As a thoracic surgeon in Tennessee, Dr. Mark Cooper is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Mark H. Cooper is accepting new patients at this office.
(877) 896-7807
2001 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
Dr. Mark Cooper graduated from Other in 1989.
Dr. Cooper has two offices in Tennessee where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, General Surgery and Pulmonology.
Dr. Cooper works with two doctors including Dr. Nathaniel Adkins and Dr. James Kitchen.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Cooper may see patients in Tennessee for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Cooper specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Cooper may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
Critical care specialists like Dr. Cooper provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Cooper may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
As a general surgeon in Tennessee, Dr. Cooper performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Cooper may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Cooper may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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MD • 1989
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Cooper, but only those who participate in Medicare.