Dr. Copeland, a founding member in Northern Rockies Neurosurgeons, received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri Medical School in 1989. In 1990, he completed his Internship in General Surgery at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, followed by a Residency in Neurosurgery there. He also received the first of his numerous medical board certifications that same year.

Dr. Copeland is perhaps best known and admired for his significant involvement in developing the Free-Electron Laser (FEL) for medical applications, commonly known as the "Scalpel of Light." This revolutionary instrument enables neurosurgeons to remove tumors with unmatched precision and speed while minimizing potential damage to surrounding tissue. Dr. Copeland is one of the pioneering physicians who jointly hold the patent on the ideal wavelength of this miraculous device, and he has co-written numerous publications and lectures on the technology.

Along with fellow NRN physician, Dr. Yves Meyer and Dr. Robert Replogle, Dr. Copeland is the only neurosurgeon at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, MT to perform cerebral aneurysm surgeries, and he's one of the few neurosurgeons in Montana to perform artificial disc replacement surgeries (Dr. Meyer being another).

In addition to his neurosurgical work at St. Vincent, Dr. Copeland serves as a visiting neurosurgeon at outreach clinics in Miles City, MT, as well as in Powell and Worland, WY. His availability for consultations brings unsurpassed knowledge and experience to people with brain and spine disorders in those areas.

For more information on Dr. Copeland's experience, specializations or visiting consultation schedules, call toll-free: 1-866-822-1530.

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