Dr. Daniel Cooperman

Biography

Daniel Cooperman, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of children with developmental and congenital conditions such as cerebral palsy, foot problems, and dislocated hips. He addresses common childhood issues like in-toeing and Perthes disease, a rare condition affecting the hip joint in children. With extensive experience in treating trauma cases among children, Dr. Cooperman uses innovative techniques aimed at helping children recover quickly and improve their quality of life. For instance, he has developed a system to assess bone maturity using existing spinal X-rays, which minimizes radiation exposure and reduces costs. He is a professor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the Yale School of Medicine and collaborates with faculty and students to develop new medical devices that can benefit patients. Dr. Cooperman earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Medical School and completed further training through a fellowship at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, focusing on childhood hip disorders, alongside his pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at Newington Children's Hospital in Connecticut.

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