He did his undergraduate work at Clemson University and completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Upon graduation he was awarded the BJ Palmer Philosophy Distinction Award, the Service Distinction Award and the Milton W. Garfunkel Award, the highest award given to a Sherman College graduate. Dr. Dooley was enshrined in the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers in 2007.

Dr. Dooley is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, serves on the Board of Directors for the International Federation of Chiropractic Organizations, is an assistant professor at Sherman College of Chiropractic, and is a regularly sought-after speaker on chiropractic, both nationally and internationally.

He also is a member of the Pickens Chamber of Commerce, attends Faith Lutheran Chapel and is married to his best friend Dawn. Together they are blessed with two children, Sara and Jackson.