Christopher J. Cooper
Experienced in Peritonitis

Dr. Christopher J. Cooper

General Surgery
Texas Health Resources
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320, 
Dallas, TX 
On Staff At

Experienced in Peritonitis
Texas Health Resources
Texas Health Surgical Specialists
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320, 
Dallas, TX 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

Dr. Christopher Cooper is board-certified in general surgery and in surgical critical care. After graduating from Duke University in Durham, N.C., with an undergraduate degree in biological anthropology and anatomy, Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from East Carolina University-The Brody School of Medicine in Greenville. He then went on to complete his general surgery internship and residency training at the University of Missouri in Columbia before completing his trauma and surgical critical care fellowship at the University of California-Irvine.Dr. Cooper performs most types of general surgical procedures, including open and minimally invasive procedures for gallbladder removal, removal of the appendix, acute emergencies related to solid organ and hollow viscous intra-abdominal injuries, hernia repair and other health concerns. His areas of special focus and primary interest include trauma, burn, critical care and acute care surgery.He is published in such peer-reviewed journals as the Journal of Trauma, Military Medicine, and Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. He has spoken throughout the country on topics ranging from trauma innovation and strategies for neglected trauma disease to training for endotracheal intubation and recognition and management of nerve agent causalities.Dr. Cooper is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also involved in the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Cooper enjoys golfing, playing tennis and advancing his photography skills.

Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Fasciotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
The Brody School Of Medicine East Carolina University (2008)
Residency
University of Missouri Health Care (2014, 2012)
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in MO
Fellowships
University of California (Irvine) Medical Center (2015)
University of Missouri - Columbia Hospitals and Clinics (2013)
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Texas Health Fort Worth
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Cook Children's Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
View 4 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Texas Health Surgical Specialists
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320, Dallas, TX 75231
Call: 214-369-5432

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Utility of Prehospital Quantitative End Tidal CO2?
Utility of Prehospital Quantitative End Tidal CO2?
Journal: Prehospital and disaster medicine
Published: January 25, 2013
View All 2 Publications
Similar Doctors
Charles A. Iliya
Advanced in Peritonitis
Dr. Charles A. Iliya
General Surgery
Advanced in Peritonitis
Dr. Charles A. Iliya
General Surgery

Texas Health Surgical Specialists

8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 320, 
Dallas, TX 
 (0.1 miles away)
214-369-5432
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
See accepted insurances

Dallas native Dr. Charles Iliya is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care, with additional specialization in trauma and vascular surgery. Dr. Iliya graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his general surgery residency training at St. Paul Medical Center, also in Dallas. He went on to complete his vascular surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.Dr. Iliya has been on the medical staff of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for more than 25 years. He has decades of experience in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques, with vascular surgery as his area of special interest. In 2005, Dr. Iliya championed the National Vascular Access Improvement Initiative. He has been honored with the President's Recognition Award given out by the Presbyterian Healthcare System.Previously, Dr. Iliya served as a Clinical Instructor and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical School. He also served as Chief of Medical Staff for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center White Rock in Dallas. He speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Iliya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Advanced in Peritonitis
Dr. Dhiresh R. Jeyarajah
General Surgery
Advanced in Peritonitis
Dr. Dhiresh R. Jeyarajah
General Surgery

MedHealth

Richardson, TX 
 (9.5 miles away)
972-234-3311
Experience:
37+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Dhiresh Jeyarajah is a General Surgeon in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Jeyarajah has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Drew R. Farmer
Advanced in Peritonitis
Dr. Drew R. Farmer
General Surgery
Advanced in Peritonitis
Dr. Drew R. Farmer
General Surgery

Texas Health Physicians Group

8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 320, 
Dallas, TX 
 (0.1 miles away)
214-369-5432
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Dr. Drew Farmer is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care and fellowship-trained in trauma and critical care. He is skilled in the use of advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including endoscopy and laparoscopy, to care for patients with acute, life-threatening and potentially life-threatening surgical conditions. His areas of special focus include vascular trauma, surgical rib stabilization, intra-abdominal infections, and penetrating trauma to the neck, chest and abdomen. His work in intra-abdominal care has been published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Surgical Infections.Dr. Farmer earned his medical degree in 2014 while at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. He completed his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He was named Chief Resident in the final year of his residency. Dr. Farmer completed his trauma and critical care fellowship at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He previously served as a general surgeon at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, also in Philadelphia, within the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Emergency Surgery.Dr. Farmer is a member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, American College of Surgeons, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hypovolemic Shock, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

VIEW MORE PERITONITIS DOCTORS

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Cooper's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    • Distinguished
    • Chronic Subdural Hematoma
      Dr. Cooper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
      See more Chronic Subdural Hematoma experts
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
      Dr. Cooper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
      See more Subarachnoid Hemorrhage experts
    • Subdural Hematoma
      Dr. Cooper is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
      See more Subdural Hematoma experts
    • Advanced
    • Cellulitis
      Dr. Cooper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Cellulitis.
      See more Cellulitis experts
    • Cholecystitis
      Dr. Cooper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Cholecystitis.
      See more Cholecystitis experts
    • Choledocholithiasis
      Dr. Cooper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
      See more Choledocholithiasis experts
    • Delirium
      Dr. Cooper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Delirium.
      See more Delirium experts
    • Gallbladder Disease
      Dr. Cooper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
      See more Gallbladder Disease experts
    • Gallstones
      Dr. Cooper is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Gallstones.
      See more Gallstones experts
    View All 13 Advanced Conditions
    • Experienced
    • Acute Pancreatitis
      Dr. Cooper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
      See more Acute Pancreatitis experts
    • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
      Dr. Cooper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
      See more Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) experts
    • Bile Duct Stricture
      Dr. Cooper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
      See more Bile Duct Stricture experts
    • Bladder Reconstruction
      Dr. Cooper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
      See more Bladder Reconstruction experts
    • Childhood Pancreatitis
      Dr. Cooper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
      See more Childhood Pancreatitis experts
    • Cholangitis
      Dr. Cooper is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Cholangitis.
      See more Cholangitis experts
    View All 30 Experienced Conditions
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile
    For Patients
    • Our Story
    • How MediFind Works
    • Conditions A-Z
    • Doctor Directory
    • Symptoms Directory
    • Procedures Directory
    • Treatment Directory
    • Drug Directory
    • Infusion Center Finder
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    For Providers and Practices
    • Claim Your Profile
    • Newsroom
    Business Solutions
    • Provider
    • Network Solutions
    Additional Resources
    • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Advertising Policy
    • Content Policy
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

    Close

      By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

      Bullet PinMediFind
      Follow us on
      This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
      © 2026 All Rights Reserved

      Request an Appointment

      If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

      MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

      Patient Details

      This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

        Close

        Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

        Insurance Details

        Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

        Insurance Provider *
        Insurance ProviderClose

        Appointments Details

        Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                0 / 1000
                0 / 1000
                By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.