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About Trenton Cooper, DO, MS
Trenton Cooper, DO, is an orthopedic surgeon with an emphasis on sports medicine. He joined the midwest’s largest group of pediatric surgeons at Gillette Children’s in 2016. Founded in 1897, Gillette Children’s was the nation’s first pediatric hospital focused on children with disabilities.
Dr. Cooper is active fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is also a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine. He has contributed to a number of research papers and publications.
He has been named to the Mpls. St. Paul Magazine list of Top Docs: Rising Stars.
Clinical Expertise
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Pediatric Sports Medicine
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Pediatric and Adolescent Hip Disorders
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
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Cerebral Palsy
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Neuromuscular Disorders
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Foot Deformities
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Traumatic Injuries
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Lower Extremity Alignment Concerns
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Fractures
Education
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Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery, Gillette Children’s
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Orthopedic Residency, Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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Medical School, Des Moines University, Iowa
Conditions:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Clubfoot
- Lower Extremity Alignment Concerns
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Sports Injuries
- Trauma
- Medical School:
- Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa
- Residency:
- Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
- Fellowship:
- Gillette Children's, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Graduate Degree:
- DO and MS in Human Anatomy, Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa
- Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
My approach to care with my patients and families is simple: to treat every child as if he or she were my own. My goal is to form a strong relationship with the patient and family to collectively decide the best path to improve the child's function, comfort and quality of life.
