He completed his medical education at Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine and graduated in 1999. Between 2000-2002, he worked as a general practitioner in Yalova and then served in the military service in Ankara. He completed his general surgery specialty education at Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine between 2003-2009. He completed his compulsory service at Giresun Espiye State Hospital between 2009-2010. He left his office in 2010 and worked in various private hospitals in Ordu and Istanbul until 2012. In 2012, he worked in the General Surgery Clinic of Bursa Private Life Hospital. Kopal, who speaks English, is married and has 2 daughters.