Alumni Spotlight - Dr. Richard Hopper

Class of 1983
Dr. Richard Hopper was appointed surgical director of the Craniofacial Center at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle in November, 2005. In this newly-created position, he will work with Dr. Michael Cunningham, medical director of the Craniofacial Center, to develop to provide the best interdisciplinary team care and innovative clinical treatments.

The Craniofacial Center specializes in the treatment of cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis and other complex craniofacial conditions. After completing his MD at Memorial, Dr. Hopper did a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Toronto and a craniofacial fellowship at New York University Medical Center. He joined the Craniofacial Center at Children’s in 2001 as a member of the surgical team.
Last Updated: July 6th, 2006