Benjamin Cooper, M.D.

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Dr Benjamin Cooper
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Patient Ratings
4.9 of 5 stars from 84 reviews
 
Here's What Patients Say About Us
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    Dr. Cooper is a Wonderful Doctor. He took me on after another doctor messed up on two other surgeries. Thanks to Dr. Cooper, I'm healed.

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    Mary O.
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    Couldn't Be Happier

    I couldn't be any happier with picking Dr. Cooper for my abdominoplasty surgery. This doctor is amazing. He listens, answers everything, explains so I understand and is friendly. He truly is good at what he does and takes pride in his work. Im at the end of recovery right now and feel and look am...

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Dr.  Cooper’s practice is focused on the restoration of both form and function. He tries to achieve this in Reconstructive, Cosmetic and Hand Procedures. Dr. Cooper prioritizes detailed pre-operative education and personalized post -operative support to help ensure a smooth recovery

Dr. Cooper, At A Glance

  • Board-certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
  • Fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery
  • Delaware Today Top Doctor 2011,  2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025


Specialties

My Locations
Middletown DOS office building
Middletown
Newark Metro
Newark Metro
North Wilmington
North Wilmington
 
Dr. Cooper's Approach to Care

Specialty Focus

Dr. Benjamin Cooper is a Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with extensive training and decades of experience in both cosmetic and restorative procedures. He is committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care, helping patients achieve both functional improvement and aesthetic results through a comprehensive approach to treatment.

  • Primary Specialty: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Hand surgery
  • Focus Areas: Aesthetic (cosmetic), reconstructive surgery , hand surgery, and wound care 
  • Patients Treated: Adults seeking cosmetic enhancement or reconstructive care 

Conditions Treated: Cosmetic concerns, breast conditions, traumatic injuries, acute and chronic wounds, and hand disorders

Advanced Techniques / Approach to Care 

Dr.  Cooper’s care philosophy creates individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s specific need to restore a patient’s wholeness and confidence. He feels that his role is to be a technical guide who helps navigate the patient through their consultation, surgery and recovery.


Why Patients Choose Dr. Cooper

  • Fellowship-trained and Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Personalized care plans
  • Advanced surgical techniques
  • Collaborative care approach

Conditions Treated

Common Diagnoses Treated:

  • Macromastia (Large Breasts) and Gynecomastia
  • Loose and sagging skin
  • Open, Nonhealing Wounds 
  • Skin Cancers, Lipomas and Moles
  • Post Traumatic Deformities
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Fingers and Ganglion Cysts

Procedures Performed

  • Removal of Skin Cancers, Moles and Lipomas
  • Wound Care 
  • Breast Reduction
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Liposuction
  • Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift 
  • Reconstructive Surgery 

Education

Dr. Cooper earned his BS in Biology at Lehigh University. He obtained his Medical Degree at the Wayne State School of Medicine, in Detroit Michigan. He then trained in General Surgery at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and was previously Boarded in General Surgery. A three year Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was then completed at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City, followed by a Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of South Florida.

  • Fellowship – University of South Florida
  • Residency – Mount Sinai School of Medicine
  • Medical school – Wayne State School of Medicine
  • Undergraduate – Lehigh University
Certifications

Board Certifications:

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Memberships:

  • American Society of Plastic Surgery
  • Medical Society of Delaware
Personal Interests

Dr. Cooper currently lives in Wilmington with his wife.  He enjoys seeing his children,  reading, skiing and the beach.

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