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

Profile

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

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 stars out of 5 stars 4.9 out of 5 147 Ratings 42 Comments

Patient Ratings & Comments

Question breakdown

  • Rating: 4.9Provider showed concern
  • Rating: 4.9Provider explained things clearly
  • Rating: 4.9Provider included you in decisions
  • Rating: 4.9Provider discussed treatment options
  • Rating: 4.9Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr Cooper was very professional and caring
February 21, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
Loved Dr Cooper, very thorough
February 21, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr Cooper made me feel comfortable right away. Easy to talk with and a great listener. Asked my opinion and thoughts and listened carefully to me. Gave me options and pro and cons and took plenty of time. Never felt rushed. I'm very pleased with agreement on next steps.
February 11, 2026
3 stars out of 5 stars
Dr. Cooper seemed distracted.
February 4, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr. Cooper is very kind and attentive-she made me feel heard and cared for.
January 30, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr. Cooper is very professional, and answered all my questions.
January 30, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr Cooper has been very proactive in helping me find the right direction to solve my problems. Very easy to talk to. I trust her implicitly.
January 14, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
I can add that Dr. Cooper was excellent at listening and providing information.
January 12, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr Cooper is a good listener. She asks good questions. I felt like a valued patient. She discussed options on my level (not condescending). She made me feel confident that she will provide great treatment.
January 12, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
My dear Husband sees Dr. Cooper ALSO !!! :)
January 9, 2026
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr Cooper is excellent
December 17, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr Cooper is an excellent doctor and all the staff are exceptional. I feel very lucky to have access to such exceptional health care and doctors. I feel like the really care about me.
December 13, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
Could not have been happier!
December 12, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr Cooper is great!
November 12, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
I can't believe how lucky I was to be taken care of by Dr. Cooper. Truly excellent during pre-op, the operation and post op.
November 2, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr. Cooper is THE BOMB !!! So lovely and "real". Felt totally comfortable with her....PLUS, she did my breast cancer surgery 3 years ago !!! :)
October 24, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
I would very highly recommend Dr Cooper to my family, friends or anyone else. She gets it
October 17, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr. Cooper and her staff are excellent!
October 17, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
Dr. Cooper is great
September 24, 2025
5 stars out of 5 stars
Everyone very friendly and thoughtful
September 3, 2025