Dr. Hope Elisabeth Knauer, MD

Dr. Hope Knauer is a family medicine physician with over four decades of clinical experience serving patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the United States Naval Medical Center. With 43 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Knauer brings extensive expertise to comprehensive family care. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Knauer practices at multiple Springfield Clinic locations in Effingham and Springfield, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at HSHS Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital. Her clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies in both adult and pediatric patients. She coordinates care that may involve physical therapy, strength training, and speech therapy services to support patient recovery and wellness. Patients consistently rate Dr. Knauer highly, giving her an average rating of 4.4 out of …5 stars.