Samuel L. Wilcox, MD
Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition
Family Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant
- Child
- Teen
- Adult
- Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (103)Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Anderson County Hospital
- Allen County Regional Hospital
About Samuel L. Wilcox
Samuel Wilcox, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician with Allen County Regional Hospital. He is also board-certified in obesity medicine and has special interests in sports medicine, diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, and treats patients of all ages.
Dr. Wilcox's care philosophy is to meet his patients where they are in life and in health. He understands that health is affected by our genes, choices, experiences, environment, and society – which requires treatment that goes beyond simply taking another pill. Dr. Wilcox offers guidance, compassion, and care with a focus on helping his patients feel better as a critical step toward pursing other life goals.
Dr. Wilcox earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita, Kansas and completed his training in residency at Northwest Washington Family Medicine Residency in Bremerton, Washington. Dr. Wilcox grew up in northeast Kansas, and after completing his residency in Washington, returned to Kansas with his wife and young son to be near family. He chose Iola to begin his career in family because of the community programs and growing network of services that prioritize health in the community.
Expertise
Education
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Medical SchoolVirginia Mason Franciscan Health (Northwest Washington)
ResidencyInsurance
- Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
- Aetna Elect Choice
- Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
- Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO Local
- Aetna Managed Choice
- Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
- Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
- Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
- Aetna Missouri Preferred
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Select Local
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Workers Comp
- American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
- BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
- BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
- BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
- BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
- BCBS of Kansas Federal
- BCBS of Kansas Traditional
- BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
- Century Health Solutions (PPO)
- Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna OAP
- Cigna PPO
- CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
- Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
- HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
- Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
- Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana Community HMO
- Humana Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
- Humana Honor PPO
- Humana Kansas City PPOx
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
- Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana SmartExpress PPO
- Humana SmartNet PPO
- Humana SmartSuite PPO
- HumanaOne PPO
- Integrated Health Plan PPO
- Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
- Medica Connect
- Medica Select
- Medicare
- MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
- Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
- OHA Networks (WC)
- OHARA Managed Care (WC)
- Private Healthcare Systems PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
- Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
- TRICARE WEST
- Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
- UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
- United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
- United Healthcare - Choice
- United Healthcare - Choice Plus
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
- United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
- United Healthcare - Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Navigate
- United Healthcare - Options PPO
- United Healthcare - Select
- United Healthcare - Select Plus
- United Healthcare - United Health One
- United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
- UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
122 ratings, 24 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Great doctor. Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
This Dr. Really listen to our concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Very calm, professional, and genuinely cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
I have nothing but glowing words for my experiences at this clinic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Doctor wilcox did a fantastic job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Dr. Wilcox is always very friendly and polite. He never passes judgement, or lectures me on what I may be doing wrong or what I SHOULD be doing. Dr. Wilcox goes above and beyond to create a very comfortable atmosphere and is always very positive. Dr. Wilcox is an amazing doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
Dr. Wilcox has always been great. Very smart and goes through all the options, explaining everything as he goes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Took the time to listen to all of our questions, I think we will be fine in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr. Wilcox really cares about me as a patient. I'm very thankful he is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Dr W is very thorough, really listens to you. That's very comforting when you have worrying medical symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Im super impressed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr. Morriss and Dr. Wilcox and my telemedicine doctors have always been above and beyond with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
I hadn't seen Dr Wilcox before. He was very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Dr Wilcox was amazing, very friendly and thorough and listened to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr Wilcox listens to my problems. Very caring and genuinely concerned for my well being .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2024
Took care of me great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Very detailed in explaining everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
I'm very happy with my doctor and trust his decisions as related to my Health Care. He gets a BIG YAHOO!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
Among the most impressive, knowledgeable, kind practitioner I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Dr. Wilcox is caring, patient, and worthy of my highest compliments. I'm most thankful to know him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
First Class care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Best experience we've ever had at a Dr apt. Dr Wilcox spoke directly the entirety of her visit. Validated her concerns. Let her share what was going on and why she was worried. Strategically presented the treatment options and allowed her to provide her input and ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2024
So far very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2024
Always a great experience. He listens & explains everything. Amazing Dr