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About
Kara Hoppe, DO, MS, is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at UW Health and an assistant professor in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal medical conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, shortened cervix and cancer.
Dr. Hoppe works to prevent premature delivery and birth-related risks that may occur before, during and after pregnancy. Her areas of expertise include treatment of fetal growth problems, birth defects and genetic conditions.
Fueled by her patient care experiences, Dr. Hoppe is passionate about enhancing knowledge and improving pregnancy-related care. Her research on maternal heart disorders has led to the development of remote monitoring to manage postpartum hypertension.
In her free time, Dr. Hoppe enjoys hiking, canoeing and hockey. She also enjoys art and spending time with her family and pets.
Languages spoken
- English
University affiliation
Practice locations
Education & credentials
Board certifications
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School
- Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Fellowships
- University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Residencies
- University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Specialties
Conditions
Additional conditions and treatments
- Advanced Hypertension Program
- Cervical Cerclage
Research & publications
Dr. Hoppe's current research interests focus on maternal hypertension during and after pregnancy. She has developed and studied a remote monitoring-based postpartum hypertension intervention. Her preliminary work has demonstrated remote patient monitoring for management of postpartum hypertension is feasible, cost-effective, reduces hospital readmissions, and is satisfying to patients. In addition she is the site-PI for the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) at the University of Wisconsin and another site through the Wisconsin Network for Health Research (WiNHR). She serves as a members on the Wisconsin Perinatal Foundation and Wisconsin Perinatal Quality Collaborative (WisPQ) hypertension committee. Both of these volunteer positions allow her insight into the impact of adverse perinatal outcomes and the importance of a statewide initiative to improve access to care for Wisconsin women.