Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About David Stephen Cooper
Professional Titles
- Director, Thyroid Clinic
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
David S. Cooper, MD, MACP is a graduate of the Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his endocrinology training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He is currently Professor of Medicine and Radiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Professor of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is one of the editors of the iconic textbook on thyroid disease, Werner and Ingbar’s The Thyroid, and he co-edits two other textbooks: Medical Management of Thyroid Disease and Thyroid Cancer. He is also the co-author of a book for patients with thyroid disease entitled Your Thyroid: A Home Reference. He is the past Chair of the Subspecialty Board for Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an Editor-in-Chief for Endocrinology at Up-to-Date, and he has served as the Chair of the Endocrine Society’s annual Board Review Course. Dr. Cooper was the Chair of the American Thyroid Association’s (ATA) 2006 and 2009 task forces that first drafted clinical practice guidelines for the management of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. He also served on ATA sponsored task forces that promulgated guidelines for the management of hypothyroidism and for the management of hyperthyroidism. He is the past Treasurer and past President of the ATA, and the recipient of the ATA’s Distinguished Service Award, its Paul Starr Award, and the Lewis Braverman Lectureship Award. He is also the recipient of the Distinction in Endocrinology Award given by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, as well as the Endocrine Society’s Outstanding Scholarly Physician Laureate Award and the Outstanding Educator Laureate Award.
Centers and Institutes
Lab Website
David Cooper Lab
- Research in the David S. Cooper Lab focuses primarily on hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. Topics of recent published studies include the NTCTCS staging systems for differentiated thyroid cancer, radioiodine remnant ablation in low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer, and the link between race/ethnicity and the prevalence of thyrotoxicosis in young Americans.
Honors
- Best Doctors in America, 2007-2021
- Best Doctors in Baltimore, Baltimore Magazine, 1/1/21
- Outstanding Scholarly Physician, The Endocrine Society, 6/1/16
- Paul Starr Award, American Thyroid Association, 9/1/11
- Recipient of the Distinction in Clinical Endocrinology Award, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 1/1/09
- Selected by Baltimore Magazine as one of the best doctors in Baltimore, 1/1/08
- Listed in Best Doctors in America, 1/1/07
- Samuel P. Asper Award for Excellence in the Practice of Internal Medicine, American College of Physicians, Maryland Chapter, 1/1/06
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-9270
- fax: 410-367-2042
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2500, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2297
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-9270
- fax: 410-367-2042
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, 1978
- Residency: Barnes-Jewish Health, 1976
- Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine, MD, 1973
Board Certifications
- Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1979
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1976
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
4.8 out of 5
65 ratings, 40 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 12/4/2025
Dr. Cooper has been amazing. I have seen him for 10+ years, starting with an autoimmune disease through Thyroid cancer diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. He has been phenomenal. He is extremely compassionate, but also direct. He explains things well, listens to my concerns, and communicative. He is extremely easy to reach directly through MyChart, with rarely more than 24 hour response time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. Cooper is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Cooper is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr Cooper is an extremely competent and attentive doctor in whom I have the utmost confidence. He cares about my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Excellent, knowledgeable physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Very professional and easy to talk comfortably with about, for the reason for the consultation. Did not rush the exam and explained thoroughly his diagnosis. Asked if there any questions several times wanting to make sure that I understood about my thyroid issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Cooper is a great doctor and provided excellent service.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Abrupt, not pleasant, cold.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr.Cooper explains everything well and feel comfortable asking questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Cooper was very kind and polite. He was very thorough with explaining everything to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr Cooper spent enough time to explain all my questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
I've been seeing Dr Cooper for a few years and always enjoy my visit with him. Keeps me healthy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr Cooper was extremely knowledgeable and took time to explain results of exam and next steps . He also responded promptly to me regarding test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Cooper is an outstanding healer. He embodies the highest attributes of a great physician. He has expert knowledge, excellent clinical skills and a wonderful way of communicating with patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Cooper is very professional and caring, explained things thoroughly during my visit and continued constant communications vis email on my chart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. David Cooper listens carefully to everything I say, and answers all my questions. He is professional, knowledgeable, kind, considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
My provider is very knowledgeable, easy to talk with as well as communicate with and gives me excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Cooper is the best, wouldn't want to see anyone else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
He listened to me and responded to all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
He was so kind and so dedicated. He listened to me carefully all the time, he rechecked again all my results from OSH to make sure that my all diagnoses were right so he can move forward from that point. I know that I am in perfect hands. He is an extraordinary clinician. Thank you again Dr Cooper!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Easy to discuss my ongoing situation.Seems to work with other MDs at JHU for knowledgeable , comprehensive care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr Cooper is the best out there, I am lucky to be his patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. David Cooper is my best-ever endocrinologist. He bravely took me off thyroid hormone replacement therapy after 31 years--when a previous, outstanding Hopkins doctor started me on it. (That judgement in 1989 saved me from a thyroidectomy.) Dr. Cooper's judgment in 2020 was proven correct 100%. After that epochal change five years ago, during the pandemic, I wanted to meet him personally. He exceeded expectations in person. He stated that my thyroid condition is well-stabilized, and he even showed me the image of my thyroid on the imaging machine in real time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr Cooper provided very detailed explanations related to my condition and took time for clarify some of the Issues I was uncertain about. I was also pleased that he ordered an additional test before determining a disgnosis. Dr Cooper makes me feel that patients and their health are important to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Very interested in my test results.When I got home results on paper were waiting for next appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
I am being followed longitudinally after treatment for thyroid cancer. Dr. Cooper is the best doctor to do this based on the length of his experience and specialization in this field of medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr.David Cooper was through with explaining my diagnosis well and listened attentively to all questions.Excellent care and put our mind at ease with the plan of care.Dr.Cooper is a great asset to JHH Green Spring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
I would highly recommend Dr. Cooper.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Care team was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr Cooper is a wonderful doctor who cares so much for his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Cooper is one of rare doctors who have a great sense of humor, the ability to explain clearly what he expects of me as a patient, is aware of my health issue and able to allay any fears I may have. He is a warm, amusing and excellent doctor and I'm extremely grateful that he is MY doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Cooper has excellent bedside manner! He is really nice and listens and seems to really care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Excellent with patient education. Provider also listened thoughtfully. Very kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
The doctor was knowledgeable, respectful and kind. I felt heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr. Cooper is thorough, competent and understanding. I appreciate him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Cooper knows a great deal of knowledge about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Cooper is a superb, no-nonsense specialist. He is thorough, listens and is confident and expert, without ever dismissing a patient's concerns. I feel lucky to have had a consult with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Cooper was incredibly kind.