M. Truitt Cooper, MD

Dr. Truitt Cooper is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia, and Director for the Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship program. He also serves as the Medical Director for the ambulatory orthopaedic clinics. Dr. Cooper grew up on the east coast of Florida and attended college at Washington and Lee University. He completed his M.D. at the University of Virginia, and his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at The Ohio State University. Following residency, Dr. Cooper took subspecialty training in Foot and Ankle Surgery with Dr. Michael J. Coughlin in Boise, Idaho. After several years in Private Practice in Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Cooper made the decision to return to the University of Virginia to pursue a career in academics. He joined the faculty in 2014.

Dr. Cooper is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS). He previously served as the Vice Chair of the Physician Resource Committee and currently serves on the Annual Meeting Planning Committee. He has served as a section editor for Foot and Ankle Specialist and is currently a reviewer for Foot and Ankle International and Foot and Ankle Specialist.

In addition to maintaining an active clinical practice focusing specifically on foot and ankle reconstruction, Dr. Cooper has numerous research interests. These include total ankle arthroplasty, midfoot injuries, and arthrodesis healing. He is currently involved in multi-center clinical trials involving total ankle replacement and bone graft substitutes for foot and ankle fusion procedures.

Beyond Orthopaedics

“Dr. Cooper is married with three children that keep him and his wife very busy. He enjoys most outdoor activities including mountain biking and trail running.”

Office Location:
UVA Orthopaedic Center
2280 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Mailing Address:
Dept. Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Virginia
PO Box 800159
Charlottesville, VA 22908

Clinical Office Phone:
434.924.2663

Administrative Office Phone:
434.243.0067

Office Fax:
434.244.4454

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Medical Director, Ambulatory Orthopaedic Clinics, University of Virginia

Foot and Ankle Fellowship Director, University of Virginia

Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery

Subspecialty: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Education: B.S., Washington and Lee University
M.D., University of Virginia

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ohio State University

Fellowship: Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Coughlin Clinic, Boise, Idaho

Comprehensive foot and ankle care, including treatment of deformities, arthritic conditions, traumatic and sports related injuries.

Foot and Ankle Reconstruction

Total Ankle Arthroplasty

Midfoot Injuries

Arthrodesis Healing

Current IRB Studies

Lisfranc Study

Peroneal Tendon Study

Syndesmosis Injuries in Athletes & Return to Sport

Dean’s Award for Clinical Excellence (2022)

Best Doctors In America® (2019)

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Licensed to practice in Virginia

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