Dr. Andrew S. Cook, MD FACOG is considered one of the best gynecologic and endometriosis surgeons in the country. He is an expert in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) treatment of even the most difficult cases of endometriosis and pelvic pain-related conditions. A gynecologic surgeon and reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Cook has committed his life's work to the comprehensive treatment of women with endometriosis and pelvic pain. Patients appreciate Dr. Cook's ability to innovatively think outside of the box with an open mind, searching different areas of medicine and philosophies of medicine to "connect the dots" in a way that helps patients achieve and optimize their health.
He is known for his caring, gentle bedside manner as well as his advanced surgical skills. Patients also appreciate his humor and ability to explain medical issues in easy-to-understand terms. He is certified in Advanced Operative Laparoscopy by the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy (1996) and was recognized by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists as a resident physician for "Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures" in 1989. Dr. Cook graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Northern Colorado in 1981, attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas (1985) and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita (1989). He finished his Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland (1991).
Dr. Cook returned to his native California and entered private practice with Fertility Physicians of Northern California and the Fertility and Reproductive Health Institute of Northern California (FRHI). He initiated and was Director of the Donor Egg Program at FRHI. In 1994, Dr. Cook moved to New Orleans to join forces with one of his professors from his residency to specialize in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis and advanced surgery. During this time, Dr. Cook was Director of the Omega Ambulatory Surgery Center and Co-Director of Omega's Center for Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain. In September 2000, Dr. Cook returned to California to continue his pursuit and vision of quality, cost-effective health care for women. Recognized as the best in the country when he received the American Fertility Society's Associate Members Prize Paper in 1989, Dr. Cook created www.pelvicpain.com and www.drcook.com in 1996 to serve as a leading source of information and emotional support for woman suffering from pelvic pain diseases.
In 2002, he founded Vital Health Institute, which provides a multitude of treatment options ranging from a natural and holistic approach to complete, and comprehensive surgical treatment for the most difficult cases of pelvic pain and endometriosis diseases and conditions. Patients come to Vital Health Institute from around the world for solutions to their sometimes confusing and complex pelvic pain issues. Dr. Cook is focused on really understanding the causes of pelvic pain, its symptoms and how to treat diseases such as endometriosis completely to remove the pain for good. In fact, many patients come to Vital Health Institute convinced that there is nothing that can be done about their pain, and they are doomed to live a life of suffering, but often find relief from their pain.
Dr. Cook and Vital Health Institute have become experts in many areas of women's health care with a wide philosophical approach, in order to successfully treat difficult endometriosis and pelvic pain patients. As a result, Dr. Cook and Vital Health Institute provide the best, most comprehensive care for a wide range of women's health care issues. While Dr. Cook and Vital Health Institute are internationally known for treating the most complex cases of endometriosis and pelvic pain, Vital Health Institute is not just an endometriosis treatment center; it is a comprehensive women's health care center.
At Vital Health Institute, the doctor and his staff listen to patients, treat them with the dignity and respect that they deserve, and correct their medical problems in the process.
Vital Health Institute
15055 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 250
Los Gatos, CA 95032-2025
(408) 358-2511
