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Paul Cooper, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC

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Orthopaedic Surgery Washington, DC

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Georgetown University Director Georgetown Foot & Ankle Center

Overview of Dr. Cooper

Dr. Paul Cooper is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Washington, DC, who specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery. He studied at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Cooper served his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at MedStar Health/Union Memorial Hospital. His experience extends across sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, and sports medicine related to various joints, including shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Dr. Cooper is noted for his contributions to the field, authoring several publications covering diabetes-related lower limb amputations and Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy.

Education & Training

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • MedStar Health/Union Memorial Hospital
    MedStar Health/Union Memorial HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • MedStar Health/Union Memorial Hospital
    MedStar Health/Union Memorial HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 2000
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1993 - 1997
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1992 - 1994
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • World’s First All-Plastic Total Ankle Surgery Performed at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    World’s First All-Plastic Total Ankle Surgery Performed at MedStar Georgetown University HospitalSeptember 30th, 2024