Collier County Medical Society is pleased to announce that Hermes Koop, MD is the recipient of the 2026 CCMS Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors a CCMS member who deserves special recognition for making outstanding contributions to the practice of medicine, and displaying dedication, commitment, leadership, and excellence that spans their professional career and aligns with the CCMS mission.
CCMS will present the award at the CCMS 69th Annual Meeting & Installation of Officers on June 20th, Arthrex One Conference Center. Interested attendees can register for the event online or by contacting CCMS: (239) 435-7727 or info@ccmsonline.org. Sponsorships are also available.
Dr. Koop, nominated by Dr. Paul Jones, was selected for his decades of distinguished service as a physician, educator, and healthcare leader. Since moving to Naples in 1992, he has provided patient care in both solo and group practice settings and, in 2009, established a concierge medical practice. He has had a long-standing association with NCH, where he has served in numerous leadership roles, including President of the Medical Staff, Chairman of the Department of Medicine, Chairman of the Credentials Committee, and as a member of the NCH Board of Trustees.
“I am truly honored by this award, and I am so grateful and proud of the Southwest Florida community, Naples Comprehensive Health, the physicians, the fellows, the residents, the medical students, my work colleagues, and my family for their contributions and support to my career,” said Dr. Koop. “It has been and continues to be an incredible pleasure. Thank you CCMS!”
Dr. Koop has been extensively involved at NCH in both graduate and undergraduate medical education. Not only does he serve on the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Committee, he is also the Designated Institutional Official for GME and currently oversees and supports multiple residency and fellowship programs. Dr. Koop also holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and was awarded “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” in 2024 from the Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Furthermore, he has been instrumental in developing the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine in Naples.
“Dr. Koop’s efforts at establishing a robust medical education system in Collier County will help to ensure that our community will have a perpetual pool of young physicians to care for our population well into the future,” said Dr. Jones. “This is his legacy and it is well worth celebrating.”
A Fellow of the American College of Physicians since 1992, Dr. Koop was named NCH Physician of the Year in 2006 and has been board certified in Internal Medicine since 1987. Born in Baghdad, Iraq to Dutch parents, he spent his early years living internationally before completing his education in the United States. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Good Samaritan Medical Center, and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Arizona.
“It is a privilege to recognize Dr. Koop for his lifetime of service and dedication to the advancement of medicine and medical education,” said CCMS Board President, Dr. Jose Baez. “His leadership and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on the healthcare community in Collier County.”