Orlando, FL (March XX, 2026) – The Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute welcomes longstanding community physicians Kevin Cox, MD, Jose Torres, MD, and Jacob Cox, MD to the team. The trusted orthopedic surgeons, formerly part of West Orange Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, will unite with Central Florida’s largest orthopedic group to continue delivering exceptional orthopedic care to patients in West Orange County and beyond.
“These physicians have been pillars of orthopedic excellence in our community for decades,” said Michael Jablonski, MD, senior vice president, Orlando Health and president of the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. “We’re thrilled to welcome them into our organization. Their expertise, dedication, and deep roots in West Orange County will further strengthen high‑quality orthopedic care for our patients.”
The team has a long history of clinical ties with Orlando Health. Dr. Kevin Cox and Dr. Torres have both previously held physician leadership positions at Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital. Dr. Kevin Cox also completed his surgical internship and residency at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC). Dr. Jacob Cox currently serves as vice-chief of surgery for Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital and Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital. He was also instrumental in earning Joint Commission certification for hip, knee and shoulder replacement at Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital.
“This partnership made a lot of sense for us, as we’ve known and worked alongside many of the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic physicians for years, building a strong mutual respect,” said Dr. Kevin Cox. “Now that we’ve joined the team, we’re excited to offer our patients new conveniences, like online access to their health information, along with the benefits of being connected to a comprehensive medical system with a broad range of specialists.”
The addition of these experienced physicians reinforces Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s commitment to expanding access to world-class orthopedic care in the communities it serves. To make an appointment with Dr. Kevin Cox, Dr. Jacob Cox or Dr. Torres, please call 321-843-5851.
About Orlando Health
Orlando Health is a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system with $14 billion of assets under management, that serves the southeastern United States – including Florida and Alabama – and Puerto Rico. With corporate offices in Orlando, Florida the system provides a complete continuum of care across a network of medical centers and institutes, community and specialty hospitals, physician practices, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and long-term and behavioral health care services. Founded more than 100 years ago, Orlando Health’s mission is to improve the health and the quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. The system provided nearly $2 billion in community impact in the form of community benefit programs and services, Medicare shortfalls, bad debt, community-building activities and capital investments in FY 24, the most recent period for which the information is available. For more information, visit orlandohealth.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.