Carina Cezar Hopen, MD, Ms, Ma, Dip Ablm
About Carina Cezar Hopen, MD, Ms, Ma, Dip Ablm
Carina Cezar Hopen, MD, Ms, Ma, Dip Ablm, serves as the Founder and CEO of Inspired Wellness, PLLC and holds multiple medical leadership roles, including Medical Director at LifestyleRx and Assistant Clinical Professor at Washington State University. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience in healthcare, she emphasizes holistic care and workplace wellness.
Work at LifestyleRx
Carina Cezar Hopen serves as the Medical Director at LifestyleRx since 2024. In this role, she has developed a virtual program that significantly improved patients' A1c levels, showcasing her expertise in diabetes management. Her leadership at LifestyleRx reflects her commitment to holistic healthcare and innovative approaches to patient care.
Education and Expertise
Carina Cezar Hopen has an extensive educational background. She earned a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and holds a Master of Science in Integrative and Functional Medicine from John Patrick University of Health & Applied Sciences. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Arts in Gerontology from the University of Southern California. She is also a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher from the School of Positive Transformation. Her board certification in Lifestyle Medicine complements her holistic approach to healthcare.
Background
Carina Cezar Hopen has a diverse professional background in healthcare. She has worked in various capacities, including as a Medical Director at Molina Healthcare and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her experience also includes serving as a Founding Physician for Amazon Care & Oasis Medical. She has a strong foundation in both military and civilian healthcare, having served as an Active Duty Physician in the U.S. Navy for eight years.
Current Academic Roles
Carina Cezar Hopen holds academic positions at Washington State University as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine since 2019 and at John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences as Program Director for the Alzheimer’s, Dementia & Memory Care concentration in the MS Program since 2022. These roles allow her to contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals while integrating her clinical expertise.
Professional Skills
Carina Cezar Hopen possesses skills in workplace wellness promotion, emphasizing her commitment to improving health outcomes in organizational settings. Her experience working in multiple government agencies highlights her ability to navigate complex healthcare systems. This diverse skill set supports her holistic approach to patient care and wellness.