The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is redefining the way musculoskeletal care is delivered across the region with locations throughout Maryland, DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Meet Dr. Copaken
Laura Copaken M.D. — Physician
Biography
Laura Copaken, M.D. is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in pediatric orthopaedics. Dr. Copaken blends her specialized medical skills with a caring, playful and energetic style that puts her young patients at ease. She treats a wide variety of pediatric orthopaedic conditions, from pediatric fractures and sports injuries to newborns with hip dysplasia, children with in-toeing/out-toeing, club foot, and scoliosis. As a former gymnast who suffered many of her own injuries as a child, Dr. Copaken has a great affinity with her patients and their parents, understanding exactly how they feel when an injury occurs.
Office Locations
Areas Of Expertise
Adolescent and Pediatric Fractures
Congenital Disorders
Pediatric Sport and Overuse Injuries
Deformities of Hips, Legs and Feet in Children
Specialties
Medical Degree
University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine; Chicago, IL
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Pittsburgh, PA
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery: Washington University School of Medicine; St. Louis, MO
Certifications
Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Affiliated Surgery Centers
Physicians Surgery Center