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Max Coppes, MD, Pediatrics, Reno, NV

MaxCoppesMDPhD, MBA

Pediatrics Reno, NV

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Director, William N Pennington Cancer Institute and Professor of Pediatrics & Internal Medicine, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1155 Mill Street
    Reno, NV 89502
    Phone+1 775-982-5954

Summary

  • Experienced academic healthcare leader, currently serving as the Director of the William N. Pennington Cancer Institute in Reno, NV. He received his medical degree from Leiden University Faculty of Medicine, his PhD from the University of Amsterdam, and his MBA from the University of Calgary. He speaks multiple languages, including Spanish, French, and Dutch.

Education & Training

  • University of Calgary School of Business
    University of Calgary School of BusinessMBA, 2010 - 2012
  • University of Amsterdam School of Medicine
    University of Amsterdam School of MedicinePhD, 1992
  • Leiden University Faculty of Medicine
    Leiden University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2005 - 2022

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Healthcare Hero Nevada Business Magazine, 2021
  • America’s Best Doctors 2005
  • Graduate Student Scholarship Alberta Learning, Government of Alberta, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pediatric ICU outcomes: does it matter whether the Children's Hospital is freestanding? (editorial)  
    Slonim AD, Coppes MJ, Critical Care Medicine, 1/1/2016
  • Cancer incidence in British Columbia expected to grow by 57% from 2012 to 2030  
    Woods R, Coppes MJ, Coldman AJ, British Columbia Medical Journal, 1/1/2015
  • The emergence of precision therapeutics: new challenges and opportunities for Canada's health leaders  
    Slater J, Shields L, Racette R, Juzwishin D, Coppes M, Healthcare Management Forum, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Molecular histological characterization of Wilms tumour using dissociable antibody arrays
    Ujack E, Chin, B, Magliocco T, Coppes MJ, Narendran A, PBC, 1/1/2005
  • Early experience with the use of anti-thymocyte globulin in pediatric patients undergoing stem cell transplantation for acute leukemia
    Lewis V, Cheema P, Desai S, Anderson R, Booth K, Coppes MJ, PBC, 1/1/2005
  • Training pediatric hematology/oncology specialists in Canada
    Coppes MJ, David M, Barnard, D, Israels SJ, Mikhael NZ, Blanchette V, PBC, 1/1/2005
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Lectures

  • Progress and Challenges in Childhood Cancer: Lessons Learned from Wilms Tumor 
    Memorial Hospital, Savannah, GA - 1/9/2016
  • An integrated population based cancer system as tool to pilot and implement change 
    London, United Kingdom - 1/2/2013
  • Tumor de Wilms y tumores renales no Wilms en ninos 
    Cusco, Peru - 1/28/2010
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Other

  • Wilms tumor. 
    Coppes MJ, Cancer News on the Net
    1/1/1999

Press Mentions

  • Thyroid health: Navigating nodules, cancer, and the importance of specialized care
    Thyroid health: Navigating nodules, cancer, and the importance of specialized careSeptember 1st, 2024
  • High altitude hazard - living with elevated skin cancer risks
    High altitude hazard - living with elevated skin cancer risksJune 15th, 2024
  • Breast cancer: what has changed?
    Breast cancer: what has changed?March 15th, 2024
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Committees

  • Member, Promotion and Tenure committee, UNR Med 2024 - Present
  • Member, Search Committee Chair of Internal Medicine, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine 2022 - 2023
  • Member, Search Committee Dean of University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine 2021 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French, Dutch