Joel Cooper, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon
Special Expertise
  • Lung Surgery
  • Transplant-Lung
  • Emphysema-Lung Volume Reduction
Admitting Hospital(s) Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Ranked #15 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Nationally Ranked in 13 Specialties
High performing in 3 Specialties
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Surgery
1971
Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
1972
Obtained Medical Degree From Harvard University
1964
Residency(ies)
Surgery
Mass Genl Hosp
Boston, MA
1965 - 1968
Thoracic Surgery
Frenchay Hosp
Bristol, England,
1968
Fellowship(s)
Research
Hammersmith Hosp
London, England,
1969
Thoracic Surgery
Mass Genl Hosp
Boston, MA
1971
Faculty Appointment
Prof
Surgery
Univ Pennsylvania
ATD

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