
Overview
Dr. Hopkins specializes in caring for hospitalized children. She served as director of the Johns Hopkins All Children's residency program for five years and has been a core faculty educator since the program began in 2014. Dr. Hopkins has developed the Quality Improvement, Patient Safety and Patient Experience longitudinal multimodal curriculum for the pediatric residents. Her research interests involve developing a bridging leader role between Graduate Medical Education and Health Care Delivery in order to create a truly integrated clinical learning environment. She graduated from the Armstrong Institute Leadership in Quality and Patient Safety in May 2018 with a research focus on High Value Care. In 2016, she and the 24-hour care progression team received the Innovations in Clinical Care Award for Johns Hopkins All Children's in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Hopkins graduated from the seven-year combine program at University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. She completed her residency and served as chief resident at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida.
Her top area of expertise is Infantile Pneumothorax.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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501 6th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akshata Hopkins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akshata Hopkins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akshata Hopkins by calling their office at 727-898-7451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akshata Hopkins a top-rated expert for Infantile Pneumothorax?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshata Hopkins is classified as an Experienced expert for Infantile Pneumothorax, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akshata Hopkins specialize in?
While Dr. Akshata Hopkins is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Infantile Pneumothorax. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Akshata Hopkins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akshata Hopkins has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infantile Pneumothorax. You can view a list of Dr. Akshata Hopkins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akshata Hopkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Akshata Hopkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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