Andrew Cooperman, MDErick Stark, MDPatrick Padilla, MD

Dr. Cooperman was born in Los Angeles, but considers himself a San Diegan after obtaining both his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (1980) and Medical Doctor degree (1984) from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery in 1989 at the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan, returning…

“As a Sports Medicine Surgeon, I feel that it’s critical to support and care for the young athletes in our community. It’s gratifying to work with these youth and make a positive — and long-lasting — impact by providing a strong foundation as part of their training, recovery, and pursuit of athletic excellence.”

As an experienced physician with more than 25 years of specialization in Orthopedics, I take a interactive approach to caring for my patients. I believe the most important aspects of providing quality care are establishing a relationship with my patients and involving them in treatment plan. I believe that knowledgeable patients make the best decisions…