About
Kara Hoppe, DO, PhD, is a UW Health maternal-fetal medicine doctor and a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She also serves as the vice chair of clinical research for the department. Dr. Hoppe brings deep experience caring for people with complex pregnancies and has served in leadership roles supporting high-quality perinatal care.
Dr. Hoppe specializes in caring for patients with high-risk pregnancies and complex medical needs. She treats conditions such as heart problems that are present before or develop during pregnancy, high blood pressure disorders, diabetes, cervical insufficiency, alloimmunization, fetal conditions and genetic disorders. She works with patients who need advanced monitoring or support throughout pregnancy to keep both parent and baby as healthy as possible.
In her practice, Dr. Hoppe focuses on providing personalized and evidence-based care. She believes in partnering with patients, listening closely to their concerns and helping them understand their health and treatment choices in clear, supportive language. Her approach includes community engaged care that aims to improve outcomes during pregnancy and after childbirth. She leads programs designed to support ongoing health after delivery, including remote monitoring to help patients safely manage blood pressure at home.
Outside of work, Dr. Hoppe enjoys hiking, canoeing, hockey, photography, creating art and spending time with her family and pets.
- English
Education & credentials
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
- University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
- University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Research & publications
Her research centers on maternal cardiovascular health, particularly hypertension during pregnancy and postpartum. She leads the Staying Healthy After Childbirth (STAC) program through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. STAC is a remote monitoring initiative that reduces postpartum readmissions and improves blood pressure control. Her work has earned honors including the Norman F. Gant Award and the David Sackett Trial of the Year. Dr. Hoppe has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and leads or contributes to numerous federally funded projects, including NIH and CDC grants. She is a core project private investigator for a $5 million CDC-funded study to improve hypertension control among Black women and birthing people through community-engaged approaches and remote patient monitoring.