Board-Certified General Surgeon

Stanford Fellowship-Trained

Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery

Personalized Surgical Care

Welcome To The Office Of Dr. Matthew Cooper

Welcome to our practice, where Dr. Matthew Cooper, a board-certified General Surgeon, provides expert care with a focus on minimally invasive, endoscopic, and robotic surgery. A graduate of Arizona State University and the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Dr. Cooper has dedicated his career to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes.

His extensive training, including a residency at the University of Hawaii—where he served as chief resident—and a prestigious fellowship at Stanford University, has earned him numerous awards and recognition. Passionate about digestive health, he has contributed to medical literature and presented research nationwide. With a commitment to compassionate, state-of-the-art care, Dr. Cooper helps patients achieve better health through advanced surgical solutions. Outside the operating room, he enjoys the outdoors with his wife and three children.

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Start Your Journey to Better Health with Expert Surgical Care

Whether you’re dealing with a painful hernia, gallstones, recurrent diverticulitis, or a condition requiring colon surgery, Dr. Matthew Cooper provides experienced, personalized surgical care. As a board-certified general surgeon with advanced fellowship training at Stanford University, he specializes in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques.

From inguinal and umbilical hernia repair to gallbladder removal, colon cancer surgery, and removal of lipomas and other soft tissue masses, Dr. Cooper takes the time to explain your options and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Our practice proudly serves patients throughout Encinitas, Carlsbad, and North County San Diego.

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Services We Offer

Gallbladder Surgery

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Hernia Surgery

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Anti-Reflux & GERD Surgery

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Appendectomy & Acute General Surgery

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Colon Surgery

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Cancer Surgery

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Jennifer Geer
October 17, 2026
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He did surgery on my sister. He's an amazing Dr., and, oh, his bedside manor, outstanding!
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Sam Sheldon
October 12, 2026
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Simply put, Dr. Cooper was awesome. My son, age 22, needed an emergency appendectomy. Dr. Cooper performed the surgery. His bedside demeanor before and after the surgery could not have been better. We met with Dr. Cooper one week after the surgery and he was extremely patient when examining my son and answering all of his questions. I strongly recommend Dr. Cooper.
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Bonnie Miles
September 26, 2026
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Doctor Matthew Cooper was not only professional, but also did an incredible job on my gallbladder surgery. I felt safe, heard, and cared for. I am so grateful I was able to get my gallbladder taken out by someone that cared so much AND is a master of his craft. If you are looking for a good surgeon, look no further! You found him!
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CHARLENE THEISS
September 11, 2026
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Dr. Matthew Cooper is an amazing surgeon. We were so impressed with how he treated us. He takes time to talk with you and explain everything. He made sure all our questions were answered and took the time to answer them without being in a rush. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Jason O
September 5, 2026
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Dr. Cooper is just amazing!!  From his bedside manner to his medical skills to his true caring for his patients, he is tops.  Despite my unfortunate situation which brought me to Scripps Memorial, I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had Dr Cooper as my GI surgeon.  After determining the cause of my issue, he explained it and the options thoroughly, and in layman's terms, spending all the time I needed to ask questions and understand the entire situation.  He stopped by every day prior to, and after the surgery until I was discharged.  Prior to the surgery, he explained the 4 varying possible outcomes and how each would be addressed, leaving no question unanswered nor concern unaddressed. The surgery was a success and I had the best possible outcome.  Even during the outpatient follow-up appointment, Dr. Cooper spent all the time I needed to assess my recovery and answer my new questions.  Nowadays, most Dr visits seem rushed so they can fit in as many patients as possible to maximize revenue, but Dr Cooper clearly puts patients first and truly cares. Skilled, great bedside manner, caring, patient, and a really nice genuine person are just some of the adjectives I would use to describe Dr. Cooper.  I strongly recommend him.
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Philippe Cademas
September 1, 2026
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Dr. Cooper literally saved my life. While other doctors were willing to just send me home with antibiotics, D. Cooper took action and identified what was wrong with me. I wouldn’t be here today if he had not done what he did. Highly recommended! You’ll be in good hands with Dr. Cooper.
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Jessy Wexler
July 28, 2026
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Dr.Cooper and his team was amazing. They are very helpful and informative on every single question or concern I had.
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Hailey Adams
July 23, 2026
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While unlucky in needing surgery, I was lucky to be treated by Dr. Cooper and his team during my hospital stay. Dr. Cooper is a kind, caring surgeon. He explained my procedure well and answered all of my questions. His calm demeanor was very reassuring. My surgery and recovery went well. My follow up visit was easy and convenient. The staff was friendly and the office was clean and bright. I was brought back quickly and Dr. Cooper took his time answering all of my questions. I never felt rushed. I highly recommend Dr. Cooper.
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Kym Page
July 1, 2026
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Dr. Cooper is an outstanding general surgeon. He is personal caring and exceptionally talented. He took the time to explain everything before and after my surgery answering all my questions and making me feel comfortable throughout the entire process I truly appreciate his compassion, professionalism and excellent care. I highly recommend Dr. Cooper to anyone looking for a skilled and caring surgeon.
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Tom Hume
June 14, 2026
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Dr. Cooper was perfect for my needs, which in this case was a hernia operation. He was accommodating to get me in for my surgery before my son’s wedding, as the pain was becoming more acute. Surgery was a great success; I was dancing at the wedding a week later. Dr. Cooper has a terrific bedside manner. I never felt rushed and he communicated the whole process very clearly. While I hope to not need future surgeries, if I do, I will seek out Dr. Cooper.
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