Damon Cooney, MD, PhD
Breast SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Damon Cooney
Professional Titles
- Clinical Director, Face Transplant Program, Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center
- Clinical Co-Director, Penile Transplantation, Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Damon S. Cooney is an associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Cooney performs all types of general plastic surgery but specializes in microvascular reconstruction (free flaps). A particular focus of his clinical practice is improving the functional and aesthetic results of head and neck reconstruction.
He completed additional fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh to become an expert in microsurgical techniques for reconstructing the extremities, trunk, breast, and head and neck following traumatic and/or oncological defects. Dr. Cooney earned a Ph.D. from Ohio State University Department of Molecular, Cellular and Development Biology.
Dr. Cooney’s clinical and basic research focus is composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA). He is a member of the Composite Tissue Allotransplantation team at Johns Hopkins and helps conduct human hand and face transplantation trials. His laboratory work includes engineering human tissues for reconstructive purposes, nerve regeneration, microsurgical education and inducing tolerance in order to reduce or eliminate the need for systemic immunosuppression in transplantation patients.
Dr. Cooney has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in addition to being a reviewer for plastic surgery journals. He is a founding member of the American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trials Summary
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- Why are scars permanent? , Live Science (July 2024)
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Improving Surgical Management of Lymphedema, Jhon Hopkins (February 17, 2016)
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Exploring the Vanguard of Transplantation: Hand, Face and Urogenital , Jhon Hopkins (February 2016)
Research Interests
Composite tissue allotransplantation, Engineering human tissues for reconstructive purposes, Inducing tolerance in order to reduce or eliminate the need for systemic immunosuppression in transplantation patients, Microsurgical education, Nerve regeneration, Reconstructive transplantation
Research Summary
Dr. Cooney’s clinical and basic research focus is composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA). A member of the CTA team at Johns Hopkins, he helps conduct clinical trials for hand and face transplantation. Dr. Cooney’s laboratory work includes engineering human tissues for reconstructive purposes, nerve regeneration and microsurgical education. He also investigates tolerance induction, with the goal of reducing or eliminating the need for systemic immunosuppression in transplant patients.
Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Cooney+DS&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C21
PubMed - Publications
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Cooney%20DS%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=25428664
Honors
- Resident Research Prize for Ductal Carcinoma in situ in a Male - Role of Nipple Fluid, Ductal Lavage, and Endoscopy, University of Oklahoma Department of Surgery
- Sigma Xi
- Prize for Independent Scientific Research, Kenyon College
- Peer Academic Scholarship Award, American Association of Plastic Surgeons, 6/1/13
- Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 11/20/12
- Teamwork Award, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/12
- First Place Resident Research Award, 2/1/08
Memberships
- American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation, Founding Member
- American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Member
- Plastic Surgery Research Council,
Scientific Program Committee
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society for Peripheral Nerve
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-9466
- fax: 410-367-2022
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Microsurgery, 2010
- Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery, 2009
- Medical Education: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, MD, 2003
- Graduate School: The Ohio State University, Molecular, Cellular and Development Biology, PhD, 2001
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2012
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
74 ratings, 30 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
I have felt very comfortable in Dr. Cooney's care for quite a few years now. He is an expert in keloid treatment. I am grateful for the successful treatment and care that I have received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Excellent doctor and surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Knowledgeable, effective communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr COONEY is an excellent surgeon. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him. He worked very hard to make me well again and feel normal. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for a caring, compassionate surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Very professional and nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Awsome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
He's an excellent Doctor who has helped my condition improve.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr, Cooney is an excellent communicator and listener.His medical ethics are genuine and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Awesome Sauce
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
This provider knows me well, listened to my concerns, and took the time to answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Cooney and his PA are both excellent, listen to my concerns and meet my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Very knowledablec
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
He was excellent and very assuring that he could help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Cooney is an excellent physician, very informative. [staff] is also, a good and informative caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Cooney is an excellent professional. He went above and beyond my needed care .As a result he completely resolved all issues I had and restore my health immensely.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Cooney was pleasant and spent appropriate time with me to listen to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Has great knowledge of lymphedema & being very honest about end result of surgery
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
I trust my surgeon and know he is extremely competent, but he is rarely on time for appointments and often appears rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Doctor was very nice and understanding gave me great feedback
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Excellent and very caring; wish I could have seen him sooner but with his schedule it took som time to get this appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
He was amazing and listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Excellent physician. Gave me good answers to my concerns. Came up with a course of action I found helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Cooney was delightful to talk to. He was gentle with me and was very clear about the health condition I have. He explained things very well. I would highly recommend him to my friends and family!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Cooney explained me well about the procedure I took. And is very patient when I asked questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Provider was very informative, listening to my concerns, and gave me good feedback.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
He was very nice and made sure he explained everything to me and that I understood and he listened to me. He gave me the option to decide on what I wanted to do for my problem. I would definitely recommend him to family and friends 10/10
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Very nice understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
The doctor was very informative and honest about my condition