Dr. Cynthia Kooima is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy and replacement. She is passionate about caring for competitive athletes, as well as patients looking to resume a pain-free lifestyle.
Dr. Cynthia Kooima is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy and replacement. She is passionate about caring for competitive athletes, as well as patients looking to resume a pain-free lifestyle.
Dr. Cynthia Kooima is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder arthroscopy and replacement. She is passionate about caring for competitive athletes, as well as patients looking to resume a painfree lifestyle. Dr. Kooima is currently the team physician for Gilbert High School and previously for the Arizona Derby Dames. She received her medical degree from Michigan State University and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Kooima completed her orthopedic residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and trained under team physicians for the Detroit Lions and Detroit Red Wings. During her sports medicine fellowship at the Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders in Phoenix, Dr. Kooima focused on operative and non-operative treatment for a variety of athletic injuries. She is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Western Orthopedic Association.
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Fellowship Training
Institute for Bone & Joint Disorders
Employment
OrthoArizona Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital
Banner Baywood Medical Center
Banner Gateway
Canyon Springs Surgical Center

She gave us a thorough explanation of what was necessary to have done to eliminate the problem and chronic pain in my shoulder
Completely happy with my knee replacement. Doc was very thorough in explaining the procedure, the implant and the physical therapy expectations after surgery. Soooo thankful to Dr. Kooima for helping me get some of my youth back. I appreciate her and her team very much!
I really liked Dr. Kooima. She listened to all of my concerns and took them seriously. I will see her again.
She saw me quickly, was able to diagnose and treat within same visit. My shoulder is feeling much better
Dr. Kooima listened to my pain and decided on a treatment, thank you for listening
Takes time, answers questions, and genuinely cares.
Felt comfortable with a new Doctor and was impressed with her ability to assess my situation and provide a solution.
Compassionate and listened to my symptoms. She gave me her suggestions and then let me decide on my next plan.
She was straight up with me gave me good info it's very much appreciated even though it wasn't what I wanted to hear
Fantastic doctor!