H. John Cooper, MD
H. John Cooper, MD
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors

H. John Cooper, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstruction, more

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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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155 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
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ColumbiaDoctors - 590 5th Avenue

590 5th Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10036
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  • AETNA
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AgeWell
  • Amida Care
  • CIGNA
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Quality Health Management
  • RiverSpring
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • WellCare
  • Workers Compensation
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

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About H. John Cooper, MD

Dr. John Cooper is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery, with a focus on primary and revision hip and knee joint replacement, hip preservation surgery, and hip and knee arthroscopy. He is skilled in minimally invasive total joint arthroplasty, including anterior approach hip replacement, as well as advanced techniques in managing complications of failed or painful hip and knee replacements.


Dr. Cooper has published numerous articles and book chapters on clinical outcomes and complications of hip and knee replacements. Topics include: diagnosis and management of periprosthetic joint infection, implant loosening, bearing surface wear and osteolysis as well as periprosthetic fractures. He is considered an expert on corrosion at modular junctions in total hip arthroplasty and the body's reaction to metal wear debris. He has been an invited speaker on these and other topics at national and international orthopedic meetings.


Originally from South Carolina, Dr. Cooper graduated summa cum laude from Duke University with a degree in mechanical engineering and materials science and a second major in biological anthropology and anatomy. He completed his medical education in New York at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and his orthopedic residency at Lenox Hill Hospital.


Dr. Cooper completed his fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the renowned Rush University Medical Center / DuPage Hospital combined program in Chicago.


Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Expertise

  • Adult Hip Arthritis

  • Anterior Approach Hip Replacement

  • Arthroscopic Hip Surgery

  • Hip Disorders

  • Hip Fracture

  • Hip Pain

  • Hip Problem

  • Hip Reconstruction

  • Hip Replacement

  • Hip Resurfacing

  • Joint Reconstruction Surgery

  • Joint Replacement

  • Knee Arthritis

  • Knee Arthroplasty

  • Knee Disorders

  • Knee Pain

  • Knee Reconstruction

  • Knee Replacement

  • Ligament Sparing Knee Replacement

  • Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

  • Reconstructive Joint Surgery

  • Revision of Joint Replacement

  • Total Hip Revision

  • Total Joint Reconstruction

  • Total Joint Replacement

  • Unicondylar Knee Replacement

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Education

  • Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center

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Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Education

  • Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center

Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery