- Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, graduated with honors
- Master's in Business Administration, Georgia State University
- Doctor of Medicine, Emory University, School of Medicine
- Residency, General Surgery, Mercer University, School of Medicine
- Fellowship, Laparoscopic Surgery, Georgia Baptist Medical Center
Certifications and Affiliations
- Board Certified, General Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, Southeastern Surgical Congress
- Member, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Member, Will C. Sealy Surgical Society
- Member, Medical Association of Georgia
- Clinical Assistant Professor Mercer School of Medicine
- Past President South Forsyth Rotary Club
- Paul Harris Fellow
- Emory Medical School Alumni Board
Clinical Interests
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery
- Hernia
- Gallbladder
- Thyroid and Parathyroid
- Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Breast
- Melanomas and Skin Cancers
- Diverticulitis
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Lipomas and Soft Tissue Masses
- Appendectomy
- Hiatal Hernia and Anti-Reflux Procedures
Northside Provider Directory Details
View Dr. J. Clay Copher's profile in the Northside Hospital Physician Directory