Janine Hopkins, MD, FAAD

Dr. Janine Hopkins is a study in work/life balance. When she opened her first dermatology practice in 1996, she had two employees and a toddler. The next year, she welcomed her son and life got even more challenging. Looking back, 30 years later, she wouldn’t change a thing. “I’ve had wonderful support from my husband and my family, and God’s guidance has been an integral part of my career from the beginning,” she said.

Now with up to 30 employees between her Monroe, Louisiana, and Southlake, Texas, locations, one patented medical device and another in the works, and a calendar of speaking and teaching engagements, Dr. Hopkins’ passion for her work hasn’t waned.

“I’m deeply grateful and humbled by all God has entrusted to me,” she shared. “One of the greatest joys of my career is the opportunity to remain a lifelong learner. Dermatology — and medicine as a whole — is evolving so quickly that I continually invest hundreds of hours expanding my knowledge of new techniques and advancing technologies.”

Non-Surgical Skin-Cancer Therapy

For 30 years, Dr. Hopkins has led her field, on the forefront of cosmetic dermatology and laser dermatology treatments. In 2019, she invested in Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (IGSRT) technology, one of only 2% of U.S. dermatology practices to offer this advanced non-surgical cure for skin cancer. IGSRT is an alternative to Mohs’ surgery, especially for patients who aren’t ideal surgical candidates or prefer a non-invasive, non-surgical approach.

“Using high-resolution ultrasound, I’m able to precisely map and treat skin cancer while preserving surrounding healthy tissue,” Dr. Hopkins said. “With over 1,100 skin cancers treated successfully in my practices, IGSRT has changed the landscape of care for my patients. It’s ideal for eyelids, lips, nose, ears, and other delicate skin or for patients on blood thinners or with multiple malignant lesions.” Dr. Hopkins serves on a guidelines-of-care committee with other dermatologists, oncologists, and radiation oncologists educating medical professionals on best practice and best patient outcomes.

Dr. Hopkins loves mentoring those interested in medical careers. Over her 30-year career, she’s hired and mentored many students who’ve gone on to careers as physicians, nurse practitioners, radiation therapists, and RNs. She and her husband work to support several charitable organizations including the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and other organizations through their churches.

In 2019, Dr. Hopkins patented her first medical device, CuraCator, which helps physicians accurately control how topical products are dispensed and dispersed. Her second proprietary dermatology device, CuraStick, which will do the same for consumers, is in the prototype stage. CuraStick allows individuals to apply skincare products — including sunscreen — precisely and hands free.

Embarking on her third decade in practice, Dr. Hopkins is leaning into not just treating illness but promoting optimum health and longevity, offering the latest science-based hormone and peptide therapy, and partnering with her patients to reduce aging, prevent skin cancer, and proactively enhance wellness.