Dr. Andrew Cooper
Andrew D. Cooper, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine,
Knee and Shoulder Surgery
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Andrew Cooper moved back to Salt Lake City in 2005 after completing a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee and Shoulder Surgery at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver Colorado. While in fellowship Dr. Cooper was involved with the care of high school, collegiate and professional athletes including the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. Currently he is the head team physician for the ReAL Salt Lake MLS soccer team, the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League, and Westminster College. Dr. Cooper is also the Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center of Utah and the Solitude ski patrol and Medical Clinic. In addition he has worked closely with Ballet West, US Ski and Snowboard teams, US Soccer U-17 national team and US Rugby.
Dr. Cooper grew up in Salt Lake City graduating from Skyline High School and receiving a BS in Biology at the University of Utah. After college he attended the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC graduating in the top of his class and earning multiple academic scholarships and awards including membership in AOA. He then completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver, CO.
While in residency and fellowship, Dr. Cooper was active in research including arthroscopic treatment for degenerative knee disorders, arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears, postoperative pain management following ACL reconstruction and a new technique for the treatment of shoulder separations and AC reconstruction. Today, he continues to pursue research interest in sports medicine and arthroscopic techniques.
When not treating athletes and spending time with his family, Dr. Cooper has competed in over 50 triathlons including 6 Ironmans, multiple marathons qualifying for Boston in 2001 and 2008. He is also an avid outdoorsman enjoying skiing, hunting, fishing, and backpacking in the remote wilderness.
