Mitchell E. Cooper
Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

Dr. Mitchell E. Cooper

Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
Allentown, PA 

Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVPG Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | I prefer to keep things simple and easy, treating patients as I would like to be treated. I listen to what the patient is telling me. I explain the diagnosis and treatment options as clearly and succinctly as possible so my patients can make informed decisions about their care. I stick with what works best for me and my patients in the office and in surgery, always wanting the best outcome possible. | Why I entered medicine | It was easy for me to follow my father, a well-respected obstetrician/gynecologist, into a medical career. I wanted to combine my love of sports and interest in how an athlete was able to return to play after a devastating injury by becoming a sports medicine doctor. I envisioned myself as the team doctor running onto the field to tend to the stricken athlete; now, it's a reality. | Community involvement | I'm involved with the Maimonides Society of the Lehigh Valley, the Lehigh Valley Dawgs (minor league basketball) and multiple charitable donations and endeavors. I also serve as a radio talk show sports injury consultant, an assistant team physician at Central Catholic High School and an orthopedic surgeon for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers' AHL affiliate). I previously served as team physician for the Allentown Ambassadors (minor league baseball). | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy golf, bicycling, ice hockey, collecting sports memorabilia, learning Italian and being with my family. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |.

Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
Temple University School Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 1993
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL- 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Fellowships
Sports Medicine, Doctors Hospital, Coral Gables, FL- 1999
Hospital Affiliations
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Humana
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Locations

LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-8900
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