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Our physicians are committed to detecting, treating and preventing kidney disease through advanced diagnostic testing and advanced treatment options.

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Patient satisfaction and successful treatment is our top priority at Springfield Nephrology Associates. Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare, and we will provide the highest level of patient care, compassion, and professionalism.

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Springfield Nephrology Associates!

At Springfield Nephrology Associates, our experienced physicians, Dr. Ethan Hoerschgen, Dr. Susan Woody, Dr. David Sommerfeld, Dr. Stephen Garcia and Dr. Giselle Kohler look forward to exceeding all of your expectations. We treat every patient as we would a member of our family, with careful consideration and respect.

Our office is fully equipped with the latest technology and materials to provide expert treatment for chronic kidney disease and other conditions.

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We are dedicated to identifying, treating, and preventing kidney disease through diagnostic testing and innovative treatment techniques.

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Meet Our Specialists

Ethan Hoerschgen, MD

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Susan Woody, DO

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Ethan Hoerschgen, MD

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Giselle D. Kohler, MD

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Kristie Jones, MD

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New patients are typically referred to the Springfield Nephrology Associates by their primary care physician. If you already have an appointment, please find out more about what to expect at your first visit.

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Ethan Hoerschgen, MD

A native of Springfield, Dr. Ethan Hoerschgen has been providing exceptional care to his patients since 2010. He attended medical school at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency followed by fellowship training at Barnes – Jewish Hospital with Washington University.

Dr. Hoerschgen is highly regarded in his profession. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine as well as in Nephrology. He shares his knowledge with other professionals, lecturing as a guest to Missouri State University’s Physician’s Assistant students.

To stay abreast of the latest advancements in nephrology, Dr. Hoerschgen maintains memberships in the American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physician Association and the National Kidney Foundation.

In his free time, Dr. Hoerschgen enjoys volunteering with the Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club and playing golf.

Susan Woody, DO

Since 2002, Dr. Susan Woody has been offering exceptional nephrological care. She attended medical school at the University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine (UHS-COM) in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed her residency with the University of Missouri – Kansas City and her fellowship training with the University of Kansas.

Dr. Woody is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology. She stays up-to-date with her field by holding memberships in the American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physician Association and the Greene County Medical Society.

In 2009, 2010 and 2011, Dr. Woody was recognized as a runner-up for Top Doctor in Nephrology by 417 Magazine.

When not at the office, Dr. Woody has a passion for animal rescue, and she has volunteered with the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. She also enjoys fitness, fishing and spending time with her family: her husband Greg Dodson, an image consultant, and her step-son.

Giselle D. Kohler, MD

Dr. Giselle Kohler joined Springfield Nephrology Associates in 2015. She received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from the University of Maryland. She completed her internal medicine training at the University of Texas Southwestern and Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Dr. Kohler then finished her nephrology fellowship at Washington University in St Louis and Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, Dr. Kohler is a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation. She has presented at the American Society of Nephrology annual meeting and been published in medical journals, including Kidney International and American Journal of Kidney Disease.

Throughout her training, Dr. Kohler developed an interest in complex ethical questions that arise during the care of patients and with advances in modern medicine. She completed a certificate of advance study in bioethics and health policy through Loyola University in Chicago. She was an active member of the ethics consultation team at Washington University St Louis during her nephrology fellowship.

She is passionate about the study of kidney disease and takes pride in caring for patients and working with their families throughout the patient’s entire course of kidney disease.

Dr. Kohler resides in Springfield with her family. She enjoys hiking with her dog, traveling with her family, and volunteering with a variety of community organizations in the Ozarks.

Kristie Jones, MD

Dr. Kristie E. Jones grew up in east Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing before continuing her education and obtaining her Doctor of Medicine degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Jones continued her education at TTUHSC, completing an internal medicine residency. She then moved to Kansas City, Kansas, where she trained in an excellent nephrology fellowship program at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Jones is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology.

During her undergraduate studies, she received many honors, including being inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. During her internal medicine residency training, Dr. Jones received outstanding resident of the year for her intern and third year. She served as co-chief resident in her third year of residency. During fellowship training, she focused on polycystic kidney disease and transplant nephrology.

Dr. Jones’ clinical interests are treating patients with chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders, high blood pressure, and the relationship between diabetes and chronic kidney disease development. She serves as medical director of dialysis facilities treating end-stage renal disease patients.

Dr. Jones and her husband, David, love the great outdoors. They are both avid mountain bikers and enjoy getting into the wilderness to hunt, particularly with archery. Away from work, Dr. Jones also enjoys gardening and strives to be a master gardener, artwork with pen and pencil, and spending devotional time with her church.