Summary

 Dr. Chris Cooper, O.D. is a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry and the Vice Chairperson of the Tennessee Board of Optometry. He holds a 7-year appointment by the Governor of Tennessee to the Health Regulator Board. Dr. Cooper is one of 5 optometrists who, working as regulators, oversee the health, welfare, and safety of patients by interpretation and enforcement of the laws pertaining to patient care and licensure of doctors. Dr. Cooper drafted the original tele-health regulations for Tennessee optometrists.

At West Tennessee Eye, Dr. Cooper specializes in

  • Ocular surface disease /Dry eye
  • Glaucoma management
  • Diabetic eye disease
  • Speciality contact lenses
  • Keratoconus/other corneal diseases
  • and more!

Dr. Cooper completed his academic clinical training at Kirtland Air Force Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received his doctorate in optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in ocular disease in partnership with the Vitreo-Retinal Foundation and Charles Retina Center. Balancing his clinical training, he completed the Wharton School of Business Chief Executive Optometrist program at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Cooper earned board certification by the American Board of Optometry. Currently, he is the senior managing partner of West Tennessee Eye.

Dr. Cooper was selected in 2005 to start Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVCI), Inc. doctor-to-doctor liaison program. He managed a team of 18 doctors across the United States for JJVCI. While managing and training this team, he also lectured nationally on practice management, silicone hydrogel technology and the clinical benefits this technology brings to both patient and doctor. He returned to full-time private practice in 2015.

Dr. Cooper was honored by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of ‘Ten Outstanding Young Americans’ for his humanitarian work in developing countries for both eye care and economic development through fair trade. Other notable Tennesseans who received this national award include Al Gore and Elvis Presley.

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Office Location

West Tennessee Eye

8120 US Highway 51 N Ste 7Millington, TN 38053
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher H Cooper

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher H Cooper has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher H Cooper has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Eye Exam
  • Vision Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Optometry, Tennessee, 2027, Active

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