Biography

John Chovanes, DO, FACS, USAR, is a Surgeon in the Department of Surgery in the Division of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care of Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ. Dr. Chovanes has been at Cooper Trauma since 2010 and is the founding Medical Director of Cooper's Section of Military, Diplomatic, and Field Surgical Affairs (MILDAF). This section helps conduct intense clinical trauma training for our Nation's elite commando and diplomatic special operations forces.

Dr. Chovanes, in 2024 partnered with MDC Studio to further develop his ideas through his company Trauma Logistics. Dr. Chovanes utilizes his vast knowlege of the trauma world to find improvements which save lives.

Education

  • Medical School - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Philadelphia, PA
  • Internship - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Philadelphia, PA
  • Fellowship - Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgery - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine - Member
  • American College of Osteopathic Surgeons - Member

Awards and Honors

  • Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service
  • Soldiers Medal, awarded from United States Army for Heroism for World Trade Center Rescue"
  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation for Bravery, WTC Rescue
  • PCOM Alumni Award for WTC Rescue
  • 2014 Outstanding EMS Physician Award
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jerseys A.T. Still Award for WTC Rescue
  • South Jersey Magazine - "Best Doctors 2015"

Memberships

  • Society of Critical Care Medicine
  • American College of Osteopathic Surgeons