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National Doctors’ Day is a special occasion to express gratitude and appreciation to our dedicated physicians at Cooper. Their commitment to our patients, colleagues, and broader community is the foundation of Cooper’s strength and success.

At Cooper, our physicians are more than medical experts—they are mentors, researchers, advocates, and community leaders. Whether they are performing life-saving surgeries, leading groundbreaking clinical trials, or providing care to our most vulnerable neighbors, their unwavering commitment to our mission—to serve, to heal, and to educate—is felt in every corner of our organization.

This year, we were overwhelmed by the outpouring of heartfelt tributes from patients, families, and colleagues who took the time to say “thank you” to their favorite Cooper doctors. From notes of gratitude for expert care during a critical illness to stories of emotional support during life’s most difficult moments, these messages remind us just how deeply our physicians touch the lives of those they serve.

We’re also incredibly grateful to everyone who chose to honor their favorite Cooper physician with a gift to The Cooper Foundation. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $6,134—funds that will help support advanced training, innovative technologies, programs, and research initiatives that keep Cooper at the forefront of care.

To our Cooper doctors: thank you. Your tireless commitment to serving, healing, and educating is what makes Cooper a place of hope and healing for so many. On Doctors’ Day and every day, we celebrate you.

Interested in hearing from some of our Cooper doctors or grateful patients? Check out our 2025 National Doctors’ Day page!