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Daniel Fox MD, FACS, FAAOA

Dr. Fox enjoys the entire breadth and depth of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, with particular interests in primary and complex revision sinus surgery, sleep apnea surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, and pediatric ENT. Dr. Fox loves taking care of entire families, treating every patient the way he would want his family to be treated. His goal is to find the best solution for each patient and to communicate these solutions in a clear, compassionate, patient-centered manner.

Specialties:

General ENT, Ear, Hearing, Allergy, Sinus, Head & Neck, Voice & Swallowing and Sleep

Languages:

English

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We LOVE Doctor Fox.

by A.H

He took such wonderful care of our two and four year old and is always honest with his assessments. Our four year old thinks the world of him! Highly recommend him for your ENT needs!


Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Hearing Loss
  • Ear Infections
  • Dizziness

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Loss

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Environmental Allergy
  • Immune Deficiency
  • Asthma Management
  • Hives and Eczema

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Congestion (Nasal Blockage)
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Sinus Infections
  • Loss of Sense of Taste and Smell

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Snoring
  • Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Masses
  • Neck Masses
  • Salivary Glands Masses
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
  • Chronic Tonsils and Adenoid Infections

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Vocal Cord Tumors
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hoarseness
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps

Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Balance Testing
  • Ear Hygiene and Wax Removal
  • Ear Tubes
  • Repair of Eardrum Perforation
  • Surgical Treatment of Chronic Ear Infections

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Testing
  • Hearing Aids Dispensing
  • Hearing Aids Programming & Maintenance

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Drops
  • Biologic Therapy
  • Food Allergy Testing
  • Asthma Management
  • Allergy Testing

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Surgery for Nasal Polyps and Chronic Sinusitis
  • Septoplasty Deviated Septum Surgery
  • Nasal Turbinate Reduction
  • In-Office CT Imaging
  • Nasal Fractures
  • Balloon Sinuplasty

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Inspire Procedure
  • Airlift Procedure
  • Prescribe and Monitor CPAP
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Evaluation of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Head and Neck Cancer Evaluation & Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Endoscopic Inspection of the Throat and Voice Box (Flexible Laryngoscopy)

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Acid Reflux Testing
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps
  • Vocal Cord and Voice Examination

Provider Biography

Dr. Fox grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he enjoyed playing competitive soccer. He went on to attend Purdue University, graduating summa cum laude in Biology. He received a full academic scholarship to Indiana University School of Medicine and was elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Society.

He completed his Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) residency at Baylor College of Medicine, training at prestigious Texas Medical Center institutions like Texas Children’s Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Fox is a fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy (FAAOA), having received additional medical education and passed certification exams in allergy. He also is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Christian Medical and Dental Association, Houston Society of Otolaryngology, Harris County Medical Society, and Texas Medical Association.

As a comprehensive otolaryngologist, Dr. Fox enjoys the entire breadth and depth of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, with particular interests in primary and complex revision sinus surgery, sleep apnea surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, and pediatric ENT. He offers many cutting-edge procedures such as balloon sinuplasty, sialendoscopy, Vivaer, Rhinaer, Inspire, and a variety of other sleep apnea procedures.​ As a fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy, he is well-versed in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric and adult allergy and offers both sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy. Dr. Fox loves taking care of entire families and has developed a high-volume pediatric ENT practice. Dr. Fox treats every patient the way he would want his family to be treated. His goal is to find the best solution for each patient and to communicate these solutions in a clear, compassionate, patient-centered manner.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Fox enjoys being a dedicated husband and father to his wife and three boys. He is actively involved in his community and church, where he serves with his family.

Dr. Fox sees patients at Katy Memorial & Sugar Land.

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Education

Dr. Fox attended Purdue University, graduating summa cum laude in Biology. He received a full academic scholarship to Indiana University School of Medicine and was elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Society. 

Doctor of Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science

Purdue University

Awards and Honors

  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
  • Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Former President, Houston Society of Otolaryngology
  • Former Chairman, Houston Botanic Garden

Professional Memberships

  • Christian Medical and Dental Association 
  • Houston Society of Otolaryngology
  • Harris County Medical Society 
  • Texas Medical Association.

“My care philosophy is patients first. Do the right thing at the right time for each patient and ensure the patient understands both what and why I'm recommending a particular course of action.”

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