Meet Dr. Hopeman
“Patients should feel safe having whatever emotions they have. It’s our job to meet them with empathy.”
Caring for patients is both a scientific calling and a profoundly human one for Dr. Meg Hopeman. She became a physician to do something deeply meaningful for others and is endlessly fascinated by the biology of how life begins. Reproductive endocrinology brings her two passions together: the science she loves and the opportunity to help people build the families they dream about.
A Minnesota native, Dr. Hopeman returned home for medical school at the University of Minnesota before training in OB/GYN at Washington University in St. Louis and completing her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. After years of study and training across the country, she and her husband followed their hearts home to Minneapolis – a place they love surrounded by family who love them.
Upon meeting the physicians at the Center for Reproductive Medicine, she immediately knew it felt right.
“What struck me was how genuine it was,” she says. “A physician-owned practice means that decisions are made for the right reasons – with patient care, evidence, and authenticity at the center.”
That commitment to authenticity extends to the way Dr. Hopeman practices medicine. New patient visits last over an hour because, to her, listening is the foundation of good patient care. She wants to understand everything – your history, your values, your fears, your hopes – before she recommends a path forward. Infertility is an emotional journey filled with grief, frustration, anxiety, and uncertainty. She makes it clear from the first visit that those feelings are welcome here.
Education is another core part of her approach. She believes patients deserve to understand why they are struggling to conceive, what each treatment option can offer, and how likely each path is to lead to success. Her goal is to reduce surprises – unexpected outcomes are harder in the midst of grief – and empower patients with clear, honest information. She presents options, explains the evidence, and helps people choose the plan that feels right for them, not simply the plan with the highest success rate.
“Every patient’s values matter, she says. “There are many ways to build a family.”
Dr. Hopeman is passionate about evidence-based medicine. In a world where the fertility industry is expanding quickly and misinformation is prevalent, she stays tightly connected to the latest data and developments. This ensures her patients can focus on what’s proven and truly effective – not what’s trendy or marketed.
Her patients benefit from her guidance while also drawing strength from the entire CRM team. Fertility care involves many steps and experts: nurses, embryologists, andrologists, ultrasound technologists, lab specialists, and administrative staff who help patients navigate insurance and scheduling. CRM cares for patients seven days a week, making care available when the menstrual cycle requires it.
To give patients continuity and support, Dr. Hopeman works closely with a small team of dedicated nurses who get to know each patient personally.
“Our team is exceptional. Every single person here cares deeply about our patients.”
Some moments stay with her forever, such as the call she made recently to a patient who had been trying to conceive for over 10 years. “I got to be the one to tell her (that) her pregnancy test was positive,” she says. “She just sobbed. It was her first positive ever. Being able to make that call…that’s an honor.”
For Dr. Hopeman, that sense of honor defines her work. Whether she’s guiding a patient through a difficult decision, celebrating a long-awaited success, or collaborating with her fellow physicians on a complex case, she sees every interaction as a chance to help someone move closer to the family they envision – no matter what that family looks like.
She loves being part of the Minneapolis community and caring for a diverse population, including LGBTQ+ patients, single parents by choice, and anyone seeking clarity, options, and compassionate care. Above all, she wants every patient to feel respected, safe, understood, and genuinely supported throughout their journey.
Hobbies
Dr. Hopeman is a full time Doctor, and part time soccer/basketball Mom. However, she does have a little free time! In summer, her free time is spent with her husband and 3 children on outdoor adventures such as paddling Minnesota lakes. During the winter months, she escapes cabin fever on the ski slopes or keeps warm practicing yoga. There is not much she enjoys more than watching her dog play at the dog park, so absolutely share your pet stories with her.
