William A. Cooper, M.D.

Biography

Dr. Cooper published "Heart Attack: Truth, Tragedy, Triumph" in 2016, has given 27 scientific presentations, and authored or coauthored 34 journal articles.

Area of Interest

My interests include aortic surgery, minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery, structural heart disease, and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.

Teaching and Professional Positions

• 2019-2020
• Cooper and Company Consulting, Independent Contract Physician
• Prime Health Services Group, Independent Contract Physician
• Medical Staff Physician
• Bon Secours Health, Portsmouth, Virginia
• Coliseum Medical Center, Macon, Georgia
• Memorial Health University Health System, Savannah, Georgia
• Redmond Regional Medical Center, Rome, Georgia
• 2013-2019
• WellStar Health System, Marietta, Georgia, Cardiovascular Surgery Medical Director
• 2001-2013
• Emory University, Atlanta, Associate Professor of Surgery

Professional Memberships

• American College of Cardiology: Fellow
• American College of Surgeons: Fellow
• Association of Black Cardiothoracic Surgeons: Secretary
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Honors, Awards etc.

• 2019: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award
• 2015: Georgia Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award Physician of the Year
• 2009: Society of Thoracic Surgeons/National Quality Forum 3 Star Rating for Quality and Outcomes
• 2008 and 2009: Top 10 Percentile for 19/21 Society of Thoracic Surgeons/National Quality Forum Outcomes Measures
• 2008 Georgia Hospital Association Award for Quality Improvement: Crawford Long Hospital Sternal Wound Infection Project
• 2008: Wellstar Health Systems Patient Safety Champion
• 2007: American Heart Association Recognition Award for Public Service
• 2006-2009: Emory Healthcare Patient Satisfaction Award: Top Press Ganey Kennestone Cardiothoracic Surgery
• 2006: Wellstar Cardiac Services 5 Star Rating
• 2000-2001: Emory University Chief Resident of Cardiothoracic Surgery
• 1992: University of Missouri Chancellor's Scholar
• 1991: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• 1990: Mortar Board National Honor Society
• Military
• Dr. Cooper has served the military since 1985, and he is a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps. He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve.
• Honors:
• Army Service Ribbon
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Medal
• Iraq and Afghan Campaign Medals
• Army Commendation Medal