Dr. Wantzy Cooper, DO
Emergency Physician
726 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas NV, 89104About
Dr. Wantzy Cooper is a general vascular surgeon, certified wound specialist, practicing in Needles CA, Bullhead City, AZ. Las Vegas In NV. Dr. Cooper specializes in vascular surgery and general surgery with abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. Dr Cooper able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Cooper provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to her knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific DO 0
University of California Irvin Biological Science 1992
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Billet Health/VA Health Care Group 1996 - Present
- Secretory of Treasury Colorado River Medical Center 2020 - 2021
Awards
- Dr Alex Rene Memorial Scholarship Award 1996 Dean of COMP
- Intern of The Year 1997 Dr Gerald Teplitz - Director of the Penindula Hospital
Professional Memberships
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeon
- Osteopathic Medical Board. Of California Physician and Surgeon
- Arizona Medical Board Vascular Surgery and Physician
- Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine Physician
- American Medical Association
- Critical Limb Ischemia Society
- Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
Fellowships
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
- University of Alabama Medical Center Vascular Surgery
- Ohio University Endovascular Surgery
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- New Jersey Buddhist Culture Center
Teaching and speaking
- Teaching Medical Student in Advance a surgical CenterSpeaking in Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Surgeon 2011: What Vascular surgeon need to know about the Anticoagulant and Herbs
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Wantzy Cooper, who serves patients in San Jose, California.
Dr. Cooper is a vascular surgeon and wound care specialist at Advanced Surgical Associates (ASA) in San Jose, California. She has been in practice for over 20 years.
Advanced Surgical Associates offers minimally invasive surgery services including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, breast surgery, laparoscopic procedures, ENT and general surgery. Each highly experienced individual in their staff helps patients get through their surgical procedures quickly and with minimal stress. They recognize that each of their visitors and patients has unique qualities. Their goal is to work with each as a respected partner in the healing encounter.
Back in the early days of her academic career, Dr. Cooper received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. She completed her internship at the Peninsula Hospital Center, and her residency in general surgery at the St. Barnabas Hospital.
Subsequently, she went on to complete her fellowship in cardiothoracic vascular surgery at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, her fellowship in vascular surgery at the University of Alabama Medical Center, and her fellowship in endovascular surgery at Ohio University.
Prior to joining Advanced Surgical Associates, Dr. Cooper worked as a vascular surgeon at Western Arizona Medical Center in Fort Mohave, Arizona.
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.
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