Dr. F. DONALD COONEY M.D.

Dr Cooney provided me an excellent Surgical procedure in 1986.

Dr. Cooney operated on my back in 1975. I was in terrible pain and when I came out of the operation I was fine and have been for the past 48 years. I'm so grateful to Dr. Cooney. Thank you, Dr Cooney!

In Nov., 1984 I was in Suburban Hospital, in traction with "sciatica". Dr, Cooney found me on a mattress learning to manage my "disability". Dr. Cooney sent my therapist away and knelt down beside me and introduced himself. After his tests, he confirmed a ruptured disc and, after 24 hours off pain meds, brought his team in for surgery at 9 p.m. When I awoke, I was pain free for the first time in months. I saw Dr. Cooney once in his office for instructions on recovery and therapy. I...

I am devistated to learn of the death of Dr. Cooney. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, friends and many patients for which I was one. He saved my life and gave me hope for the future. Never have I met a more compassionate, brilliant, truly honest man. I was in his office one morning waiting in a room to be seen. The walls were very thin. For the first time since I had known him there was anger in his voice. I heard him say I don't care if the boy has insurance or not, he needs the...

May the good he did continues to live in the hearts and minds of all those he touched with his kindness and generosity. God also keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15. Annie C. Ga.

Dear Mrs. Cooney and Family,

I am heart broken to learn of the loss of your amazing husband and father. It was a honor and a privilege to know and work with Dr. F. Donald Cooney, M.D. at the WHC. He was a extraordinary man; a phenomena, brilliant, compassionate, a great surgeon and a gifted genius.
Ellis and I loved and respected Dr. Cooney. I will always remember how he spoke life, wisdom and truth into our lives.
Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs....

Dear Claire,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear husband. Though I did not know him long, I always looked forward to seeing him, and you, once every 3 weeks. Please accept my deepest condolences. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Maria Manning

In December my daughter Sarah, a dance major at the University of Maryland, suddenly couldn't touch her toes. Dr. Cooney looked at MRIs of a disc and said immediate surgery is necessary "or risk losing feeling in your left leg". Surgery was next morning. I will remember Dr. Cooney for his quick decision to operate, his great skill as a surgeon, his kindness putting a worried mother at ease and the confidence and faith it must be done. I look at the physical strength of my daughter...