Featured videos
In these three brief videos Dr. Coppola speaks about advances in surgical care throughout history, a risky operation to save the son of a Sheik, and his experiences treating Iraqi children wounded in the war's crossfire. Watch now.
Audio clips
Dr. Coppola speaks with National Public Radio's Liane Hansen about his two deployments to Iraq, his experience treating injured Iraqi children, and his new memoir. Listen to the NPR Interview.
Dr. Coppola speaks with WRHU Radio, Hofstra University, about his experiences in Iraq taking care of injured troops and Iraqi children, the quality of war-zone military hospital facilities, and how the current mission in the Middle East will affect civilian medical care. Listen to the WRHU Interview.
Dr. Coppola speaks with WRFG Radio, Atlanta, about the obstacles faced when treating children in Iraq. Listen as he discusses cases of PTSD, child soldiers in modern warfare, and children left homeless upon release from the U.S. military hospital in Balad. Listen to the WRFG Interview.
Dr. Coppola speaks with KBUL Radio, Billings, Montana, about the civilian toll of the war in Iraq and the Iraqi children he treated who were caught in the crossfire during his service as an Air Force surgeon at a combat support hospital in Balad. Listen to the KBUL Interview.
Dr. Coppola speaks with Passionate Internet Voices Talk Radio on May, 13, 2010 about his personal journey to Iraq, the protrayal of the U.S. military in the media, and the role and responsibilities of U.S. soldiers and officers. Listen to the PIVR Interview.
Press releases
December 17, 2009. U.S. Pediatric Surgeon Heals War’s Youngest Victims in Iraq, Donates Medical Aid to Displaced Children in Kabul, Afghanistan. Download now.
December 4, 2009. Author & U.S. Pediatric Surgeon Lt. Col. Dr. Chris Coppola Warns Troop Surge May Hurt Afghan Civilian Population, Particularly Children. Download now.
