For minimally invasive and bariatric surgery in Encinitas, Dr. Matthew Cooper brings Stanford University fellowship training to his Santa Fe Drive practice as a board-certified general surgeon. His practice at Encinitas Surgical performs laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures for colorectal, hernia, and gallbladder conditions, coordinating pre-operative diagnostics with facilities such as SimonMed Imaging for CT and MRI evaluation. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and served as chief resident during his general surgery residency at the University of Hawaii. Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas privileges allow him to perform complex colon resections and tumor excisions requiring inpatient support, with outpatient referrals often originating from primary care teams including Gemini Primary Care. Highest-acuity cases include robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy using 5 mm trocar ports for reduced tissue disruption.