Amy Copeland, M.D.

Amy Copeland, M.D., is a surgical oncologist treating gastrointestinal cancers such as stomach, small bowel, colon and appendix as well as soft tissue and retroperitoneal sarcomas. She is experienced in treating cancers that have metastasized within the abdomen with complex cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Dr. Copeland also utilizes minimally invasive and robotic procedures to help patients recover faster and with less discomfort.

Dr. Copeland is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care for patients, with a philosophy centered on open communication to create treatment plans that respect each patient’s goals and values. She joined City of Hope because of its commitment to treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and fostering a sense of community for patients and families.

After obtaining her medical degree at the University of Virginia, Dr. Copeland completed her residency in General Surgery at UCLA, followed by fellowship training in Complex General Surgical Oncology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She also gained international training in gastric surgery during a rotation in South Korea. She has research experience in tumor immunology and adoptive cell therapy at the National Cancer Institute and holds a patent in identification of tumor-targeted immune cells from the peripheral blood. Her work has been published in leading scientific journals, including Science, Cancer Cell, and Nature Medicine.