
Gregory E Cooper, MD, Ph.D.
Memory and Cognitive Disorders NeurologyNeurology
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Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Gregory E Cooper
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Greg Cooper, M.D., PhD., is chief of adult neurology and director of the Memory Center at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Cooper received his MD and PhD from the University of Kentucky before completing his residency in neurology and fellowship in behavioral neurology and cognitive neuroscience at the University of Iowa. He briefly directed the dementia clinic at the University of Iowa before joining the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky, and later formed and directed the Baptist Health Memory Care Program until joining Norton in 2021.
While Dr. Cooper focuses on the care and treatment of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, he has been active in research serving as principal investigator on a number of clinical trials. He also has a strong interest in education and caregiver support.
2023 American Association for Physician Leadership Fellow (FAAPL)
Dr. Cooper was selected as a 2023 American Association for Physician Leadership Fellow. The AAPL Fellowship is the most prestigious professional designation in the physician leadership community, a distinction for physicians that have obtained the Certified Physician Executive (CPE) credential, and have demonstrated substantial contributions to the field of physician leadership on a regional and national level.
Certified Physician Investigator (CPI)
Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators
Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Certifying Commission in Medical Management
Publications:
Grabowski, T.J., Anderson, S.W. and Cooper, G.E. (2002) Disorders of Cognitive Function. Continuum. 8(2).
Greenberg, S.M., Shin, Y., Grabowski, T.J., Cooper, G.E., Rebeck, G.W., Iglesias, S., Chapon, F., Tournier-Lasserve, E. and Baron, J.-C. (2003) Hemorrhagic Stroke Associated with the Iowa Amyloid Precursor Protein Mutation. Neurology 60:1020-1022.
Cooper, G.E. and Schmitt, F.A. (2005) A “Field Guide” to Mental Status Testing. Practical Neurology 4(1):68-73.
Nelson, P.T., Kryscio, R.J., Jicha, G.A., Abner, E.L., Schmitt, F.A., Xu, L., Cooper, G.E., Smith, C.D., and Markesbery, W.R. (2009) Relative preservation of MMSE scores in autopsy-proven dementia with Lewy bodies. Neurology 73(14):1127-1133.
Richard J. Kryscio, Erin L. Abner, Gregory E. Cooper, David W. Fardo, Gregory A. Jicha, Peter T. Nelson, Charles D. Smith, Linda J. Van Eldik, Lijie Wan, and Frederick A. Schmitt (2014) Self-reported memory complaints: implications from a longitudinal cohort with autopsies. Neurology 2014 Oct 7;83(15):1359-6.
Xiuhua Ding , MS, Richard J. Kryscio, PhD, Joshua Turner, MS, Gregory A. Jicha, MD, PhD, Gregory Cooper, MD, Allison Caban-Holt,PhDb, Frederick Schmitt, PhD, Erin Abner, PhD (2016) Self-Reported Sleep Apnea and Dementia Risk: Findings from the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease with Vitamin E and Selenium Trial. J Am Geriatr Soc 2016.
Erin L. Abner, Peter T. Nelson, Gregory A. Jicha, Gregory E. Cooper, David W. Fardo, Frederick A. Schmitt, Richard J. Kryscio (2019) Tobacco Smoking and Dementia in a Kentucky Cohort: A Competing Risk Analysis. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease 2019; 68(2):625-633.
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Locations
- Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurology
- 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40241
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-394-6460
- fax: 502-394-6465
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Neurology, 1999
- Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Neurology, 1998
- Internship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Internal Medicine, 1995
- Medical Education: University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1994
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana Medicaid
- Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
- Anthem Pathway
- Anthem Pathway Transition
- CareSource Indiana Medicaid
- CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
- Cigna
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Encore
- Essence
- First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
- HealthSmart
- Hosparus
- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- Kentucky Medicaid
- Kentucky Medicare
- MDwise
- MHS
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
- Passport Marketplace
- Provider Net/OMCA
- Sagamore
- Signature Advantage
- SIHO
- TRICARE Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
207 ratings, 88 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
Dr Greg Cooper is such a kind man, and listens to your questions with answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Very competent and welcoming staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
I tell everyone about Norton's.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
This was an experience that tops all the previous wilh all other first time meeting with a new Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Cooper. He is the best provider we have ever seen. He sets us at ease, answers questions and explains treatment options well. The amount of time he spends with us is remarkable and I hope the institute continues to allow that practice and doesn't put "quotas" on providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
This is a great practice and always enjoy going unlike another practice I go to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Cooper is an excellent provider. He Is Compassionate, humane, erudite and focused. He was able to help in an urgent situation for me and his knowledge is reassuring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr Cooper is extremely personable. Professional and empathetic. He listens carefully and asks questions that invite the patient to participate in hi/her own care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr. Cooper is wonderful! We are privileged to be under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr cooper made me feel very comfortable. I was anxious about this appointment and he gave me the time to explain why I was concerned about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Cooper is an excellent provider. He educates us on Frank's diagnosis, expectations and options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Pleasant visit. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Outstanding.I am very comfortable with care I get from Dr Cooper
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr Cooper was very knowledgeable and gave great feedback. He also scheduled some additional tests to continue to verify the diagnosis. He also did not rush and made me feel like I was important.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
I saw Dr. Greg Cooper recently, and I can't say enough good things about him. He's compassionate, patient, and has a calm, reassuring way about him. He's clearly very knowledgeable in neurology, and he explained my situation in a way that made sense without talking "over my head." With something as heavy as dementia, it matters who's in your corner-Dr. Cooper is exactly who you want. Highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
We love Dr cooper. Staff is good. [...]
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Effic and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
He was very thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
He is helpful, considerate, understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. Cooper was exceptionally kind and allowed for as much time needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
Good visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Cooper was wonderful !My husband and I were very happy with our appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Very helpful. Explains very well. So glad he can spend time with us and not seemed to in a hurry
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr. Cooper is very professional and explains his diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr Cooper & staff are wonderful, always very kind & caring. We couldn't ask for a bettet neurologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr. Cooper did not rush thru the evaluation nor the time he spent with me answering questions and explaining things. Very kind and informative. Truly listened to all of my concerns. Excellent visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Really enjoyed meeting him. His insights were useful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr cooper is excellent and I would recommend him to anyone who needed neurology services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Great person and doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr Cooper is wonderful, for the first time we have a better understanding of his condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
We appreciate his empathy and knowledge and resources he shared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Cooper shows genuine interest in my personal situation and takes time to investigate and discuss with me. His focus is solid and appears to only have concern for me, with no hurry to get to the next patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Excellent visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Cooper is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Cooper wes a good choice of drs for me. He did everything expected, answered questions. And gave advice. He understood caregiving can be stressful and cause health concerns of the caregiver.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
The provider was above my expectations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Strong support and help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Very professionable and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
I was comfortable and l
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very personable MD that was attentive to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
He is a wonder Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Very professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Excellent physician, excellent staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Cooper is the best neurologist that we could possibly have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
One of the best doctors I have ever seen. He is professional ,kind, patient and very knowledgeable. He elevates the organization
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
An excellent Physician and place to have traeatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
My Doctor was very informative and took time to explain answers to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr Copper is a very good Dr and cares about the people in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Very caring and knowledgeable about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
He is a top notch provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr Gregory Cooper was phenomenal in explaining how my brain works and looking at my films and going through them with me. He answered all of my questions and put me at ease. He has great bedside manner. He's even the one that called me from the waiting room. I was very impressed with him. The office was clean And spacious.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
He was very kind, patient and attentive to what we had to say and ask
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Good listener and explained well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
I think Dr. Cooper & his staff are wonderful. I am very grateful for the concern and care the staff demonstrate at my visit. Thank You!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr Cooper is exactly the individual we needed; caring, understanding, intelligent, well informed and professional. The entire staff is top shelf
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Cooper is one of the best physicians I've ever met or seen and I've met physicians around the country when I was a recruiter for a Norton subsidiary and later for another physician recruiting company.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Best I have ever had. Gave time for my wife to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Excellent care, compassion, professionalism, and humor. Dr. Cooper is outstanding, humorous, caring and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
New patient, I was very pleased with everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
The provider is kind and polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Everybody I dealt with seemed happy to see me which made me feel welcome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
I wish all the doctors were as thorough and friendly as Dr Cooper.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
He has a good sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Thank you for Dr. Cooper for your patience in allaying my fears about having dementia in light of my family history/
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Love the way Dr. Cooper has time and really listens to my concernsI am responding to this survey for my husband as his mental condition makes him unable to respond
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
We love Dr Cooper! We travel from Lexington to see him and be a part of the infusion center. His kindness and wholistic approach to medicine is beyond measure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Fabulous incredibly organized explained options extremely well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
On time All staff was courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
Dr Cooper is amazing. He always listens closely to our concerns and offers insight, as appropriate. Mom feels very comfortable with him and we appreciate him and the entire staff at the Memory Care Center.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr. Cooper is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Appreciated the time the provider took to learn of health needs and make suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Cooper was exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
We're both professionals and we received excellent professional care! Dr. Cooper acted like he had all the time in the world to listen to my words and my husband's worries. We felt very good when we left
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Always pleased with this care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Cooper's care and interaction with me were helpful and very understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Dr. Cooper is very professional, extremely patient in answering questions & is very easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
I will be back
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
I truly appreciate Dr. Cooper and am thankful for his advice. I would look forward to any future appointments. He is very thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
dr. Cooper. Explained everything extremely well and made us feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Dr Cooper was wonderful. He understood my concerns, walked me through test results, and provided reassurance about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Attentive, knowledgeable, informative, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
I wish all medical facilities were like Norton.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Thorough and Caring