About
Thomas G. Hopkins, MD earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from California State University, Fullerton, where he participated in the Presidents Scholar Program from 1979 to 1983. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of California, San Diego in 1987. He completed his internship and Family Medicine residency at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, finishing as Chief Resident in 1989. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains membership in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Hopkins has practiced family medicine for more than 25 years and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, a role he has held since 2014. His clinical passions include weight management, nutrition, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. A personal health transformation shaped much of that focus. Years ago, he reversed his own metabolic risk factors through diet and exercise, and he draws on that experience to help patients pursue similar goals. He also cares for patients managing multiple, complex conditions. His awards include the Patients' Choice Award, the Compassionate Doctor Award, and recognition as a Top 10 Doctor in Chandler, Arizona.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
California State University, Fullerton - Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences, 1983; Presidents Scholar Program 1979-1983
Medical School
University of California, San Diego - Doctorate of Medicine, 1987
Residency
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ - Family Medicine Residency and Internship, 1988-1990; Chief Resident, 1989
Additional Training
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine, since 2014
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hopkins right for?
Dr. Hopkins is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a family physician who emphasizes prevention. Patients managing diabetes, cardiovascular risk, or weight concerns benefit from his focused clinical approach. He also serves patients with multiple, complex medical conditions who need coordinated, thorough care. Those who want direct after-hours access and same-day availability will find his MDVIP model well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hopkins focuses especially on weight management, nutrition, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. He also manages patients with multiple, complex medical conditions. His clinical interests grew partly from his own experience reversing metabolic risk factors through diet and exercise.
Yes, Dr. Hopkins holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also maintains active membership in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Hopkins earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego in 1987. He completed his Family Medicine residency and internship at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, where he finished as Chief Resident in 1989.
Dr. Hopkins has practiced family medicine for more than 25 years. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, a role he has held since 2014.
Yes, Dr. Hopkins has received the Patients' Choice Award and the Compassionate Doctor Award. He has also earned recognition as a Top 10 Doctor in Chandler, Arizona.
Dr. Hopkins holds affiliations at Chandler Regional Hospital, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Desert Hospital, and St. Joseph's Hospital.
Dr. Hopkins believes in treating the whole person and preventing disease through healthy living. He uses the annual MDVIP Wellness Program to deliver comprehensive screenings and build a personalized wellness plan for each patient. His own experience reversing metabolic risk factors through diet and exercise informs how he guides patients toward similar goals.
Yes. Members can reach Dr. Hopkins directly by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is one of the core benefits of his MDVIP concierge model.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026