to the opportunity to care for the whole person, build lasting relationships, and help patients achieve the health and wellness needed to enjoy the people and activities they love. For Ryan, Family Medicine is about more than treating illness—it is about helping patients live healthier, more active, and fulfilling lives.

Ryan has a particular interest in sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, preventive and lifestyle medicine, and health optimization. His long-term goal is to practice Family Medicine in Pocatello and serve the community he has always called home.

Ryan chose Idaho State University’s Family Medicine Residency because it gave him the opportunity to return to Pocatello while caring for a diverse and complex patient population. He especially appreciates the supportive faculty, the breadth of clinical experiences, and the friendships he has built with his co-residents.

Outside of the hospital, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and staying active. He can often be found mountain biking, skiing, lifting weights, golfing, or playing a competitive game of pickleball. He loves making the most of Southeast Idaho’s outdoors and hopes to bring that same passion for an active, healthy lifestyle to his work with patients.