A longtime resident of Louisiana, Dr. Arthur Copes laid the foundation for his successful medical career with an associate of science in medical orthotics and prosthetics from Tulane University and Delgado College in New Orleans. He went on to complete medical studies in multiple fields at institutions that span the United States. Dr. Arthur Copes earned a bachelor of science and a Ph.D. in orthotics from Columbia Pacific University in Mill Valley, California, and later secured his doctor of naturopathic medicine from the Yamuni Institute of the Healing Arts in New Delhi, India. Since 2012, Dr. Arthur Copes has owned and operated Bio Wellness Center, a private practice in Baton Rouge. The practice uses nutrition and naturopathic treatment compounds to address conditions that include high blood pressure, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sinusitis, and migraine headaches. In addition to serving in chief executive capacities, Dr. Copes sees an average of three to seven patients on a daily basis.