Kristin Hopkins, MD

Kristin T. Hopkins, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of all sports and activity-related injuries, both operative and non-operative. She is experienced in arthroscopic and open treatment of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow injuries. She specializes in surgery of the rotator cuff, labrum and meniscus, as well as ligament and tendon repair/reconstruction of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder. Additionally, she has a special interest in cartilage and joint preservation techniques utilized in the treatment of arthritis and cartilage injury in young and active patients. Dr. Hopkins received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, where she played division one field hockey. She received her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, where she graduated with honors as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center. Following residency, Dr. Hopkins completed a sports medicine fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. During her fellowship she received specialized training in minimally invasive and advanced arthroscopic techniques for the treatment of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. She participated in the care of athletes from the New York Jets, New York Islanders, Manhattanville College and several Westchester high school teams. In her spare time, Dr. Hopkins enjoys golfing, skiing, running and spending time with her husband and three children.