Dr. Katherine Elizabeth Foerster

Dr. Katherine Foerster is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and brings eight years of experience to her practice. Her dual expertise allows her to provide comprehensive surgical care and manage critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and treatment.

Dr. Foerster practices at Mercy Clinic General and Trauma Surgery in Springfield, Missouri. She treats patients with bowel obstructions, which are blockages that prevent food from moving through the intestines, and ileus, a condition where the intestines temporarily stop working properly. She also manages pleural effusion, where excess fluid builds up around the lungs. Her clinical skills include performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart function and rhythm.