About
O. studied humanistic psychology and biology at Sonoma State University before earning her medical degree at Touro University in Vallejo. She completed her Family Medicine residency at East Pierce Family Medicine and Good Samaritan Hospital in Western Washington. She later returned to California to finish a post-doctoral fellowship in diabetology and metabolic health in Napa. She currently serves as a Fellow Member on the board of the American College of Diabetology.
Dr. Dudenhoeffer grounds her clinical approach in Osteopathic philosophy, attending to the health of mind, body, and spirit, and frames patient wellness through Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Her advocacy work began at the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic in San Francisco. She later practiced in Tacoma, Washington and at Ole Health in Fairfield, where she cared for immigrant and refugee populations and taught medical residents. She also practiced at a rural clinic in Kauai before joining Doc Vargas. Her clinical specialties include family medicine, functional medicine, diabetes, and metabolic health. Outside the clinic, she enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband and two young sons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Sonoma State University, humanistic psychology and biology
Medical School
Touro University, Vallejo
Residency
Family Medicine, East Pierce Family Medicine and Good Samaritan Hospital, Western Washington
Fellowship
Diabetology and Metabolic Health, Napa, CA (post-doctoral fellowship)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dudenhoeffer right for?
Dr. Dudenhoeffer is an excellent fit for patients managing diabetes, metabolic health conditions, or complex chronic illness. Her whole-patient philosophy makes her well-suited for patients who want their physical, mental, and emotional health addressed together. She has particular experience serving immigrant and refugee populations and patients navigating health equity challenges. Adults seeking a functional medicine lens alongside conventional family medicine care will benefit from her training and approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dudenhoeffer specializes in family medicine and functional medicine, with a particular focus on diabetes and metabolic health disorders. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in diabetology and currently serves as a Fellow Member on the board of the American College of Diabetology.
Dr. Dudenhoeffer combines Osteopathic philosophy with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. She attends to the health of mind, body, and spirit together. Her goal is to optimize a patient's physiological health so they can pursue connection, enjoyment, and fulfillment.
Dr. Dudenhoeffer earned her medical degree at Touro University in Vallejo and completed her residency at East Pierce Family Medicine and Good Samaritan Hospital in Western Washington. She then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in diabetology and metabolic health in Napa, California.
Yes. Dr. Dudenhoeffer practiced at Ole Health in Fairfield, where she provided care specifically for immigrant and refugee populations. She also spent time in free clinic settings and teaching medical residents.
Dr. Dudenhoeffer holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Osteopathic training emphasizes the whole-patient approach, which informs her clinical philosophy and daily practice.
Dr. Dudenhoeffer sees patients across the full spectrum of family medicine. She has particular expertise with patients managing diabetes, metabolic health challenges, and complex chronic conditions. She also brings experience caring for underserved and diverse patient populations.
Yes. As part of the Doc Vargas practice, Dr. Dudenhoeffer offers telemedicine visits and home visits when appropriate. She is also available by telephone after hours for emergencies and urgent consultations.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026