Brian Hopkins, DO

Specialities: Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine

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Physician Bio

We are pleased to introduce Brian Hopkins, DO, Addiction and Family Medicine Physician.

Dr. Hopkins chose to specialize in Family Medicine because he loves to manage and provide services for people of all ages. He provides annual wellness exams, physicals, preventative, and therapeutic care services, and the management of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and weight loss. He is a self-proclaimed medical nerd and loves to learn continuously!

In addition, Dr. Hopkins is devoted to a career for the underdog as an addiction medicine physician. His approach and goals are to remove shame and stigma, empower the patient, build coping skills, and help patients anticipate triggers and obstacles to recovery. Dr. Hopkins provides services that address unhealthy substance use, including alcohol abuse, nicotine, opioids, sedatives, stimulants, and others.

Dr. Hopkins was raised and graduated from Firth, ID. Dr. Hopkins is a very lucky husband and proud father to two amazing kids. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys the family time, gym, sports of all kinds, interest in the learning of other cultures and people, and traveling.

Professional Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, AL
  • Completed his Family Medicine Residency at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, AL
  • Served the rank of Captain as a Medical Corps Officer and Field Surgeon in the United States Army National Guard

Locations

Pocatello, Specialty Clinics

Bingham Healthcare Speciality Clinic – Yellowstone Ave

850 Yellowstone Ave. Pocatello, ID 83201

Idaho Falls, Specialty Clinics

Bingham Healthcare Specialty Clinic – 17th St.

1740 E 17th St. Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Blackfoot

Medical Office Plaza – 3rd Floor

98 Poplar Street 3rd Floor, Blackfoot, ID 83221

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