Ellen Cooper, MD, FACS

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Provider Locations

Tahoe Forest MultiSpecialty Clinics, Surgery

2nd Floor of the Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center
10121 Pine Ave.
Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: (530) 587-7698

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• Education: University of Rochester
• Residency: University of Washington Medical School
• Board Certification: American Board of General Surgery

Profile

Dr. Cooper was recently elected as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Her special interests are spending time in the outdoors with her family, skiing and knitting. She came to Truckee in 2011.

Patient Satisfaction Survey

Overall Satisfaction 4.9 out of 5 92 Ratings 19 Comments

Patient Ratings & Comments

Question breakdown

4.9Provider showed concern

4.9Provider explained things clearly

4.9Provider included you in decisions

4.9Provider discussed treatment options

4.9Likelihood of recommending this provider

Excellent communication. She also picks up on if you don't clearly understand. Plenty of time for questions
April 30, 2025
All very good
April 28, 2025
Great experience.
April 26, 2025
Dr. Cooper was moving at warp speed and did my procedure quickly and competently but was personable, concerned, and easy to talk to.
March 30, 2025
Dr. Cooper was an excellent listener. She pointed out potential risks and gave me peace of mind regarding my situation and future decisions. She was very frank, professional and supportive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Cooper to anyone.
March 28, 2025
Very good ! Great explanation of my diagnosis and potential treatment.
March 26, 2025
Good
March 22, 2025
I really appreciated Dr. Cooper's explanation of my diagnosis and care options.
March 12, 2025
I liked Dr. Cooper very much and I'm confident having her do my surgery.
March 8, 2025
Love Dr. Cooper ! She is very direct and positive.
February 16, 2025
She was extremely thorough and gave me a high degree of confidence
August 26, 2024
Great
May 15, 2024
Dr Cooper made me feel at ease about my diagnosis.
April 25, 2024
Dr Cooper was fantastic. Thank you!
April 7, 2024
Dr Cooper and her physicians assistant were both very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable. They were complementary in working together. Solved questions as a team.
February 5, 2024
All experiences with Dr. Cooper have been excellent. She is a wonderful addition to the staff of Tahoe Forest Hospital. I value her professionalism and friendship.
November 20, 2023
Again all great and professional
September 10, 2023
I felt like a person not just another appointment when talking with Dr Cooper. She has wonderful caring concerns about my health.
July 21, 2023
Listened and felt included and plan
June 26, 2023