Dr. Katherine Marie Hoetzl, MD

Dr. Katherine Hoetzl is a thoracic surgeon who also specializes in critical care medicine and general surgery. She earned her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed her residency training at The University of Toledo Medical Center. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Hoetzl brings extensive expertise to complex surgical and critical care situations.

Dr. Hoetzl practices at multiple locations including VCU Medical Center Main Hospital, VCU Health Critical Care Hospital, and Inova Fairfax Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation in Fairfax, Virginia. She treats patients with chronic lung disease, fluid buildup around the lungs, and sudden severe lung swelling. Her procedural expertise includes chest imaging with fluoroscopy, chest X-rays, and specialized cooling treatments for critically ill patients.