Amy Cooper, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, RNFA

Amy Cooper, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, RNFA, is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive neurology. She practices within the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she provides comprehensive care for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, atypical parkinsonian disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and other complex neurologic conditions. With more than fifteen years of nursing and advanced practice experience, Ms. Cooper brings expertise spanning neurology, neurosurgery, internal medicine, infectious diseases, and acute care.

At Vanderbilt, Ms. Cooper plays a central role in both clinical care and research. She evaluates patients with movement and cognitive disorders, performs advanced neurologic assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, and manages complex medication regimens. She is an active member of Vanderbilt’s multidisciplinary Huntington’s disease program, where she participates in genetic counseling discussions and specialized patient care. She also independently performs procedures including lumbar punctures and skin punch biopsies for both research and clinical purposes and developed Vanderbilt’s autonomic dysfunction clinic to improve patient access to specialized neurologic care.

Prior to joining Vanderbilt Neurology, Ms. Cooper practiced in neurosurgery, where she provided perioperative and postoperative care, conducted inpatient rounds, interpreted neuroimaging studies, and served as a surgical first assist. Her diverse healthcare background also includes experience in internal medicine, infectious diseases, HIV care, and aesthetic medicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served in a leadership role within Vanderbilt Health OnCall, coordinating advanced practice providers and supporting community-based care initiatives.

Ms. Cooper earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Maryville University and later completed a second master’s degree as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She also holds certification as a Registered Nurse First Assist. Beyond her clinical work, she serves on the Board of Directors for Mission MSA, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Multiple System Atrophy.Amy Cooper, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, RNFA, is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive neurology. She practices within the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she provides comprehensive care for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, atypical parkinsonian disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and other complex neurologic conditions. With more than fifteen years of nursing and advanced practice experience, Ms. Cooper brings expertise spanning neurology, neurosurgery, internal medicine, infectious diseases, and acute care.

At Vanderbilt, Ms. Cooper plays a central role in both clinical care and research. She evaluates patients with movement and cognitive disorders, performs advanced neurologic assessments, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, and manages complex medication regimens. She is an active member of Vanderbilt’s multidisciplinary Huntington’s disease program, where she participates in genetic counseling discussions and specialized patient care. She also independently performs procedures including lumbar punctures and skin punch biopsies for both research and clinical purposes and developed Vanderbilt’s autonomic dysfunction clinic to improve patient access to specialized neurologic care.

Prior to joining Vanderbilt Neurology, Ms. Cooper practiced in neurosurgery, where she provided perioperative and postoperative care, conducted inpatient rounds, interpreted neuroimaging studies, and served as a surgical first assist. Her diverse healthcare background also includes experience in internal medicine, infectious diseases, HIV care, and aesthetic medicine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served in a leadership role within Vanderbilt Health OnCall, coordinating advanced practice providers and supporting community-based care initiatives.

Ms. Cooper earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Maryville University and later completed a second master’s degree as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She also holds certification as a Registered Nurse First Assist. Beyond her clinical work, she serves on the Board of Directors for Mission MSA, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Multiple System Atrophy.