About
Dr. Elizabeth Cooley is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Hometown Family Medicine PLLC in New Hartford, New York. Born and raised in Central New York, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Middlebury College before going on to the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed an internship in obstetrics and gynecology at SUNY Upstate and her family medicine residency at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse. She has been active in the Central New York medical community since 2010.
Dr. Cooley spent years working within large regional healthcare systems before founding her own practice. She launched Hometown Family Medicine to build something centered on thorough, preventive, and personalized care. Her clinical interests include chronic disease management across conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and thyroid disorders, as well as women's health and early intervention strategies. Outside the exam room, she enjoys time with her husband and three children, running, and horseback riding.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Middlebury College, B.S. Biochemistry
Medical School
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, Syracuse
Additional Training
Internship in Obstetrics & Gynecology, SUNY Upstate
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cooley right for?
Dr. Cooley is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a consistent, long-term relationship with one primary care physician. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, or thyroid disorders benefit from her focus on ongoing monitoring and early intervention. She also serves patients with women's health needs, including menopause management, contraceptive counseling, and initial infertility workups. Patients who want direct access to their doctor, without navigating phone trees or waiting days for answers, will find her practice well-suited to how they want to receive care. The practice currently serves patients from infancy through age 64.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cooley treats a broad range of conditions as a full-scope family medicine physician. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, anxiety, depression, thyroid disorders, sleep disorders, obesity, and skin infections. She also manages urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and other urgent care concerns within the membership.
Yes, Dr. Cooley holds board certification in family medicine. She completed her residency at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse and has practiced in Central New York since 2010.
Dr. Cooley earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed an internship in obstetrics and gynecology at SUNY Upstate and her family medicine residency at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse.
Yes, women's health is a core part of Dr. Cooley's clinical focus. She provides pap smears, breast exams, contraceptive counseling, mammogram referrals, menopause management, hormone therapy, and initial infertility workups and treatment. All of these services fall within the membership.
Yes, Dr. Cooley addresses many urgent care needs directly within the membership. She treats lacerations, respiratory infections, ear infections, UTIs, rashes, sports injuries, and gastrointestinal issues, among others. Members can typically reach her same day or next day for these concerns.
Yes. Dr. Cooley gives members her direct contact for phone calls, texts, and emails. She responds personally, so patients reach her directly rather than navigating office staff or call centers.
Yes, Dr. Cooley sees patients from infancy through age 17 as part of her full-scope family practice. Children under 18 qualify for the pediatric membership tier. She also handles sports physicals and routine preventive care for younger patients.
Dr. Cooley takes a proactive, prevention-first approach to chronic conditions. She builds ongoing relationships with her patients and focuses on lifestyle coaching, early intervention, and regular follow-up. For conditions like diabetes and hypertension, she monitors closely and adjusts treatment before problems escalate.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026