Started his career as a Microbiologist before studying Medicine at St Thomas's Hospital, London; initially trained as a Physician, with a special interest in Cardiology.  In his final year he was awarded the Mead Medal (the Medicine prize). Dr Fox became a GP in 1994, when he joined Wye Surgery and has continued to pursue his interest in Cardiology, managing referrals from both his own practice and other practices. He is known for his good rapport with patients and calm management of people under stress. He is also trained in minor surgery to include the removal of skin lesions. In 2004 he became a GP Trainer and latterly a GP Programme Director, responsible for the training of local GP's. He recently stood down from this role but remains a GP Appraiser.  He was also made a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2004, an honour awarded by his peers for an outstanding contribution to medicine and training of hospital doctors. Dr Fox is married with three grown up sons and lives within the local community.