Dr. Eugene Marcus Cooper is a leading Bahamian gastroenterologist whose career spans clinical excellence, health-system leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing digestive health throughout the Caribbean. As CEO and Medical Director of GastroCare Bahamas, The Endosurgical Suite, and Palmdale Medical and Cat Island Medical, he has played a pivotal role in expanding access to high-quality medical services in Nassau and the family islands. His work blends expert clinical care with a patient-centered approach, reflecting more than two decades of specialized training and practice in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology.

In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Cooper has held significant national appointments, including serving as the first Medical Director of the National Health Insurance Authority and President of the Medical Association of the Bahamas. Through these roles, he has helped shape national policy, strengthen professional standards, and broaden public awareness around preventive health, colorectal cancer screening, and chronic disease management. His longstanding consultancy at Princess Margaret Hospital and former voluntary faculty role at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine underscore his dedication to medical education and mentorship.

Dr. Cooper’s academic background includes a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System, an MHA from Florida International University, and an MBBS from the University of the West Indies. His research portfolio reflects a sustained commitment to advancing regional understanding of gastrointestinal disease patterns, with ongoing studies on colorectal cancer epidemiology in The Bahamas and novel applications of cannabidiol in the treatment of anal fissures. He has authored peer-reviewed publications, delivered numerous conference presentations, and contributed to national and international scientific forums.

A Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and an active member of multiple professional societies, Dr. Cooper continues to advocate for accessible, evidence-based gastrointestinal care. His work spanning clinical practice, research, public health leadership, and community education and his passion for expanding therapeutic endoscopy procedures in the Bahamas, has established him as one of the foremost voices in Caribbean gastroenterology, dedicated to improving health outcomes and elevating standards of care across the region.