Dr. Heather A. Hopkins M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3-3420 Kuhio Hwy Suite B Lihue HI, 96766Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Heather Hopkins is a physiatrist practicing in Lihue, HI. Dr. Hopkins is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Hopkins focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Hopkins can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1999
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain
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