Biography

  Chris Cooley completed her Masters of Science  at the Sage Colleges and she is a licensed NYS Family Nurse Practitioner.  Chris has over 25 years experience providing direct patient care as a NP formerly at  Upstate Gastroenterology  in Troy.  Prior to Upstate, Chris was a RN at Samaritan Hospital for 9 years in medical surgical and staff education.  She  has managed care for  patient’s experiencing acute and chronic illnesses with a focus in gastroenterology (disorders of stomach & intestine)  and hepatology (liver ) as well as various other medical issues.  Treatment included yet  was  not limited to   reflux, heartburn, Barrett's esophagitis,  ulcers , Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis,  celiac sprue,  abdominal pain,  Irritable bowel syndrome -IBS and liver disease including  elevated liver enzymes , Hepatitis C and fatty liver .  Evaluation and testing for lactose intolerance and bacterial overgrowth .  Health teaching and education for weight management  and evaluation for abnormal weight loss.  Chris was a prior primary care provider with thorough understanding of interrelated  gastrointestinal issues.  Clinical research coordinator for multiple GI studies. Clinical privileges Samaritan Hospital, St. Peter's Health Partner's. Former team trainer for the Freihofer’s Run for Woman and Troy Turkey trot. In addition to medicine she enjoys her wonderful family and grandchildren as well as time in the garden.