Grant Cooper, MD

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Dr. Cooper demonstrates a sincere interest in your well being. He has compassion and within minutes makes you feel he is genuinely interested in helping you feel better. He is a first rate doctor who I trust implicitly.

You can’t do better

My back pain was getting steadily worse over several months. I won’t say that it was unbearable, but it was getting there. Dr. Cooper diagnosed a bulging disc pressing on a nerve, and gave me an epidural steroid injection. I’ve been essentially pain free for more than four years now.

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Best doctor I ever went to. I highly recommend him.
wait time : 5 minutes
easy appointment
promptness
friendly staff
fair and accurate diagnosis
spends time with patients
appropriate follow-up

Dr. Cooper cured my back and knee pain. I did not think it was possible but here I am without pain and able to play with my children again and I have Dr. Cooper to thank for that. He also gave great recommendation and prescription for physical therapy. His staff and colleagues are also terrific. A+ all around.

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Best doctor I ever went to. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Cooper cured my back and knee pain. I did not think it was possible but here I am without pain and able to play with my children again and I have Dr. Cooper to thank for that. He also gave great recommendation and prescription for physical therapy. His staff and colleagues are also terrific. A+ all around.

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Amazed in NYC

I work and live in Manhattan so when a friend at work recommended traveling to Princeton, NJ, to see a spine specialist, I thought he was off his rocker. I had seen a “great” spine doctor at Hospital for Special Surgery and another one at NYU. Still, since I was still suffering with terrible back pain and sciatica that was keeping me from being able to even sit still, and since my friend was so insistent, I made the drive to Princeton. Dr. Cooper took his time to explain what he thought about my condition. He reviewed all my MRIs (not just the reports) and recommended a course of action. He was very nice and personable but I was skeptical because I had already had an epidural injection that hadn’t helped me. Dr. Cooper explained that he thought the injection had been in the wrong location and that his would work better. He didn’t pressure me at all but he offered to do the injection for me on the same day as my visit because he knew I was traveling from a distance to see him and it was hard for me to take time off of work. Dr. Cooper really listened to me and treated me like a person with a problem and not just an MRI. I could go on and on about how the visit was better than any other doctor visit I have ever had but suffice it to say that I got the injection on that day and a week later my pain was TOTALLY GONE. I was amazed. I was supposed to go back for a follow-up but Dr. Cooper told me that if I was all better as he thought I would be then we could just talk on the phone. So we spoke on the phone and he recommended a course of physical therapy and Pilates. I did both and to my utter amazement a half year later I’m still pain-free and doing my exercises. I feel great and I’ve even lost weight from the exercises. Dr. Cooper cured in one visit what other big name doctors in New York could not cure in several. I can’t thank him enough. His staff is superb and professional. I tell anyone with neck or back and leg pain that they have to go see Dr. Cooper. If you have neck or back or leg pain, then you should too.

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Dr. Grant Cooper: A Class Act

Beyond being a brilliant person, Dr. Cooper is assuredly one of the nicest, kindest, empathetic physicians I have ever met in my life. I was in excruciating pain when I came to him and he took care of me. While he was administering an injection, I must have winced because I actually heard him say, “Ooh, ooh, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.” It was as if he felt the pain, too. I was amazed and impressed. He engaged me in conversation for the rest of the procedure, taking my mind off it. And when we were finished, he personally walked me back to the examining room where we had started. I felt a thousand times better after the treatment and I knew that I had met a true healer.

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Dr. Cooper has helped me tremendously. I had been to several specialists before seeing him and had had several series of injections and nothing had helped. I was still suffering with constant back pain and having to wear a back brace while walking with a cane. With his treatment, Dr. Cooper has diminished my pain to a very low minimal. I no longer have to depend on the back brace and no longer have to use a cane to walk. He is incredible! He is very patient and thorough and takes the time to render detailed explanations. He is the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone suffering with back pain. Additionally, the staff is professional, friendly, and accommodating. I could not ask for more.

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Very Special Thanks

Pain affects our lives in so many ways. Often, it is hard to remain hopeful and positive… so worried that maybe this time it won’t get better, that maybe I will be bedridden again, or need more surgery. At my first visit, Dr. Cooper renewed my hope, and calmed my fears. He spent time listening, and provided me with a well explained plan for the future. He also provided the best up to date treatment available. I will be busy now with PT, and the proper medication. I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been directed to his care. By the way, his kindness and compassion are amazing. Very nice staff and office. Thank-you, Dr. Cooper!

http://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Grant_Cooper/reviews#ixzz4dh0QAFNq

Don’t stay in pain! Princeton Spine and Joint Center can help you! Before finding the doctors at PS&J, I went to many other orthopedic specialists that could not do anything to relieve my pain. One doctor told me that my only hope was major surgery with rods and screws that would not even help me much. Another doctor told me You have a bad back; I don’t know what to tell you. The Princeton Spine and Joint Center changed my life. Dr. Grant Cooper is amazing! Not only is he knowledgeable and skilled, but he is kind, caring, and funny. He was highly trained at top notch facilities in NYC as was the rest of his staff. He has many strategies and procedures for pain management that will help you avoid surgery. His colleague Dr. Zinovy Meyler is another amazing doctor in this practice who used a radiofrequency ablation procedure which gave me my life back. Now I’m back at the gym and enjoying activities I never thought I could. Visit the Princeton Spine and Joint Center. You won’t be sorry!

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I’ve never known a more amazing doctor than Dr. Cooper. He was incredibly kind and knowledgeable and mapped out several paths forward to get me living pain-free. But what mattered most to me in the moment I first saw him was that he said these simple words; words that three other doctors never did: “We will figure this out.” And figure it out he did. Dr. Cooper gave me back a pain-free life and I am forever grateful to him.

Dr. Cooper was recommended by a friend when another specialist failed to give me a clear diagnosis and plan, much less reduce my pain. During my first visit with Dr. Cooper, he explained the diagnosis and came up with a clear plan and possible alternatives. We had to make a few adjustments, but I am now nearly completely pain free, have a good understanding of what was wrong with me and more importantly how to prevent it from happening again.

Went there with a terrible inflammation of sciatic nerve could not walk, for two weeks went to the office and I’m walking from the first visit.thank to the injections n staff. Only thing is that their wifi for internet is very slow !!

The staff was super patient, helpful and nice. Dr. Cooper was very nice and helpful. For my first time there I had a great experience.

Dr Cooper simply takes the pain away. I have had pain in both knees as well as carpal tunnel issues. He has taken good care of both. Appointments are never an issue. His staff is both very friendly and more than willing to accommodate scheduling changes. His care is first rate. He remembered the entirety of my pain issues even after not seeing him for several months. I could not recommend a better physician. A visit to Dr Cooper is not the quick boring banter between doctor and patient. He remembers what I told him since the last visit. Stop searching for a doctor to take away the pain. This is the man.

JB

I first visited Dr. Cooper’s office at the suggestion of my orthopaedist. In 2002, I had a discectomy and cervical fusion. Approximately 3 years ago, I began suffering a great deal of constant pain in my neck and shoulder area, resulting from my cervical surgery.

While I was not only slightly apprehensive, (major understatement) and despite the fact that I did a fair amount of research before I embarked on this one and only attempt to remedy my always-present pain, I still prescribed to the idea that this would be a one-shot deal … probably would help (if at all) for a few days at best.

I am here to say that after (over) 1 month, I am absolutely and completely pain FREE. By the time I walked out Dr. Cooper’s office, I was absolutely and comopletely pain FREE! I couldn’t believe that I was able to move in any and every direction and remain pain FREE. I would wake up in the a.m. and be pain FREE. I had become so used to being in pain, it felt strange to have NO pain whatsoever. As such, I am unequivocably able to provide this testimonial — which I volunteered to make, at no remuneration — that Dr. Cooper literally changed my life. Additionally, he has a staff of wonderful, caring individuals who treat you like we, the patients, truly matter. In fact, Dr. Cooper contacted me on the evening of my procedure to check how I felt!

RP

I found the Princeton Spine and Joint Center through a referral from a Physical Therapist. The PT mentioned that several of his more complex injury patients were having some success with Dr. Cooper. I had been to many, many doctors with different specialties for 4+ years. Unfortunately, I had little relief from the acute pain in the thoracic and cervical area plus my shoulders ached when sitting. I was also getting migraines radiating from the cervical spine. Some doctors simply said they didn’t recognize my multitude of symptoms and didn’t want to treat (because of another complication) so turned me away.

I was being sent in circles between specialties as doctors would refer me to another specialist.

I had little expectations that this experience would be any different. My first appointment was a consultation with Dr. Ana Bracilovic. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked into the office and was greeted by the office/medical staff. It did not have the usual vibe of an impersonal doctor’s office. Dr. Bracilovic was thorough with her questioning of my medical history and stated that they could help me. I had a lot of symptoms yet this doctor was so positive. She asked if I wanted injections right there on the first visit. I walked out with the first relief in my shoulder pain in several years! Yes, that was with the first visit. Subsequently, I was referred to Dr. Cooper for my next appointment since the two doctors work in tandem with each other (wow, what a concept!)

I’ve had several follow-up visits and procedures with Dr. Cooper and they also accept my insurance plan. I found out that Dr. Cooper wrote a book on neck pain so thought I might be in the right place. My first impressions were positive and continued with each visit. The office staff is caring and you don’t feel like you’re the next number. Dr. Cooper display a positive attitude, is empathetic and has an ability to connect with his patients. Treatments are conveniently performed in the office since all the necessary equipment is available onsite.

Dr. Cooper and The Princeton Spine and Joint Center are the best I’ve seen. I really didn’t think that I could find a great doctor and now I’m so hopeful for my continued improvement. I still have a way to go but that’s okay. The procedures have significantly improved my quality of life and my family also sees the difference. After giving up a few times on finding the right doctor, I’m glad that I persisted. Hopefully, you will have a similar experience so don’t give up.

I’ve written this so if I could save just one person from the chronic pain and doctor’s indifference that I’ve experienced over so many years. If that sounds like you then check them out!

DS

Before I began treatment with Dr. Cooper at the Princeton Spine and Joint Center, the pain I was experiencing in my back and legs was excruciating – I could barely walk my dogs around the block or keep up around the house with my wife. Today, thanks to Dr. Cooper, my pain is minimal and I am once again enjoying my life. For non-invasive therapy, I highly recommend the Princeton Spine and Joint Center to anyone suffering with back, hip, or knee pain. A concerned physician, Dr. Cooper treated me like a person; he encouraged me to ask questions and always spent as much time as I needed in explaining procedures and reviewing my expectations. His office staff is pleasant and supportive, and Dr. Cooper even called to check on me when I required emergency medical treatment for a Kidney Stone.

Thank you, Dr. Cooper, even for the bad jokes!

RS

I came to Dr. Cooper’s office in July of 2009. I could hardly walk and could not do anything. I could not bathe since I couldn’t stand for more than 2 minutes. I could not cook. As of today, I feel better. I can take care of myself and can stand longer. I can walk to the grocery store. I love Dr. Cooper and have faith in him. I’ll recommend to him to anyone!!!

ST

My experience with Dr Grant Cooper is completely unique. After 20 years of chronic pain, I thought I was only allowed to have an epidural three times a year as the only source of manageable pain care. Dr. Cooper gets to the source of the pain and he does not rely on epidural shots alone. I was somewhat scared thinking my pain was not going to be managed for the rest of my life but in fact it is!

RP

I have been a patient of Dr. Cooper’s for the past year. Before being referred to Dr. Cooper by my primary care physician, I had previously met with two other doctors for a lower back injury I had suffered. Both of these doctors were strongly suggesting surgery for my injury, but I wanted to meet a doctor that would exhaust all non-invasive options first. I am so glad to have come in contact with Dr. Cooper and his friendly staff at the Princeton Spine and Joint Center. I am pleased to say that my lower back injury has healed completely thanks to the treatments administered by Dr. Cooper. In addition to the relief I am feeling in my lower back, Dr. Cooper was able to diagnose and treat a chronic neck problem that I had for decades, but did not think was treatable. Dr. Cooper’s treatments, physical therapy, and following the advice given in Dr. Cooper’s books have allowed my lower back and neck to feel like it did when I was much younger. I would strongly recommend Dr. Cooper to anyone that suffers from chronic or acute pain in the back or neck.

DC

Highly qualified physician with excellent credentials. Has published books in his field. I got great relief from long standing back and knee pain, when other well qualified physicians failed. I am leaving on a one month trip to Europe which would have been impossible a year ago. He is always warm, welcoming and friendly, sees patients promptly, and gives plenty of time for explanation and discussion, more than I have ever received elsewhere. I recommend him with the greatest enthusiasm possible. I am a former director of nursing, with a masters degree in nursing and well qualified to evaluate the care provided.

FS

After having endured an extremely limited range of motion in my neck for over five years, I was afraid that I would simply be permanently disabled. Before being referred to Princeton Spine and Joint Center, I had experienced a dispiriting consultation with a local orthopedic physician who said that my 28-year-old neck resembled the neck of an eighty-year-old woman, but was unable to offer either a diagnosis or a course of treatment. My first consultation with Dr. Cooper, however, was a refreshing experience. After listening attentively to my medical history, even while admitting that my lack of mobility was as severe as he had previously encountered, he laid out a multi-faceted course of treatment including injections and various hands-on therapy, that he believed would, over time, improve my condition.

I have been working with Dr. Cooper for over a year, and my condition has vastly improved. I had forgotten what small pleasures I had missed when unable to move my neck properly. I am now able to look up to see all of the constellations in the night sky. I am able to safely back my car out of my driveway, confident that I will see any pedestrians who may be in my path. I can even drink soda from the can instead of having to rely on a straw! It has also been a long time since a stranger on the train has asked me if I had a sore neck.

Dr. Cooper is unlike any specialist I have ever visited. He and his dedicated staff have treated me with the kind of genuine empathy that is often lacking in the profession, from the fist day I walked in the door. Dr. Cooper’s enthusiasm in my slow but steady progress has continually kept my spirits up and has motivated me to push myself in physical therapy and home exercises that garner steady improvements. Based on my extremely positive experience with Dr. Cooper and his whole office, I would strongly encourage all individuals seeking a competent, compassionate specialist to visit Princeton Spine and Joint Center.

GG

After a bad work accident and years of constant back pain, 4 surgeries, lots of broken bones and a full year of pt, I found Dr. Cooper, a doctor that cares for not only the physical well being of his patients, but the mental part as well. I have seen many doctors and have been the patient of many who just look at the bottom line how much is he or she worth to me the doctor. From day one Dr. Cooper put me at ease with his openness, his bed side manner his knowledge and best of all he took a lot of my pain away. Chronic pain suffers know what its like to be denied a normal life style, Dr. Cooper understands that and he tries his best to get us back or as close as possible.

The medication, the injections the atmosphere all lead to maybe a little better life. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Cooper and staff, who work with you not against you. I do thank God for putting Dr. Cooper into my life.

RH

Dr. Cooper has helped me tremendously. I had been to several specialists before seeing him and had had several series of injections and nothing had helped. I was still suffering with constant back pain and having to wear a back brace while walking with a cane. With his treatment, Dr. Cooper has diminished my pain to a very low minimal. I no longer have to depend on the back brace and no longer have to use a cane to walk. He is incredible! He is very patient and thorough and takes the time to render detailed explanations. He is the best and I would highly recommend him to anyone suffering with back pain. Additionally, the staff is professional, friendly, and accommodating. I could not ask for more.

MA

Pain affects our lives in so many ways. Often, it is hard to remain hopeful and positive… so worried that maybe this time it won’t get better, that maybe I will be bedridden again, or need more surgery. At my first visit, Dr. Cooper renewed my hope, and calmed my fears. He spent time listening, and provided me with a well explained plan for the future. He also provided the best up to date treatment available. I will be busy now with PT, and the proper medication. I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been directed to his care. By the way, his kindness and compassion are amazing. Very nice staff and office. Thank-you, Dr. Cooper!

JK

Don’t stay in pain! Princeton Spine and Joint Center can help you! Before finding the doctors at PS&J, I went to many other orthopedic specialists that could not do anything to relieve my pain. One doctor told me that my only hope was major surgery with rods and screws that would not even help me much. Another doctor told me “You have a bad back; I don’t know what to tell you. The Princeton Spine and Joint Center changed my life. Dr. Grant Cooper is amazing! Not only is he knowledgeable and skilled, but he is kind, caring, and funny. He was highly trained at top notch facilities in NYC as was the rest of his staff. He has many strategies and procedures for pain management that will help you avoid surgery. His colleague Dr. Zinovy Meyler is another amazing doctor in this practice who used a radiofrequency ablation procedure which gave me my life back. Now I’m back at the gym and enjoying activities I never thought I could. Visit the Princeton Spine and Joint Center. You won’t be sorry!

PC

Dr. Cooper is by far the absolute best physician we have ever met and been treated by. His is kind, courteous, has a terrific sense of humor, and is incredibly knowledgeable. We have received complete relief from pain every time he has treated us. His office runs efficiently and in a timely manner, and his staff is polite. We endorse and recommend Dr. Cooper in the strongest possible terms.

RP and SP

He treated me immediately where other docs had me make several appointments. He’s personable, knowledgeable and funny! A pleasure to deal with!

ML

I thank God that my doctor sent me to Dr. Cooper. Since 1998, I couldn’t walk because of crippling pain in my back. Everyone told me it was just my age and arthritis in my spine. They told me to exercise and lose weight. I could hardly get down the stairs without help! Dr. Cooper diagnosed me right away and gave me two sets of injections. Now I am doing physical therapy and I can walk with only a very little pain! My family can’t believe it and neither can I. I have a new life. I thank God for bringing Dr. Cooper into my life.

Review from Vitals.com

I developed neck pain several years ago and was told by two different orthopedists that since physical therapy didn’t help me I would just have to live with the pain. I was sent to Dr. Cooper by my primary care doctor who said Dr. Cooper could help. After two injections I am without any neck pain for the first time in years! He also found me a great physical therapist and I am doing my exercises with him. Dr. Cooper’s office staff is friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience!

Review from Vitals.com

I’ve never known a more amazing doctor than Dr. Cooper. He was incredibly kind and knowledgeable and mapped out several paths forward to get me living pain-free. But what mattered most to me in the moment I first saw him was that he said these simple words; words that three other doctors never did: “We will figure this out.” And figure it out he did. Dr. Cooper gave me back a pain-free life and I am forever grateful to him.

Review from RateMD.Com

Dr. Cooper was recommended by a friend when another specialist failed to give me a clear diagnosis and plan, much less reduce my pain. During my first visit with Dr. Cooper, he explained the diagnosis and came up with a clear plan and possible alternatives. We had to make a few adjustments, but I am now nearly completely pain free, have a good understanding of what was wrong with me and more importantly how to prevent it from happening again.

Review from RateMD.Com

The staff was super patient, helpful and nice. Dr. Cooper was very nice and helpful. For my first time there I had a great experience.

Review from RateMD.Com

I had pain for. 6 yrs and tried physical therapy, massage, meds, everything and after seeing him a couple times I feel so much better. He is knowledgeable and kind and really cares about getting you well. I am so grateful for his excellent treatment.

Review from RateMD.Com

Dr. Cooper is the only physician I have ever needed for pain management. He is kind, courteous, knowledgeable and goes out of his way to be helpful. He follows up after a visit, his office staff is courteous and run the office efficiently. Dr. Cooper has helped me tremendously and made my daily life pain free. I endorse Dr. Cooper in the strongest terms.

Review from RateMD.Com

After seeing several other pain doctors, Dr. Cooper took away my pain without my having to take narcotics daily. He treated me immediately after examining me and speaking with me, instead of forcing me to ae another appointment. I recommend him highly.

Review from RateMD.Com

Compassionate and effective doctor. I had back pain for years and had been to two previous doctors who did not help me at all. My primary care doctor sent me to Dr. Cooper and I am so grateful that he did. Dr. Cooper took his time at each appointment with me and in just two appointments my pain is all gone. I almost can’t believe it. I am doing physical therapy now that Dr. Cooper ordered and it has been seven weeks since I have had any pain! I had forgotten how good it felt to NOT HAVE PAIN! I would highly recommend Dr. Cooper and his friendly staff to anyone in pain. I only wish I had met him years ago!

Review from RateMD.Com

Wonderful physician. Excellent credentials . Has authored books in his field. I have gotten great back and knee pain relief, when other qualified physicians have not been successful. He is always friendly, warm and welcoming and provides the highest quality of care possible at reasonable prices. I am always seen promptly, within 5 minutes, and treated with such respect. I am leaving on a long vacation to Europe, which would have been impossible a year ago. I have also resumed riding my bike and walking my dog which I have not been able to do in a long time. The office is very efficiently managed. Records are computerized and info can be retrieved immediately. Office staff are really so nice and helpful. I have found this practice and the care provided to be just about perfect. I am a retired director of nursing and have a masters degree in nursing and feel I am very well qualified to judge the quality of care provided.

Review from RateMD.Com

Dr. Cooper demonstrates a sincere interest in your well being. He has compassion and within minutes makes you feel he is genuinely interested in helping you feel better. He is a first rate doctor who I trust implicitly.

TB