Overview
Dr. Cooper's expertise includes general, laparoscopic, robotic and endocrine surgery. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona and has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish. After completing his surgical internship at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Cooper finished his general surgical training in the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency program at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. In his free time, Dr. Cooper enjoys triathlon, travel, and golf. He is a three-time IRONMAN Triathlon finisher and currently serves as the Medical Director for the IRONMAN Arizona full distance triathlon held each November in Tempe, Arizona.Dr. Cooper's care philosophy is to strive to help improve patients' quality of life using his surgical skills and compassion. Patients who come to my office can expect to receive my full attention to understand their lifestyle, treat their situation and help get them back to their regular activities.
Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia.
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Locations
485 S Dobson Road, Suite 201, Chandler, AZ 85224
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Cooper
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Cooper?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Cooper by calling their office at 480-728-4700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Cooper a top-rated expert for Gallstones?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Cooper is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallstones, 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. James Cooper specialize in?
While Dr. James Cooper is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James Cooper accept my insurance?
Dr. James Cooper accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-728-4700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- CholecystitisDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Cooper isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
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- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- NecrosisDr. Cooper isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.