About
Christopher Cooper, MD, MPH, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience practicing in Lexington, South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from the University of South Carolina in 2008 and his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2013. Before medical school, he completed an Associate Degree in Nursing at O-C Technical College in 2004. His internal medicine residency training took place at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Tyler, where he graduated in 2017. He then returned to the University of South Carolina to earn a Master of Public Health in 2019. Dr. Cooper holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also carries certifications in laboratory direction for moderate complexity labs, aesthetic procedures including Botox, Juvederm, and Kybella, and hormone optimization through The Hormonal Health Institute.
Dr. Cooper's clinical interests center on functional and integrative medicine, hormone optimization, medical weight loss, and aesthetic services. He also incorporates spirituality into his approach to patient care. Patients frequently describe his bedside manner as empathetic and his listening skills as exceptional. Outside the office, he is a father of two boys and schedules his personal life around them. He believes deeply in the value of time and relationships, and that conviction shapes the way he cares for every patient at SC My Care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of South Carolina, B.S. Biology and Chemistry, Class of 2008
Medical School
University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Class of 2013
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Sciences Center – Tyler, Class of 2017
Additional Training
O-C Technical College, Associates Degree in Nursing, Class of 2004; University of South Carolina School of Public Health, Masters in Public Health (MPH), 2019
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cooper right for?
Dr. Cooper works well with adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or hormone imbalances. Patients pursuing medical weight loss benefit from his supervised programs using semaglutide, tirzepatide, and phentermine. He also suits adults interested in hormone optimization, bioidentical hormone replacement, or testosterone therapy. Those dealing with depression, anxiety, or ADD/ADHD will find his integrative approach attentive to both physical and mental health. Busy professionals and parents who need reliable same-day access and around-the-clock communication are a natural fit for his practice model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cooper treats a wide range of adult conditions including hypertension, diabetes, chronic disease, hormone imbalances, obesity, ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, wound care, and INR management. He also supervises medical weight loss programs and provides aesthetic services. His integrative and functional medicine approach means he looks at root causes, not just symptoms.
Yes, Dr. Cooper holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He displays a verified ABIM digital badge and maintains his certification as an active physician. He also holds certifications in hormone optimization, laboratory direction, and medical aesthetics.
Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2013. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Tyler in 2017. He later earned a Master of Public Health from the University of South Carolina School of Public Health in 2019.
Dr. Cooper uses functional and integrative models of care alongside shared decision-making. He focuses on identifying root causes and building customized care plans. He also incorporates spirituality into his practice when appropriate. Patients consistently describe his approach as empathetic, thorough, and attentive.
Yes, Dr. Cooper provides hormone and peptide therapy, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and testosterone replacement therapy. He holds certification in hormone optimization through The Hormonal Health Institute. He works with each patient to determine the right therapy based on individual labs and health goals.
Yes, Dr. Cooper supervises medical weight loss programs at SC My Care. He prescribes and monitors semaglutide, tirzepatide, and phentermine based on each patient's needs. His approach pairs medication management with nutritional counseling for long-term results.
Yes, Dr. Cooper holds certifications in Botox, Juvederm, and Kybella. He provides these aesthetic treatments directly at SC My Care in Lexington. Patients can address cosmetic goals within the same practice that manages their primary care.
Dr. Cooper has more than 20 years of medical experience, beginning with his Associate Degree in Nursing in 2004 and continuing through his medical degree, residency, and public health training. He founded SC My Care and has built its clinical program around internal medicine, functional health, and integrative care.
Yes, Dr. Cooper conducts virtual visits through a secure telehealth platform. Members also receive telemedicine devices, including Bluetooth glucometers and blood pressure cuffs, that upload readings directly to the practice dashboard. He remains reachable by text, phone, video, or email around the clock.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026