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Penn State Health HersheyHershey, PA 17033
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Summary
- Dr. Heather Schopper is an Assistant Professor at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, specializing in Otolaryngology with a subspecialty in Facial Plastic Surgery. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, following her medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and a Pathology externship there. Dr. Schopper has contributed to scholarly work, with publications on topics such as microvascular free flap reconstruction, craniomaxillofacial trauma, and perioral rejuvenation. She has been recognized with the Resident Teaching Award by the University of Kansas Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery in 2023.
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2018 - 2023
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2018
University of IowaPathology Externship, 2014 - 2015
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
KS State Medical License 2018 - 2023
MO State Medical License 2018 - 2023
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Resident Teaching Award University of Kansas Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 2023
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Impact of steroid treatment for Bell's palsy on Glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.F Jeffrey Lorenz, Cheng Ma, Yena Kang, Edgar Del Toro Diez, Heather K Schopper
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2026-07-01 - Evaluating Dog Bite-Induced Facial Trauma: A Study From a Single Tertiary Care Center.Andrew J Rothka, Marly Aziz, Katelyn P K Nguyen, F Jeffrey Lorenz, Heather K Schopper
OTO Open. 2026-04-20 - Does Electrical Stimulation Therapy Influence Synkinesis in Facial Paralysis? A Systematic Review.Hänel W Eberly, Marly Aziz, F Jeffrey Lorenz, Heather K Schopper, Jessyka G Lighthall
OTO Open. 2026-04-14
Authored Content
- Fighting the Good Fight at AAO-HNSFOctober 2024
- Surgery Is a LifestyleAugust 2024
- The End of Medical Training Is Just the BeginningJuly 2024
Committees
- Member, AAOHNS Trauma Committee 2023 - Present
- Member, AAOHNS Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Education Committee 2023 - Present
- Guest, Women in Otolaryngology Leadership Development and Mentorship 2022 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- AO CMFMember
- Academy of Communication in HealthcareMember
- WPATHMember
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