Professional Interests:
- Comprehensive pediatric care for children of all ages
- Newborn care
- Adolescent medicine
- Development and Behavior
- Social Determinants of Health
- Preventative medicine
- Childhood obesity
- Children with chronic medical conditions
Originally from Northern California, Dr. Hopper attended UC Santa Cruz for his undergraduate education. He then spent 5 years living and working abroad in Argentina, England and France, before attending medical school. Dr. Hopper received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY. His Pediatric Residency was completed at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Hopper is now thrilled to be practicing community pediatrics in beautiful Sonoma County.
Dr. Hopper believes that all children should have access to quality primary pediatric care. He is passionate about developing close relationships with families, monitoring every child’s growth and development closely with a focus on preventative care.
Dr. Hopper’s hobbies include soccer, running, gardening, travel and spending time outdoors. When not at Petaluma Health Center, Dr. Hopper loves spending time with his wife and son.
