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Pua E. Hopson, D.O.

  1. Pediatric Gastroenterologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

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.

  1. Colonoscopy
  2. Upper endoscopy
  1. 2020
    Fellow - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and NutritionOrlando Health, University of Florida
  2. 2017
    Internship/Residency - PediatricsUniversity of Hawaii
  3. 2014
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineArizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
  4. 2014
    Fellow - Osteopathic Medicine Teaching and Research FellowArizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
  5. 2009
    Master of Science - Biomedical ScienceCollege of Health Sciences, Midwestern University
  6. 2007
    BS - KinesiologyIndiana University

Certifications

  1. 2021
    Pediatric GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  2. 2017
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Technology Innovation Award North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
  2. 2020
    Young Investigator Award 2020 World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
  3. 2019
    Graduate Medical Education Research AwardUniversity of Florida
  4. 2017
    Kenneth Ash NICU Resident AwardUniversity of Hawaii
  5. 2017
    Nightingale AwardUniversity of Hawaii
  6. 2017
    Pediatric Resident Community Physician AwardUniversity of Hawaii
  7. 2016
    Resident Teaching AwardUniversity of Hawaii
  8. 2011
    Osteopathic Medical Teaching and Research ScholarshipMidwestern University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Vice ChairVisibility Committee, Mayo Clinic Children's Center
  2. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberNASPGHAN Professional Education Committee
  3. 2022 - present
    Commiittee MemberNASPGHAN Diversity Special Interest Group
  4. 2021 - 2025
    Active MemberDepartment of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine & Mayo Clinic Children’s Center - Ask Mayo Expert
  5. 2021 - present
    Active MemberResident Recruitment Comittee - Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine & Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
  6. 2021 - 2025
    Active MemberDepartment Gastroenterology - Ask mayo Expert
  7. 2021 - present
    AdvisorPediatric Resident Advisor
  8. 2020 - present
    Academic AdvisorProgram Evaluation Committee, Pediatric Gastroenterology
  9. 2020 - present
    Active MemberPediatric Aerodigestive Program Work Group
  10. 2019 - present
    Committee MemberCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER) Young Investigators Committee
  11. 2019 - present
    MemberSOEP Mentorship & Networking Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics
  12. 2019 - present
    MemberFellowship Committee, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  13. 2018 - present
    MemberCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER)
  14. 2018 - present
    MemberCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research Trainee Committee
  15. 2017 - present
    MemberNorth American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  16. 2015 - 2017
    MemberGME Committee, University of Hawaii
  17. 2015 - 2017
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, University of Hawaii
  18. 2014 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  19. 2009 - 2018
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
  20. 2009 - 2014
    MemberMidwestern University Health Outreach through Medical Education (HOME)
  21. 2008 - 2010
    MemberMidwestern University DOCARE International

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