Our Health Care Providers

Dr. Cooper’s cardiovascular surgery practice encompasses all areas of adult cardiovascular surgery including, coronary artery bypass, heart valve repair and replacement, thoracic aortic repair, transcatheter valve replacement, and atrial fibrillation.  In addition to consistent 3 out of 3 Star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeon’s database, Dr. Cooper maintains exceptional ratings for customer satisfaction and service excellence.

He was voted the 2015 Georgia Hospital Association Physician Hero.  He has also been recognized as a Men of Influence Awardee by the Atlanta Business League, Man of the Year by the Atlanta Tribune Magazine and Extraordinary physician leader by Citizens of Healthcare.  He is a contributor to the Steve Harvey Show and has been recognized by Black Enterprise Modern Man magazine, Ebony magazine, and numerous media outlets.

Dr. Cooper is an experienced physician, surgeon, veteran, speaker, author, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in healthcare.  He has a proven track record of developing a nationally recognized high-quality cardiovascular program.  During his tenure as Medical Director the WellStar Cardiovascular Surgery program was ranked among the top 15% of heart programs in the United States having achieved a perennial 3 out of 3 Star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Consumer Reports.  The program was twice awarded the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) Gold Seal for heart valve and, heart bypass surgery and heart failure treatment excellence.   Most recently in 2019 the heart program was awarded Comprehensive Cardiac Care Center recognition by JCAHO.

In July 2019 Dr. Cooper moved on to start his own healthcare staffing and consulting company called Prime Health Services Group, LLC.  He is also Founder and Chairman of Cooper and Company Consulting.

PRIMO Health Partners was developed in 2020 to expand the practice to telemedicine.  This service will allow patients and consumers to connect with specialists, such as Dr. Cooper, through a secure online portal.

His leadership and expertise encompass a full suite of skills including human resource development, and management, strategic planning, data analysis, clinical, and fiscal oversight.  In addition to his managerial and clinical expertise, Dr. Cooper is a certified LEAN Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Dr. Cooper is a decorated Army Veteran having served over thirty-five years in the United States Army Reserve and has completed four tours of duty in support of military operations around the world, including two tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and the continental United States.

He is a visionary, focused, accountable surgeon and leader with a deep interest in healthcare transformation, quality, outcomes, and consumer education.   He is also a well-rounded clinician with national and international medical experience including healthcare systems in austere forward deployed wartime settings.

He has authored many peer reviewed articles.  In 2016 he became a published author with the release of his book:  Heart Attack:  Truth, Tragedy, Triumph, which was featured on the Steve Harvey show.