Neil Cooper, MD

Neil Cooper practiced Interventional Radiology for 21 years at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Early in his career he realized the interventional techniques he provided for vascular disease were not treating the underlying cause of atherosclerotic blockages.


After his heart attack in 2012, Neil and his family discovered the health benefits of whole food, plant-based, low-fat nutrition for controlling chronic diseases. His passion today is helping others discover the benefits provided by eating a healthier diet. He advocates for lifestyle modifications and speaks at various forums to promote a more plant strong diet. He presented to the scientific advisory panel developing the 2020 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and helped launch the annual 21 Day Plant Power Challenge for the Kaiser Permanente medical group and staff. Neil was the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Kaiser Permanente from 2008-2018.

Neil Cooper practiced Interventional Radiology for 21 years at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Early in his career he realized the interventional techniques he provided for vascular disease were not treating the underlying cause of atherosclerotic blockages.


After his heart attack in 2012, Neil and his family discovered the health benefits of whole food, plant-based, low-fat nutrition for controlling chronic diseases.

His passion today is helping others discover the benefits provided by eating a healthier diet. He advocates for lifestyle modifications and speaks at various forums to promote a more plant strong diet. He presented to the scientific advisory panel developing the 2020 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and helped launch the annual 21 Day Plant Power Challenge for the Kaiser Permanente medical group and staff. Neil was the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Kaiser Permanente from 2008-2018.

Neil is on the scientific advisory board for several organizations including the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine which promotes plant-based nutrition for health. In 2013 he was awarded the Personal Lifestyle Award by The Southeast Permanente Medical Group. The award recognizes individuals for their commitment to improving personal health and the health of others.



Neil is a Certified Lifestyle Medicine physician by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and a Certified Personal Trainer. He holds a Master of Health Administration and a Master of Science in Health Promotion. He attended medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, completed a radiology residency at Baylor Medical School in Houston, Texas, and an Interventional Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.



  • Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine


  • Board Certified Interventional Radiologist, Retired


  • Certified Health and Well-being Coach, Wellcoaches School of Coaching


  • Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine