Jennifer O Hockenbury, MD

Jennifer O. Hockenbury, M.D., is a physician with Norton Children’s Emergency Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and her fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at Norton Children’s Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor.

Dr. Hockenbury provides care for infants, children and adolescents who come to the Emergency Department with urgent or unexpected medical needs. She treats a wide range of conditions, from minor injuries and illnesses to serious emergencies. She works closely with nurses, specialists and families to quickly understand what is happening and provide safe, timely care. Dr. Hockenbury believes great emergency care includes supporting the child and their family during stressful moments. She focuses on clear communication, evidence-based care, and helping children feel safe and respected, and works to reduce pain and fear whenever possible.

Her special interests include pediatric pain management, point-of-care ultrasound, medical education and quality improvement. She helps lead new approaches that use nonmedication methods to improve comfort for children in the Emergency Department.

Outside of work, Dr. Hockenbury enjoys staying active, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family. She also is the co-founder of ABCs of Disease, a children’s health and safety education company that creates books and resources to help families learn about health in an age-appropriate way.