About
Tyler C. Cooper, MD, MPH has practiced preventive medicine at Cooper Clinic since 2006 and serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Aerobics. He grew up on the Cooper Aerobics campus in Dallas, born just eight days after his father Kenneth H. Cooper opened the center in 1970. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University in 1994, where he competed as captain of the track and cross country teams and earned All-Conference honors. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio and completed a family practice internship at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. He holds a Master of Public Health in Health Care Management from Harvard University, earned in 2005, and completed his preventive medicine residency at The University of South Carolina. He holds board certification in Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Tyler Cooper co-authored 'Start Strong, Finish Strong' and brings a faith-based perspective to health and wellness. He led multi-million dollar renovations of Cooper Clinic, Cooper Fitness Center, and Cooper Hotel and Spa. He also relaunched Cooper's corporate wellness services. His clinical passion centers on helping patients understand and improve their fitness to extend both the quality and length of their lives.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Baylor University, Bachelor of Business Administration (1994)
Medical School
The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio
Residency
Preventive Medicine, The University of South Carolina; Internship in Family Practice, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA
Additional Training
Harvard University, Master of Public Health in Health Care Management (2005)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Cooper right for?
Dr. Tyler Cooper serves adults who want a preventive medicine physician with both clinical depth and a wellness-focused philosophy. Patients interested in fitness-based longevity and proactive health planning align well with his approach. Executives and high-performers who benefit from a physician who also understands organizational health will find his background relevant. He works particularly well with patients who appreciate a faith-informed perspective on health and life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tyler Cooper specializes in Preventive Medicine and holds board certification in that specialty. His clinical focus centers on helping patients assess and improve their fitness to extend the quality and length of their lives. He practices full-time at Cooper Clinic alongside his leadership role.
Dr. Tyler Cooper earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. He completed a family practice internship at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, and a preventive medicine residency at The University of South Carolina. He also holds a Master of Public Health in Health Care Management from Harvard University.
Dr. Tyler Cooper joined Cooper Clinic as a practicing preventive medicine physician in 2006. He has practiced there for nearly two decades while also leading Cooper Aerobics as President and CEO.
Dr. Tyler Cooper co-authored 'Start Strong, Finish Strong,' a book on preventive health and wellness. He also shares a faith-based perspective on health, which informs both his writing and his clinical practice.
Dr. Tyler Cooper serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Aerobics, overseeing seven health and wellness companies. He also practices preventive medicine at Cooper Clinic. He led major renovations of the clinic, fitness center, and hotel, and relaunched Cooper's corporate wellness services.
Dr. Tyler Cooper sees adults focused on preventive care, fitness, and longevity. His background in both medicine and public health makes him a strong fit for patients who want a comprehensive picture of their health. He works well with individuals who value a physician engaged in both clinical practice and health leadership.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026