Rachel joined the UMG team in January of 2021. She completed her Bachelor of Science at Emory University in 2009, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Columbia University in 2012, and her Master of Science in Nursing and Midwifery at Columbia University in 2013. She began her career in Elmira, NY with Arnot Ogden Medical Center, where she practiced for 7 years before relocating to Rochester, NY to join UMG.

Rachel practices full-scope midwifery, including complete pregnancy/postnatal care and well-woman care. Her areas of special interest include adolescent sexual health, sexual assault and survivor recovery care, infertility and cycle tracking for natural family planning, and sexual dysfunction (including desire, arousal, orgasmic, and pain disorders).

Rachel is a Finger Lakes native, and has relocated to the Rochester area with her family. Beyond midwifery, she loves to cook elaborate meals, hike through forests, and swim in fresh water.

Certified Specialties

Certified Nurse Midwife - American Midwifery Certification Board

Faculty Appointments

Assistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

Credentials

Education

MS | Columbia University School Of Nursing. Midwife, Certified. 2013

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

5.0

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

5.0

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

5.0

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0

Patient Comments

5.0

Rachel was amazing, informative and made me very comfortable

Nov 22, 2024

5.0

I've never felt more heard and cared for. I always leave feeling so much better about myself and my health.

Jul 22, 2024

5.0

Great provider!

Jun 10, 2024

5.0

Rachel was absolutely amazing! She helped me better understand my health and what I've been going through. She made me not feel alone in my health situation and explained everything so well. We have a plan for my care as well. I feel so much better after that appointment.

May 25, 2024

5.0

She is wonderful

May 12, 2024

5.0

Rachel is kind, caring, and prioritizes my concerns. She is realistic and honest in a gentle way that patient's benefit from.

Feb 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Rachel and her shadower, Brittany, made me feel so comfortable! I know it is in my best interest to see other providers during my pregnancy, and I'm hoping everyone else is as great as that duo. They both made me feel like I had been their patient for years and made me feel so comfortable, which made it easier for me to ask any and all questions that I had. I immediately knew I made the right decision of having a midwife.

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

Really cares about her patients and takes the time to listen and discuss concerns. Made me feel very comfortable and explained everything so thoroughly.

Nov 22, 2023

5.0

The URMC midwives are always great! Highly recommended by all.

Aug 04, 2023

5.0

Handled delivering negative news well and caring.

Jul 20, 2023

5.0

Rachel has always been great to work with, she unfortunately has had to deliver bad news about complications multiple times to me and always handles with care and kindness helping me feel heard and making sure I understand all procedures to follow. I've never felt rushed and all concerns are answered

Jul 09, 2023

5.0

Rachel was friendly and competent and made me feel at ease.

May 11, 2023

5.0

Rachel was wonderful! Personal, at ease, laughed with us, very relatable!

Apr 18, 2023

Rachel Cooper is an excellent midwife. She really cares about her patients and took the time to answer all of my questions.

Apr 03, 2023

5.0

They are very supportive

Mar 16, 2023

5.0

I would recommend Rachel to anyone [...]

Nov 23, 2022

5.0

Rachel went over all my options and explained them thoroughly in a kind, professional manner. She read my chart to refresh her memory prior to my visit. She's fantastic!

May 25, 2022

5.0

Rachel listened to me and took the time to problem solve and explain issue to me. She gave me options and together we came up with a plan.

Mar 14, 2022