





Medical Provider - Barbara Hoefener, FNP
Barb graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from Emory University in 2016 and holds an ANCC National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Barb began her medical career as an EMT working on an ambulance for Grady Memorial, a top trauma hospital in GA. Barb then advanced to roles as an emergency room tech, RN and then NP in 2016. In 2018 Barb transitioned into Internal Medicine managing my own patient panel. In 2020, Digital Clinic was opened with the main goal to provide access for folks waiting way too long who wanted help with their health, improve their lives and for folks needing help with addiction.
Additional experience & my story: In high school Barb worked as an autism specialist, supporting children with language development, transitions and other coping mechanisms after school. High school volunteering included working with all disabilities (MS, MD, DS & Autism) with horses, "hippotherapy." During high school and college Barb volunteered with The Shephard Center working with adults with sudden paralysis and MS. College was put on hold for a 1.5yr Massage therapy certification while also working and volunteering. Barb then worked for the massage school as a clinic director and instructor for Anatomy & Physiology, CPR/First aid, and targeted neuromuscular massage therapist for 10+ years while in college earning a Bachelors in Exercise Science. After some life transitions Barb pursued advaced education at Emory University, for a Bachelors and then Masters in Nursing. While at Emory she Volunteered weekly at a free clinic helping 200+ refugees of many languages get medical attention. Barb Graduated and licensed as a NP in Dec 2016, subsequently relocated to Oregon and began the NP journey in the ER. On Oregon Barb volunteered with the free clinic, so it was natural to also help facilitate the COVID shelter alongside 2 other providers in 2020. Barb was the president of LCNPA. Now in 2026, time is spent playing tennis, gardening, dancing, traveling and constantly learning with the clinic.