Dr. Katherine Hefner, MD

Dr. Katherine Hefner specializes in endocrinology with a focus on diabetes and metabolism, bringing over two decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed both her residency and fellowship training at the prestigious National Capital Consortium Walter Reed Medical Center, finishing her fellowship in 2014. Dr. Hefner is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, demonstrating her specialized focus on treating young patients with endocrine conditions. She provides care in English for families throughout the Springfield area.

Dr. Hefner practices at the CoxHealth Pediatric Specialty Center in Springfield, Missouri, where she focuses on helping children and adolescents manage complex blood sugar conditions. She treats young patients with high blood sugar and hyperglycemia, including those facing hyperglycemic emergencies that require immediate specialized care. Her …expertise includes advanced monitoring techniques such as continuous glucose monitoring, along with essential diagnostic procedures like A1c testing and complete blood counts to help families understand and manage their child's condition effectively.