Biography

Dr. Benjamin Cooper is board certified in diagnostic radiology. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY. Dr. Cooper began his studies at Yeshiva College of Yeshiva University in New York, NY where he earned his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences. He completed residencies at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ, SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. He also completed a fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Cooper has a particular interest in trauma and emergency medicine. He was inspired to pursue a career in medicine when he was in high school volunteering for a local rescue squad as an EMT in training. Through this experience, he saw first-hand the impact the medical team has on a patient’s care and knew he wanted to make a difference, too. What he loves most about his job as a radiologist is utilizing the latest technologies to help identify why a patient is symptomatic and advising other health care professionals about which exams or protocols are best suited in a specific challenging case.

In his spare time, Dr. Cooper enjoys long-distance running, martial arts, bicycling, sailing, and scuba diving. He also spends time volunteering for a community security service in his neighborhood at houses of worship.

Education

MD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
BS
Yeshiva College, Biological Sciences
New York City, NY

Board Certifications

  • Medical Imaging (Radiology)
  • Diagnostic Radiology

Fellowships

  • Maimonides Medical Center
    Brooklyn, NY

Residencies

  • Hackensack University Medical Center
    Hackensack, NJ
  • SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Montefiore Medical Center
    Bronx, NY

Hospital Affiliations

    Sees Patients Here
  • Ellis Hospital
    Schenectady, NY
  • Columbia Memorial Hospital
    Hudson, NY
  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany, NY