Catherine O'Krafka, MD

Specialty: Family Medicine

Biography:

Welcome Dr. Catherine O’Krafka to Hearne, TX!

Education:

A native Texan, Dr. Catherine O’Krafka received her undergraduate degree in human biology from the University of Texas at Austin. She then attended medical school at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, where she loved experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the people in the community. Afterward, O’Krafka completed a year as an intern in Emergency Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin; however, she missed getting to know her patients long-term. As a result, she chose to pursue a change of specialties to Family Medicine. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency at the Mercyhealth Family Medicine Residency Program in Janesville, WI, and is board certified in Family Medicine.

Professional Career as a Health Care Provider:

“I love taking care of patients from birth to 100+ years old and providing excellent medical care for them and their families,” said Dr. O’Krafka. She is excited to build lasting relationships in the community.  

Why I chose HealthPoint:

Dr. O’Krafka loves HealthPoint’s mission to provide the best medical care for patients regardless of their insurance status and started working at HealthPoint in 2022. Together with her team, she hopes to bring meaningful medical care to the community she serves.  

More on Dr. O’Krafka’s favorite things:

Dr. O’Krafka is married and has one young son. She loves to spend time with family and friends, work in her garden, invest in her church community, and make wreaths to help fundraise for important causes, like fighting against human trafficking. 

Book an appointment with your local Hearne, TX physician, Dr. Catherine O’Krafka, today!