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Matthew Cooper, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Lake Elmo, MN

MatthewCooperMDMBA FACS FCAMA

Thoracic Surgery Lake Elmo, MN

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Principal/CEO, Peak Cardiovascular VP Medical Affairs, Corporate Health, & Safety - 3M Health Care (formerly)

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Summary

  • Dr. Cooper served as VP Medical Affairs, Corporate Health, & Safety for 3M Health Care; previously he was Chief Medical Officer Medical Solutions & Global Director of Safety. He is a Diplomat of the American Boards of Thoracic Surgery and Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Aerospace Medical Association, and the Civil Aviation Medical Association. He is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, New York University School of Medicine, and Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University. In addition to Residencies and Chief Residencies in General Surgery (New York University Medical Center, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics) and Thoracic Surgery (Columbia University), he completed a Medical Staff Fellowship in the Surgery Branch of the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute of the NIH and a Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation at The Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, UK. He has also studied Health Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and Comprehensive Medical Simulation, both at Harvard University.

    Dr. Cooper’s research has included pioneering methods of immunosuppression for primate cardiac xenograft transplantation. His work in Med Tech has been consistently remarkable for innovative out of the box thinking, varied and deep expertise, and a resilient and indefatigable drive for mission success. He combines a vision and strategic insight to reach an enhanced future with design of the tactics to get there. This is achieved on a foundation of healthy critical team performance and process agility.

    Dr. Cooper is also expert in Aviation Physiology, and a Special Consultant to the Federal Air Surgeon. He is a commercial pilot, flight instructor, and aerobatic and formation air show performer. He has been a leader in the application of aviation-based safety culture to health care and consults regarding safe travel of civilians in space.

Education & Training

  • Oklahoma State University
    Oklahoma State UniversityMBA, 2010 - 2013
  • Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street
    Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond StreetPediatric Cardiac Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989 - 1991
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1989
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterResidency, Research, 1985 - 1987
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1984 - 1985
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1983 - 1984
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • Franklin and Marshall College
    Franklin and Marshall CollegeB.A., Mathematics and Biology, Magna cum laude, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nominee to the International Scholar Laureate Program Oklahoma State University, 2013
  • Bloomsbury Honor Society Oklahoma State University, 2013
  • Golden Key International Honor Society Oklahoma State University, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Over the Next Hill Inaugural Arom Lecture (Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Washington, DC)  
    Emery RW, Cooper MM, Joyce DL, Innovations, 5/1/2012
  • Evaluation of a preoperative checklist and team briefing among surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to reduce failures in communication Letter to the Editor  
    Cooper MM, The Archives of Surgery, 10/1/2008
  • Pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect with coronary artery to pulmonary artery fistula: case report and review of the literature  
    Solowiejczyk D, Cooper MM, Barst R, Quaegebeur JM, Gersony W, Pediatr Cardiol, 1/1/1995
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Anterior axillary incision for subpectoral defibrillator implantation in 60 consecutive patients.
    Kass RM, Ahern TS, Cooper MM, Raissi S, Swerdlow CD, The North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, 16th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 5/3/1995
  • Anterior axillary incision for subpectoral defibrillator implantation in 60 consecutive patients.
    Kass RM, Ahern TS, Cooper MM, Raissi S, Swerdlow CD, Pace, 1/1/1995
  • Prosthetic valve replacement in infants and children.
    Cooper MM, Elliott MJ, de Leval MR, Stark J, XVIIIth European Alpine Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Meeting, Val D'Isere, France, 3/23/1992
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Lectures

  • HealthEast Care System Cardiovascular Research Capabilities, Experience, Expertise. 
    St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul MN - 7/27/2012
  • Robotic Lobectomy in the Treatment of Lung Cancer. 
    St. John’s Hospital, HealthEast Care System, Maplewood, MN - 7/9/2012
  • Mechanical Circulatory Assistance. 
    St. Joseph’s Hospital, HealthEast Care System, St. Paul, MN - 4/4/2012
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Other

  • Finding F.O.D. Never Again. 
    Cooper MM, AOPA Pilot
    3/1/2009
  • Deep vein thrombosis. 
    Cooper MM, KLAS TV, Channel 8
    3/8/2007
  • Sterile Cockpit: What pilots and doctors can teach each other. The Pulse. 
    Cooper MM, LifeWings Partners LLC
    http://www.SaferPatients.com
    9/1/2006
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