Peter M. Milano, MD, FACS

Randolph A.S. Cooper, MD, FACC is a renowned cardiologist affiliated with UNC Health Care in Raleigh, NC. Specializing in cardiology, Dr. Cooper provides expert care and treatment for patients in the Raleigh area. Generated from their website's infomation

I was inspired to become a general surgeon after shadowing at Rex Hospital as a student many years ago. I love working in the very community I grew up in. My philosophy is to try to help patients regardless of whether or not they need surgery. Surgeons can be great stewards of healthcare for our patients. My areas of interest are gallbladder disease and hernias. I enjoy performing both open and minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, playing piano and trying new recipes.

Growing up, my mom was an operating room nurse. This introduced me to medicine and specifically, surgery. That interest has grown over time and has led me to my current position as a surgeon specializing in endocrine surgery. I approach each patient on an individual basis. While a diagnosis can be the same between two patients, the approach to treatment can vary. I aim to deliver high-quality, state-of-the-science care to each patient, but tailor it in ways that allows everyone to feel comfortable through the process. When I am not at work, my wife and I love to explore different restaurants and local markets. We also frequent local parks and trails with our dog.