Scott Hooper

Advisor, Equine Surgery and Equine Sports Medicine

Dr. Scott Hopper is a 1993 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and an owner/shareholder of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He completed a one year hospital internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in 1994, followed by a surgical residency at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. He became board certified surgeon in 1999.

 

In June of 1998, Dr. Hopper started working at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital specializing in lameness and emergency surgery.  Dr. Hopper’ interest in regenerative medicine led to the opening of the Rood & Riddle stem cell lab in 2010.  In association with the University California – Davis and Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, Dr. Hopper and Rood& Riddle began the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association (NAVRMA) in 2010.

 

Dr. Hopper remains active in NAVRMA as treasurer for the last 12 years.