Randall Cope, DO

Hospitalist Medicine
Asheville Hospitalist Group

Dr. Cope has been with Asheville Hospitalist Group since 2008. Prior to joining the group, he practiced as a hospitalist at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, admitting and managing the patient's inpatient care through to discharge. He handled management of patients in the ICU and performed invasive procedures as indicated.

Specialties: Internal Medicine, Osteopathy

Medical School: Des Moines University

Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Des Moines 

Professional Societies: American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, American College of Physicians

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, 08/27/2007, Expiration 12/31/2017

Added Qualifications: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support (BLS); Competency in multiple procedures including thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tubes, arterial lines, and all venous access techniques; rapid induction and ET intubation

What do you find most rewarding about your area of practice? Hospitalist medicine challenges you to think on your feet, and the pathology changes daily.

Why did you decide to specialize in your specialty? I like to do procedures and to take care of critically-ill patients along with some of the more common illnesses. I don't like the 'same old, same old' on a daily basis, and this specialty keeps you fresh.

What do you like most about practicing at Mission Health System? There are plenty of specialists around to assist with the complex cases and to bounce ideas off of. I usually learn something new or am refreshed on an obscure topic on a daily basis.

Personal Interests: Dr. Cope enjoys skiing, weight training, hiking and camping. He also likes clay shooting.