Dr. Elizabeth Cooley, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Cooley is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician and the founder of Hometown Family Medicine PLLC. Her vision is to transform how healthcare is delivered with direct primary care; an innovative, alternative path to the insurance-based system. After working for several large healthcare systems in the area, Dr. Cooley realized the focus needs to shift from rushed, transactional visits to personalized, preventative and comprehensive care that empowers patients to live healthier lives.

Direct Primary Care restores the patient-doctor relationship and understands the importance of access and consistency.

Born and raised in Central New York, Dr. Cooley received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Middlebury College. She is a graduate of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, completed her internship in obstetrics & gynecology at SUNY Upstate and her residency in family medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse. She returned home to Central New York and has been active in our medical community since 2010.

When she’s not caring for patients she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, running and horseback riding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Direct Primary Care is a membership-based model where patients pay a low, flat monthly fee for comprehensive primary care services. There are no copays, no deductibles, and no insurance billing, which allows for more personalized and accessible care.

  • We recommend keeping insurance for services outside of primary care, such as hospitalizations, surgeries, or specialist care. Your DPC membership covers everyday healthcare needs, but insurance can help protect you from major medical expenses.

  • We offer a transparent, flat monthly fee with no hidden charges. Please contact us or visit our pricing page for the most current rates.

  • If specialist care is needed, we will coordinate referrals and help you navigate options. Although membership does not cover specialist visits, we support you through every step of the process and Dr. Cooley will discuss your care directly with your specialist.