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Ellen Hopper, MD

4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

Delivers Babies

A Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Ellen Hopper practices obstetrics and gynecology, specializing in high-risk pregnancies, minimally invasive surgery, annual exams, contraceptive counseling, in-office procedures, and infertility.

She treats pregnancy, abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, and abnormal pap smears.

She also serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Physician Assistant Studies program at the University of South Dakota; a clinical assistant professor for the medical school; and participated in Sanford Health’s physician leadership group Leading the Way.

Speaks: English

Specialties

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Types of Care

Fertility Care
Gynecologic Care
Gynecologic Surgery
Menopause Care
Pelvic Medicine
Pregnancy

Primary Location

Sanford Health Watertown Clinic

901 Fourth St. NW
Watertown, South Dakota 57201 901 Fourth St. NW
Watertown, South Dakota 57201

01/01/25: Closed

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:

Obstetrics & Gynecology: University of Kansas-Wichita OB/GYN Residency, Wichita, KS

Medical School:

Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD

Board Certifications:

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Idea of Care

To provide high quality care to patients by practicing evidence-based medicine, explaining treatment options to patients, and helping them make an educated decision about what is best for them and their family members. I enjoy getting to know patients and their families and listening to their concerns to help them through some of the most exciting times in their lives like childbirth and some of the scariest times of their life like surgery. I enjoy infertility workups, in-office procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and taking care of women in all stages of life.

Personal Interests

Ellen Hopper, MD is married and has two daughters and one son. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Awards and Distinctions

Chief Resident, OB/GYN Residency, (September-November 2010) Dr. Charles Geppert Medical School Scholarship (2006) Ernest J. Hofer, MD Memorial Scholarship (2004) R.E. Rawlins Memorial Scholarship, (2000-2003) Juniata College Presidential Scholarship (1999-2003) Juniata College Honor Society, (Inducted 2003) Sigma Iota Rho International Honor Society (Inducted 2002) Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society (Inducted 2002) Community Contribution Award, (2002) Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society (Inducted 2001) Health Occupations Students of America Distinguished Service Award (2001) Circle K Member of the Month (2001) Harvard Summer Research Scholar (2002) National Honor Society (Inducted 1998)

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