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
Affiliated with
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.
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
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 110
Allentown, PA 18103-6224
United States
Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
- Ankle Disorders
- Ankle Fracture
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Arthritis
- Bone Graft
- Bone Spur
- Bones and Joints
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Dislocations
- Elbow Injury
- Foot and Ankle Disorders
- Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder
- Ankle Disorders
- Ankle Fracture
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
- Arthritis
- Bone Graft
- Bone Spur
- Bones and Joints
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Dislocations
- Elbow Injury
- Foot and Ankle Disorders
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Fracture
- Ganglion Cyst
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Hand Injuries
- Hand Osteoarthritis
- Hip Dislocation
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pain
- Injuries
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Injury
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
- Limb Pain
- MCL Injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Sports Related Injury
- Sprains and Strains
- Stress Fractures
- Tendonitis (Achilles Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow, Trigger Finger, De Quervain's)
- Upper Extremity Injuries
- Wrist Fracture
Services Offered
- Amputation
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopy of Knee
- Arthroscopy of Shoulder
- Bracing
- Bursa Injection
- Closed Reduction And Manipulation
- Cortisone Injection
- Dislocations
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Excision of Radius or Ulna
- Foreign Body Removal
- General Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Hyaluronic Acid Injection
- Amputation
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopy of Knee
- Arthroscopy of Shoulder
- Bracing
- Bursa Injection
- Closed Reduction And Manipulation
- Cortisone Injection
- Dislocations
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Excision of Radius or Ulna
- Foreign Body Removal
- General Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Hyaluronic Acid Injection
- Injection of Tendon
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Joint Replacement
- Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Injection
- Knee Surgery
- Laceration Repair
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Orthopedics
- Partial or Complete Resection of Bone
- Removal of Bone and Soft Tissue
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Second Opinion for Surgery
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Splinting
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Performance Program
- Sports Physical Exam
- Steroid Injection
- Surgery
- Surgery For De Quervain Tenosynovitis
- Suture/Staple Removal
- Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Trigger Finger Surgery
- X-ray
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