
Overview
David S. Cooper, MD, MACP is a graduate of the Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his endocrinology training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He is currently Professor of Medicine and Radiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is one of the editors of the iconic textbook on thyroid disease, Werner and Ingbar’s The Thyroid, and he co-edits two other textbooks: Medical Management of Thyroid Disease and Thyroid Cancer. He is also the co-author of a book for patients with thyroid disease entitled Your Thyroid: A Home Reference. He is the past Chair of the Subspecialty Board for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an Editor-in-Chief for Endocrinology at Up-to-Date, and he has served as the Chair of the Endocrine Society’s annual Board Review Course. Dr. Cooper was the Chair of the American Thyroid Association’s (ATA) 2006 and 2009 task forces that first drafted clinical practice guidelines for the management of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. He also served on ATA sponsored task forces that promulgated guidelines for the management of hypothyroidism and for the management of hyperthyroidism. He is the past Treasurer and past President of the ATA, and the recipient of the ATA’s Distinguished Service Award, its Paul Starr Award, and the Lewis Braverman Lectureship Award. He is also the recipient of the Distinction in Endocrinology Award given by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, as well as the Endocrine Society’s Outstanding Scholarly Physician Laureate Award and the Outstanding Educator Laureate Award.
Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Graves Disease, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Dr. Cooper is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 81 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.
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10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Dr. Cooper has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Dr. Douglas Ball is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He holds a joint appointment in oncology. His areas of clinical expertise include diagnostic radiology, endocrine oncology, thyroid cancer and thyroid diseases. Dr. Ball earned his M.D. from the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh-Presbyterian University Hospital and performed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include medullary thyroid cancer, differentiated thyroid cancer and anaplastic thyroid cancer. Dr. Ball is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Ball is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ball is currently accepting new patients.
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Amir Hamrahian, M.D. is an endocrinologist with specialized experience in the treatment of adrenal and pituitary disorders. Dr. Hamrahian is located in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, did his internal medicine residency at the University of North Dakota and completed his endocrinology fellowship at the Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Hamrahian is an Associate Professor of Medicine and has published more than 80 peer-reviewed articles, and has served as a co-author in developing guidelines for adrenal and pituitary disorders. He has presented at national and international conferences and has served as the principal investigator for a number of clinical research studies. Accolades received include Teacher of The Year award and Human Subject Research Annual Professional Excellence award in 2003 and 2011, respectively. Dr. Hamrahian has held roles including the chief of endocrinology in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Hamrahian is a co-director of the Adrenal Center. Dr. Hamrahian is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's disease, Pituitary Tumor, Cushing's syndrome, Prolactinoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Hamrahian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hamrahian is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David S. Cooper
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David S. Cooper?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David S. Cooper by calling their office at 410-955-9270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David S. Cooper a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David S. Cooper is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David S. Cooper specialize in?
While Dr. David S. Cooper is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Graves Disease, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. David S. Cooper participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David S. Cooper has published 81 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. David S. Cooper's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David S. Cooper accept my insurance?
Dr. David S. Cooper accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-9270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Cooper isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Cooper isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Cooper isDistinguished. Learn about Graves Disease.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Cooper isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Cooper isDistinguished. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Cooper isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Cooper isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Advanced
- HypothyroidismDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Thyroid DysgenesisDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Dysgenesis.
- Thyroid StormDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- HypercalcemiaDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoporosisDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Silent ThyroiditisDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Silent Thyroiditis.
- Thyroid Eye DiseaseDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Eye Disease.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Toxic Nodular GoiterDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Toxic Nodular Goiter.

