Mitchell E. Cooper, MD

Associate Chief (LVH-M), Division of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Arthroscopic surgery: knee, shoulder or ankle
  • Sports medicine injuries: general, knee, shoulder, elbow or ankle
  • Shoulder replacement

Languages spoken

  • English

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About

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.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh Valley Hospital 20th in the country for orthopedic care
Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 20th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2024-2025 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.
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Education

Undergraduate
 Tulane University-Uptown Campus, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1989

Medical School
 Temple University School Of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1993

Training

Internship 1994
 University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Residency 1995
 Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Residency 1996
 Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Residency 1997
 Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Residency 1998
 Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Fellowship 1999
 Sports Medicine, Doctors Hospital, Coral Gables, FL

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications & Clinical Trials

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