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Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD

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(210 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Sleep Medicine

Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, consultation, migraine, and more.

2850 Telegraph Avenue Suite 110
Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 204-8140

Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD is a neurologist in Emeryville, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and sleep medicine. She graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

1800 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA 94608

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Sutter Health

2850 Telegraph Avenue Suite 110
Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 204-8140

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3000 Colby Street Suite 101
Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 849-0499

(510) 849-0159

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Some issues Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“So for co-founding a music therapy nonprofit that improves the quality of life developmentally disabled participants, this week's Jefferson Award in the Bay Area goes to Dr. Joanna Cooper.”—"Music Therapy Program Empowers The Developmentally Disabled", CBS News, June 2018

“"Bad sleep for one night doesn't mean a person is going to become obese," says Dr. Joanna Cooper, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist practicing at East Bay Physicians Medical Group and...”—"Does less sleep equal more weight?", East Bay Times, September 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	87
chemotherapy	87
doctor visit	514
electroencephalography (EEG)	112
hospital care	499
inpatient care	499
minimally invasive procedures	87
sleep study	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	91
chemotherapy	91
doctor visit	698
electroencephalography (EEG)	99
hospital care	560
inpatient care	560
minimally invasive procedures	91
preventive care	11
sleep study	43
vaccines	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	152
Hispanic	31
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	81
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	22
doctor visit	651
electroencephalography (EEG)	107
hospital care	605
inpatient care	605
minimally invasive procedures	38
sleep study	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	175
Hispanic	41
Asian	72
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	102
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	14
doctor visit	671
electroencephalography (EEG)	108
hospital care	571
inpatient care	571
minimally invasive procedures	38
sleep study	51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	552
Female	784

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	702
Black	348
Hispanic	92
Asian	148
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	212
Less than 65	296

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	27
doctor visit	694
electroencephalography (EEG)	68
hospital care	356
inpatient care	356
sleep study	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	161
Hispanic	48
Asian	71
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	73
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	25
doctor visit	731
electroencephalography (EEG)	79
hospital care	439
inpatient care	439
preventive care	46
sleep study	69
vaccines	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	172
Hispanic	40
Asian	66
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	73
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	18
doctor visit	689
electroencephalography (EEG)	59
hospital care	403
inpatient care	403
preventive care	40
sleep study	61
vaccines	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	151
Hispanic	45
Asian	68
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	60
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	17
doctor visit	663
electroencephalography (EEG)	56
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383
preventive care	21
sleep study	68
vaccines	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	151
Hispanic	32
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	67
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	614
electroencephalography (EEG)	35
hospital care	297
inpatient care	297
preventive care	14
sleep study	26
vaccines	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	120
Hispanic	28
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	47
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	687
electroencephalography (EEG)	53
hospital care	315
inpatient care	315
sleep study	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	141
Hispanic	0
Asian	68
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	73
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	15
doctor visit	701
electroencephalography (EEG)	54
hospital care	313
inpatient care	313
sleep study	90

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	100
Hispanic	23
Asian	62
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	56
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated as a neurologist in Emeryville, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

airway management	19
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	89
chemotherapy	89
doctor visit	664
electroencephalography (EEG)	75
hospital care	431
inpatient care	431
minimally invasive procedures	63
preventive care	26
sleep study	57
vaccines	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	151
Asian / Pacific Islander	65
Non-Hispanic White	339
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	34
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	165
85 and over	76
Less than 65	120
65 to 74	253

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Sleep Medicine - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Sleep Medicine - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund... and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross of California

MultiPlan

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Alliance PPO

HealthSmart

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN): Health Fund...

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.36 out of 5 stars based on 210 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Emeryville, CA.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-06-14

Dr. Cooper is cold, booked out three months for any type of visit, and most frustrating, impossible to contact. It typically takes me a dozen calls over weeks to get in touch with her even for simple questions, like whether an appointment is in person or remote. Most recently, she was totally unreachable by my insurance company, or me, after I had a procedure she prescribed. My insurance needed some notes, tried to contact her three times, and without being able to reach her, sent me a thousand dollar bill. She doesn't pick up the phone, for me or for hospital administration. She is the single worst doctor I have ever worked with, I have no idea how she still has a position. 

She is known by sleep techs around the bay as "the dragon" and she lives up to the title.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$14,890 ALEMTUZUMAB $5,345	AUBAGIO $633	LEMTRADA $293	MS DISEASE STATE $81	$8,539
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$8,791 COPAXONE $8,287	AJOVY $132	Zecuity $88	Unclassified $75	FENTORA $74	Other $135
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,742 ARZERRA $1,066	Gilenya $987	KESIMPTA $172	MAYZENT $119	Aimovig $92	Other $306
Genentech, Inc.	$2,129 Non-Covered Product $84	$2,045
Biogen Idec Inc.	$1,546 PLEGRIDY $1,339	TECFIDERA $169	AVONEX $39
Other	$8,023 TECFIDERA $771	NonCovered Product $603	APTIOM $451	UPLIZNA $323	Nuedexta $303	Other $5,571

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$12,399
Food and Beverage	$11,612
Honoraria	$6,000
Travel and Lodging	$5,051
Grant	$2,045
Other	$1,014

Research Payments

Dr. Joanna A. Cooper, MD has received 722 research payments totaling $3,159,270.

Biography

Dr. Joanna Cooper is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and sleep medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Cooper is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Cooper include migraine, spasticity, and onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic). She is affiliated with Sutter Health. Dr. Cooper seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. She has an open panel in Emeryville, CA according to Sutter Health. She attended Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis for residency.