Celebrating Dr. Katherine Schaffer’s Top Forty Under 40 Recognition

We are proud to announce that Dr. Katherine Schaffer has been named to Inside Business’s 2025 Top Forty Under 40, a distinguished honor recognizing young professionals who are making meaningful and lasting contributions to their fields and communities across Hampton Roads.

Dr. Schaffer’s selection reflects her outstanding work as an Emergency Medicine physician and her deep commitment to improving access to care for vulnerable and underserved populations. The Top Forty Under 40 award celebrates leaders who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and service early in their careers, and Dr. Schaffer exemplifies each of these qualities.

In addition to her clinical work in the emergency department, Dr. Schaffer plays a vital role in community-focused health initiatives, including her involvement with  our organization, Red Flags to Freedom. She is compassionate about delivering high-quality medical care directly to individuals who often face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, including those experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. Her work reflects a strong belief that healthcare should meet patients where they are and we are proud to have her as a part of our work.

Dr. Schaffer’s leadership, empathy, and dedication align closely with our organization’s mission to serve the community with excellence and compassion. Her recognition as a Top Forty Under 40 honoree highlights not only her clinical skill, but also her unwavering commitment to advocacy, outreach, and service beyond the hospital walls.

We are honored to work alongside Dr. Schaffer and proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Please join us in congratulating her on this achievement and in thanking her for the profound impact she continues to make in our community.