Dr. Lora Cox-Vance Named Chief of Staff at Dayton VA Medical Center

Dayton native and OSU-trained physician returns home to lead.

Dr. Lora Vance-Cox, MD - Chief of Staff, Dayton VA Medical Center

Dr. Lora Cox-Vance, MD, has been appointed Chief of Staff of the Dayton VA Medical Center. A native of Dayton and a graduate of Dayton Public Schools, Dr. Cox-Vance earned both her Bachelor of Science and Medical Degree from The Ohio State University. She completed her family medicine residency and fellowships in geriatric medicine and faculty development at the University of Pittsburgh.

Her VA career began in 2015 as Community Living Center Medical Director before progressing to Service Chief, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. She is board certified in family and geriatric medicine and is a graduate of multiple VHA leadership programs.

Dr. Cox-Vance brings decades of clinical leadership, academic excellence, and a deep commitment to veterans’ health.