Ruth Ann Cooper, D.P.M

My office was remodeled the last week of January and we are very happy with the results. Although I have been in practice for over twenty-six years, I have been at my present location since 2000 so it was time for an update.

In 1989, I joined Tri-State Podiatric Surgical Association and worked there until I opened my solo practice in 1994. It consisted of two exam rooms and much of the space served more than one purpose. I had one medical assistant, one receptionist, a billing specialist and a part time office manager. There were no co-pays and very few plans with deductibles. The doctor/patient relationship was still sacred with little to no interference from health insurance companies and government regulations. I worked very hard to build my practice. Within a few years, I knew I needed a larger office.

2000 was the year I opened my present office adjacent to what was then called The Surgery Center of Cincinnati. The surgery center is now owned by Mercy Health. Nearly all health insurance plans have co-pays, co-insurance and/or high deductibles. I have two receptionists, two medical assistants, a scribe, two billing specialists and a business manager. We are heavily regulated and routinely have to battle with health insurance carriers to get paid for our work. Nearly everything we do is digital and there are always challenges with electronic medical records and software updates. It is a dynamic industry.

However, I still love the work I do to keep my patients on their feet, active and healthy. My staff is professional and does great work and my patients are some of the best people I know. Therefore, I have remodeled my office, updated my website and practice management software, and continue to move forward with the constantly evolving health care industry. Although my scalpel is still my primary tool, I now perform much of my work with lasers, ultrasound, shockwave therapy and platelet-rich plasma injections. This new technology excites me about the future of medicine. These non-invasive procedures are providing better outcomes for my patients with far less risk than traditional invasive procedures and medications.

What keeps me passionate about being a foot and ankle specialist, is the healing relationships I cultivate with my patients and seeing them return to active and healthy lifestyles. I feel I have fulfilled my calling by becoming a healer of the foot and ankle. I wish to thank each of you who have trusted me with your healthcare.