Biographical summary
Puanani Hopson D.O., is a pediatric gastroenterologist. Her clinical focus includes:
- Gastrointestinal manifestations of eosinophilic disorders, specifically eosinophilic esophagitis
- Caring for children with pancreatic disease, specifically exocrine pancreatic disorders and pancreatitis
- Care and diagnosis of children with aerodigestive disorders, or problems breathing, feeding, and swallowing
- Promoting understanding of disease and treatment for each patient and their caregivers
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide the best comprehensive care for gastrointestinal related disorders
In addition to her clinic activities, Dr. Hopson remains active in research and education, providing mentorship to pediatric residents and fellows.
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
Fellow - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and NutritionOrlando Health, University of Florida
- 2017
Internship/Residency - PediatricsUniversity of Hawaii
- 2014
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineArizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
- 2014
Fellow - Osteopathic Medicine Teaching and Research FellowArizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
- 2009
Master of Science - Biomedical ScienceCollege of Health Sciences, Midwestern University
- 2007
BS - KinesiologyIndiana University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Pediatric GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 2017
Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2020
Young Investigator Award 2020 World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
- 2019
Graduate Medical Education Research AwardUniversity of Florida
- 2017
Kenneth Ash NICU Resident AwardUniversity of Hawaii
- 2017
Nightingale AwardUniversity of Hawaii
- 2017
Pediatric Resident Community Physician AwardUniversity of Hawaii
- 2016
Resident Teaching AwardUniversity of Hawaii
- 2011
Osteopathic Medical Teaching and Research ScholarshipMidwestern University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Committee MemberNASPGHAN Professional Education Committee
- 2022 - present
Commiittee MemberNASPGHAN Diversity Special Interest Group
- 2021 - present
Active MemberDepartment of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine & Mayo Clinic Children’s Center - Ask Mayo Expert
- 2021 - present
Active MemberResident Recruitment Comittee - Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine & Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
- 2021 - present
AdvisorPediatric Resident Advisor
- 2021 - present
Active MemberDepartment Gastroenterology - Ask mayo Expert
- 2020 - present
Active MemberPediatric Aerodigestive Program Work Group
- 2019 - present
Committee MemberCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER) Young Investigators Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberSOEP Mentorship & Networking Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2019 - present
MemberFellowship Committee, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- 2018 - present
MemberCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER)
- 2018 - present
MemberCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research Trainee Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberNorth American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- 2015 - 2017
MemberGME Committee, University of Hawaii
- 2015 - 2017
MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, University of Hawaii
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- 2009 - 2018
MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
- 2009 - 2014
MemberMidwestern University Health Outreach through Medical Education (HOME)
- 2008 - 2010
MemberMidwestern University DOCARE International
Publications