Provider Profile
Title(s)
Endocrinologist at Cooley Dickinson Endocrinology
Training + Education
Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism - Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA
Residency in Internal Medicine - Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA
Doctor of Medicine - University of Massachusetts Medical School | Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Science in Zoology - University of Massachusetts | Amherst, MA
Board Certifications
Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
(Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
My Philosophy
I aim to provide individualized, collaborative care, focusing on education about disease processes and treatment options, to assist patients in making the best, most informed choices for their health care.
Biography
Dr. Hegarty is a native of Western Massachusetts who has practiced endocrinology in the Pioneer Valley since 1999. She has a special interest in caring for patients with diabetes, having grown up with a father who had Type 2 diabetes and experienced several life-altering complications of the disease. In addition to her role as a physician, her focus is on raising her daughter. Dr. Hegarty also enjoys knitting, hiking, and reading.