Linda Hopkins

Linda Hopkins, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics within the ObGyn&RS division.

Dr. Hopkins' research interests include:

• Fetal anomalies
• Fetal surgery
• Fetal brain development
• Fetal treatment
• Prenatal diagnosis
• Palliative care

Her educational background spans prestigious institutions with a B.S. in Biology from Stanford University (1991), M.D. from Northwestern University (1998), and comprehensive clinical training at UCSF including Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002), ATCR in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (2003), and Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine (2005).

Dr. Hopkins' publication record reveals significant contributions to understanding labor progression across different patient populations, fetal development, and prenatal diagnostic techniques, with a focus on improving outcomes for high-risk pregnancies.

Her professional achievements include:

• Meredith Benjamin Memorial Award, Northwestern University Medical School (1995)
• Alpha Omega Alpha, Northwestern University Chapter of AOA (1997)
• Evidence-Based Medicine Scholars Award, University of California San Francisco Residency Program (2002)
• Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award for Faculty Members, University of California, San Francisco (2007)

As an educator at UCSF, Dr. Hopkins plays a critical role in training medical students and residents in obstetrics and gynecology, with particular expertise in managing complex fetal conditions and high-risk pregnancies through the specialized programs available at UCSF.