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Michael Hopper, MD, Pediatrics, Alexandria, VA

MichaelJHopperMDFAAP

Pediatrics Alexandria, VA

Pediatric Associates of Alexandria, Inc.

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  • Office

    6355 Walker Ln
    Ste 401
    Alexandria, VA 22310
    Phone+1 703-924-2100
    Fax+1 703-922-6067

Summary

  • Dr. Hopper was born and raised in Danbury, Connecticut, where he graduated from Danbury High School, captained the cross country and track teams, and played trumpet in the band. He earned degrees in Biblical Studies and Biology from Abilene Christian University in 1993, and graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1997. He completed an internship in Family Practice at the University of Southern California, and during that year decided that his calling was pediatrics. After completing his pediatric residency at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, he stayed on as Chief Resident, before returning to the Washington, DC area to join Pediatric Associates of Alexandria in 2001.

    Dr. Hopper is Board Certified with the American Board of Pediatrics, is clinical faculty for Georgetown and UVA, and enjoys teaching students and residents in the office and in the hospital. He is on staff at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, and is prior Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Inova Alexandria Hospital, where he also coordinates the Pediatric Grand Rounds. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazines.

    Dr. Hopper lives in Arlington with his wife, enjoying visits from his grown sons. He is active in his church, Grace Community Church. He likes to bike, hike, kayak, and eat good food. He speaks Spanish, mainly learned during his LA County Hospital days.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Pediatrics, 1998 - 2000
  • PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
    PIH Health Hospital - WhittierInternship, Pediatrics, 1997 - 1998
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - Present
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Washingtonian Magazine
  • Top Doctor Northern Virginia Magazine
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish