Christopher Hopkins, M.D.
Originally from Marble Falls, Texas; Dr. Christopher Hopkins specializes in complex wrist and elbow trauma and minimally invasive techniques including endoscopic and arthroscopic surgery. He performs a “suture free” endoscopic carpal tunnel release technique, and is published and has presented research on pediatric forearm fractures, lateral epicondylitis, and distal radius fractures.
After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin in June of 2008, he then received his Doctor of Medicine at University of Texas Medical Branch in May of 2012, Orthopedic Residency at The Campbell
Chris Hopkins, M.D.
Clinic (Memphis, Tennessee) in June of 2017 and Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital in July of 2017.
In addition to his medical accomplishments, Dr. Hopkins is also an avid runner and enjoys participating in marathons. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter, reading, weight training and playing tennis. When asked about his perfect day, Dr. Hopkins replied, “Going for a long run in the morning and hanging out at the lake with my friends and family.”
Education
Tufts Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship 08/2017-07/18
Fellow and Clinical Instructor
Boston, Massachusetts
Orthopedic Surgery Residency 07/2012-06/17
Campbell Clinic
Resident
Memphis, Tennessee
Doctor of Medicine 08/2008-06/12
University of Texas Medical Branch
Alpha Omega Alpha
Galveston, Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration, High Honors 09/2003-06/08
University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business
Austin, Texas
Masters in Professional Accounting, High Honors 09/2003-06/08
University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business
Austin, Texas
Licensure
State of Texas Medical Liscense #R8014
Publications
Hopkins CM, Throckmorton TW, Azar FM. Scapular Notching in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. [Manuscript accepted for publication by Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery].
Hopkins CM, Throckmorton TW, Azar FM, Miller RH, Mulligan RM, Hollins AM. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are similarly reliable in the Assessment of Glenohumeral Arthritis and Glenoid Version. [Manuscript submitted].
Hopkins CM, Calandruccio JH, Mauck BM, Azar FA. Controversies in Fractures of the Proximal Ulna. Controversies in Fracture Care. Orthopedic Clinics, Volume 48, Issue 1.
Kutsikovich JI, Hopkins CM, Gannon EW, Beaty JH, Sawyer JR, Spence DD, Kelly DM. Factors that Predict Instability in Pediatric Diaphyseal Both Bone Forearm Fractures. [Manuscript accepted for publication by Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics-B].
Publications (Non-Peer Reviewed)
Kutsikovich JI, Hopkins CM, Gannon EW, Beaty JH, Sawyer JR, Spence DD, Kelly DM. Factors that Predict Instability in Pediatric Diaphyseal Both Bone Forearm Fractures. [IRB approval obtained. Abstract submitted].
Presentations
Hopkins CM, Kimball HL, Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Distal Radius Fractures. Podium presentation at New England Hand Society, Sturbridge, Massachusetts December 2017.
Sawyer JR, Hopkins CM, Kutsikovich JI, Kelly DM. Do all Pediatric Both-Bone Forearm Fractures Require Immediate Reduction in the Emergency Room? Abstract presented at POSNA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana April 2016.
Kutsikovich JI, Hopkins CM, Gannon EW, Beaty JH, Sawyer JR, Spence DD, Kelly DM. Factors that Predict Instability in Pediatric Diaphyseal Both Bone Forearm Fractures. Abstract presented at POSNA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana April 2016.
Hopkins CM, Throckmorton TW, Azar FM, Miller RH, Mulligan RM, Hollins AM. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are Similarly Reliable in the Assessment of Glenohumeral Arthritis and Glenoid Version. Podium presentation at the Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Bonita Springs, Florida, April 2016.
Hopkins CM, Throckmorton TW, Azar FM. Scapular Notching in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Podium presentation at the Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Bonita Springs, Florida, April 2016.
Hopkins CM, Throckmorton TW, Azar FM, Miller RH, Mulligan RM, Hollins AM. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are Similarly Reliable in the Assessment of Glenohumeral Arthritis and Glenoid Version. Poster presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 2015 Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, March 2016.
Kutsikovich JI, Hopkins CM, Gannon EW, Beaty JH, Sawyer JR, Spence DD, Kelly DM. Factors that Predict Instability in Pediatric Diaphyseal Both Bone Forearm Fractures. Podium Presentation at Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, October 2015
Hopkins CM, Throckmorton TW, Azar FM. Scapular Notching in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Poster presentation at the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, September 2015
Hopkins CM, Throckmorton TW, Azar FM, Miller RH, Mulligan RM, Hollins AM. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are similarly reliable in the Assessment of Glenohumeral Arthritis and Glenoid Version. Podium presentation at the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, September 2015
Kutsikovich JI, Hopkins CM, Gannon EW, Beaty JH, Sawyer JR, Spence DD, Kelly DM. Factors that Predict Instability in Pediatric Diaphyseal Both Bone Forearm Fractures. Poster at ASSH Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, September 2015
Kutsikovich JI, Hopkins CM, Gannon EW, Beaty JH, Sawyer JR, Spence DD, Kelly DM. Factors that Predict Instability in Pediatric Diaphyseal Both Bone Forearm Fractures. Ingram Memorial Lecture Series, Memphis, Tennessee, May 2015
Hopkins CM, Perez EA. Case Presentation: Management of Large Segmental Defect in Femur Fractures. Presentation at Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma 6th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2015.
Honors and Awards
Scored in the ninety-seventh percentile on the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) Part 1 Examination
Runner-up best Pediatric podium presentation at OTA 2015
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Golden Apple Award 2015
- Awarded for excellence in medical student education
Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma 6th Annual Meeting Scholarship Recipient 2015
Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference Scholarship Recipient 2015
Campbell Clinic Program Director’s Award, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017.
- Awarded for excellence on the Orthopaedic In-Training Exam
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- UTMB College of Medicine Chapter, 2012
Leadership Experience
Boston Cares 2017
Chief Resident (elected position) 2016-17
Big Sib Program at UTMB Galveston 2010-2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid South 2012
Professional Society Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Association for Hand Surgery
New England Hand Society
Massachusetts Medical Society
AO Trauma
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society
Alpha Omega Alpha
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
Professional Meetings
New England Hand Society Annual Meeting
- Sturbridge, Massachusetts, December 2017
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting
- San Diego, California, March 2017
American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting
- Austin, Texas, September 2016
Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting
- San Diego, California, October 2015
Tennessee Orthoapedic Society Annual Meeting
- Nashville, Tennessee, September 2015
American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting
- Seattle, Washington, September 2015
AO Trauma Advanced Course
- Seattle, Washington, August 2015
Vanderbilt Hand and Upper Extremity Conference
- Nashville, Tennessee April 2015
Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma Annual Meeting
- Scholarship Recipient
- Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2015
Arthroscopy Association of North America Resident Course
- Rosemont, Illinois, December 2014
AO Trauma Fundamentals Course
- Marco Island, Florida, June 2014
Personal Interests
Running
- Completed St. Jude Marathon 2016
- Completed Nashville Rock’n’ Roll Marathon 2012
- Member of Memphis Runners Track Club 2012-present
- 2nd Place Finisher at Move it Memphis 10k 2014
- 2nd place Finisher at Homerun for Habitat 5k 2014
- 2nd place Finisher Memphis Jewish Community Center 5k 2013
Other interests
- Tennis, basketball, reading, traveling.
