Dr Michelle Cooper

Dr Michelle Cooper is a highly skilled general surgeon with a wealth of experience in colorectal and endocrine surgery. She is passionate about delivering the best possible surgical and non-surgical management for her patients. Her particular focus is on minimally invasive surgery, which allows for shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times.

After completing a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery with honours at the University of Sydney, Michelle went on to complete the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons General Surgery training program in Queensland. She then became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, specialising in general surgery. Michelle's expertise in colorectal surgery was further honed through a fellowship in this area.

Currently, Michelle is employed as a staff specialist general surgeon at Gold Coast University Hospital. She is also the clinical lead for the Acute Surgical Unit, which manages emergency general surgery cases. Her commitment to teaching and training means that she is regularly involved in educating medical students, junior doctors and surgical trainees in both general and endoscopic surgery.

Michelle is also an avid researcher, with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery. Her work has been published in international journals and presented at conferences around the world. As a senior lecturer at Griffith University, Michelle is also currently completing her Masters degree, which focuses on regional block anaesthesia for minimally invasive surgery.

As a consultant surgeon with admitting rights at Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospitals, Michelle's expertise is widely recognised and valued by the medical community. With her passionate commitment to delivering the highest quality care to her patients and her dedication to teaching and research, Michelle is a true asset to the field of general surgery.