Dr Shannon Cooper
B .Psych (Hons), MBBS (Hons), MSurg (Trauma), GradCert (Breast), FRACS
17 years of experience
Hamilton South, 2303
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5 connections in healthcare
17 years of experience
Hamilton South, 2303
(+6 more)
5 connections in healthcare
About Dr Shannon Cooper
Dr. Shannon Cooper is a General Surgeon at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, specialising in the management of a variety of benign and malignant breast conditions. He offers a comprehensive range of oncoplastic breast surgical procedures, including breast-conserving surgery, therapeutic mammoplasty, and breast reconstruction surgery. As a full member of BreastSurg ANZ, Dr. Cooper is dedicated to providing advanced and tailored care for his patients. Additionally, he manages melanoma and various general surgical conditions and is a GESA-certified endoscopist, offering expertise in upper and lower endoscopy.
After completing his general surgical training, Dr. Cooper pursued subspecialty training in breast surgery, completing an accredited two-year fellowship with BreastSurgANZ. He further honed his skills during a fellowship in oncoplastic reconstructive breast surgery and melanoma surgery at the Calvary Mater Hospital in Newcastle.
Dr. Cooper operates regularly at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, where he also provides on-call surgical support for patients presenting to the Emergency Department. His clinical interests include breast-conserving surgery, therapeutic mammoplasty, breast reconstruction, melanoma surgery, management of biliary colic, hernias, and the treatment of skin lesions.
Subspecialties
- Breast Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
AHPRA
No. MED0001197110
Education
University of Sydney
Medicine
Graduated 2009
Qualifications
B .Psych (Hons), MBBS (Hons), MSurg (Trauma), GradCert (Breast), FRACS
Languages spoken
- English
Locations
Newcastle Surgical Group
107 Stewart Avenue, Hamilton South, Australia, 2303
Lake Macquarie Private Hospital
3 Sydney St, Gateshead, Australia, 2290
Lingard Private Hospital
23 Merewether Street, Merewether, Australia, 2291
Maitland Private Hospital
173 Chisholm Road, East Maitland, Australia, 2323
Belmont Hospital
16 Croudace Bay Road, Belmont, Australia, 2280
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital
20 Edith St, Waratah, Australia, 2298
Newcastle Endoscopy Centre
Suite 15 20-22 Smith Street, Charlestown, Australia, 2290
Reviews
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Dr Shannon Cooper is professional and provides clear explanations for patients. Patients view him as a skilled surgeon with a caring, thorough, and understanding approach. He offers reassurance, simplifying complex situations in procedures like breast cancer treatment and appendicectomy. His expertise covers colonoscopy and excision of lymph nodes.
Clear explanations of my procedure and pleasant experience
Dr Cooper and the nurse explained everything clearly and were happy to clarify if needed. My surgery was excellent - Dr Cooper is a very skilled surgeon.
Dr Cooper is excellent at explaining the when, why & how of my treatment, and answering my questions. I am thankful for how kind and professional Dr Cooper is. I felt confident about my surgical procedure and what to expect in my recovery. He has made going through breast cancer less daunting for me and my family.
Dr Cooper was thorough and understanding. He made me feel comfortable and valued. I would happily see him again
Everything that was explained in the first visit happened in the op and the follow up was very clear as to what was going to happen
I could not ask for a more professional down to earth Doctor.He explained every aspect of my surgery in terms that I understood.
FAQ
What are Dr Shannon Cooper's reviews like?
Dr Shannon Cooper's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 26 reviews.
What languages does Dr Shannon Cooper speak?
Dr Shannon Cooper speaks English
Where is Dr Shannon Cooper located?
Dr Shannon Cooper primarily practices at Newcastle Surgical Group, located at 107 Stewart Avenue, Hamilton South, Australia, 2303
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