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Matthew R. Hopkins, M.D.

  1. Gynecologist
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Matthew Hopkins completed his Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN. He provides care for women with benign gynecologic conditions and is jointly appointed in Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Surgery. He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. His clinical expertise includes:

  • Management of abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids
  • Diagnosis and treatment of uterine polyps
  • Evaluation and management of ovarian cysts
  • Evaluation and management of chronic pelvic pain
  • Evaluation and management congenital urogenital anomalies
  • Evaluation and management of IUD related complications

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hopkins is active in research, medical education, and clinical ethics. He is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, having authored over 50 peer review publications, book chapters, etc.

  1. Adenomyosis
  2. Adnexal tumor
  3. Bacterial vaginosis
  4. Cervical dysplasia
  5. Chronic pelvic pain
  6. Ectopic pregnancy
  7. Endometriosis
  8. Heavy menstrual bleeding
  9. HPV infection
  10. Imperforate hymen
  11. Lichen sclerosus
  12. Lower genital tract dysplasia
  13. Menopause
  14. Menstrual cramps
  15. Miscarriage
  16. Ovarian cyst
  17. Painful intercourse
  18. Perimenopause
  19. Polycystic ovary syndrome
  20. Postmenopausal bleeding
  21. Primary ovarian insufficiency
  22. Septate uterus
  23. Sexually transmitted disease
  24. Uterine anomaly
  25. Uterine fibroid
  26. Uterine polyps
  27. Vaginal atrophy
  28. Vaginal yeast infection
  29. Vaginitis
  30. Vulvar dysplasia
  31. Vulvodynia
  1. Ablation
  2. CO-2 laser treatment
  3. Colposcopy
  4. Conization
  5. Diagnostic hysteroscopy
  6. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  7. Endometrial ablation
  8. Endometriosis surgery
  9. Female hormone replacement therapy
  10. Hysteroscopy
  11. Laparoscopic surgery
  12. Laser surgery
  13. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
  14. Minimally invasive surgery
  15. Pelvic exam
  16. Polypectomy
  17. Radiofrequency ablation
  • Minimally invasive gynecologic surgical procedures
  • Office hysteroscopy
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Benign adnexal masses
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Surgical education
  • Clinical ethics
  1. 2004
    ResidentObstetrics and Gynecology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2004
    ResidentDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2000
    MD - AOAUniversity of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
  4. 1996
    BS with Distinction - BiologyGonzaga University

Certifications

  1. 2005
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Excellence in Teaching at the Legacy LevelMayo Clinic Academy of Educational Excellence
  2. 2016
    2016 List of Best Doctors for WomenMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  3. 2015
    2015 List of Best DoctorsMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  4. 2008
    Jerome J. Hoffman Award Postgraduate Prize Paper (3rd place)American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  5. 2007
    Charles S. Field AwardDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  6. 2007
    ACOG/CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident EducationAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  7. 2005
    CPI-10 Award for Development of an Endoscopic Lab & Endoscopic Curriculum (10% Category 1 time and $25,000 in funding)Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  8. 2003
    Randall Travel AwardDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  9. 2000
    Alpha Omega Alpha MembershipAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  10. 1992
    Cum LaudeGonzaga University

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Exam Question WriterAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2. 2023 - 2024
    Chair of Ethics CommitteeAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  3. 2022 - present
    GYN Medical DirectorDepartment of Employee Community Health
  4. 2022 - present
    JTAAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  5. 2022 - present
    SMEAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  6. 2021 - present
    Member - JMIGS Ethics CommitteeAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  7. 2020 - 2023
    Member - Ethics CommitteeAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  8. 2019 - present
    Education ChairMayo Clinic Clinical Ethics Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  9. 2018 - 2019
    Post-Chair of Hysteroscopy Special Interest GroupAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  10. 2018 - 2019
    Nominations Committee, MemberAAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  11. 2017 - 2018
    Chair of Hysteroscopy Special Interest GroupAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  12. 2016 - 2017
    Vice Chair of Hysteroscopy Special Interest GroupAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  13. 2015 - 2016
    Physician ChampionDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  14. 2015
    Continuing Education ReviewerAAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  15. 2015 - 2022
    ChairOB/GYN Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  16. 2012 - 2022
    Clinical DirectorMinimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  17. 2012 - 2022
    MemberOB/Gyn Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  18. 2011 - present
    MemberEuropean Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy
  19. 2011 - 2016
    Co-ChairStandardize Initiative, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  20. 2011 - 2016
    MemberInternal Advisory Group, Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media
  21. 2011
    MemberPractice and Quality Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  22. 2011 - present
    Video Abstract ReviewerAAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  23. 2010 - 2018
    MemberSurgical Quality Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Surgical Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  24. 2010 - 2014
    MemberPerinatal Quality and Event Review Subcommittee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  25. 2007 - 2020
    MemberGonda 15 Liason, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  26. 2006 - 2022
    MemberOB/GYN Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  27. 2006 - present
    Elected FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  28. 2005 - 2014
    MemberSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  29. 2004 - 2006
    Co-ChairPerinatal Quality Indicators Subcommittee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  30. 2004 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  31. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  32. 2004 - present
    MemberAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  33. 2003 - 2004
    Chief Resident RepresentativeOB/GYN Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  34. 2003 - 2004
    Administrative Chief ResidentResidency Program, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  35. 2000 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  36. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  37. 2000 - present
    MemberMinnesota Section, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  38. 2000 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  39. 2000 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  40. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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