Mercy endocrinologist returns home to Missouri
Dr. Amber Pinson-Hilkemeyer has recently joined the Mercy Endocrinology – Jefferson team. Photo courtesy of Mercy
Dr. Amber Pinson-Hilkemeyer has recently joined the Mercy Endocrinology – Jefferson team, working alongside Dr. Shrenika Reddy and nurse practitioners Theresa Rehg and Kristen Rider. She will also see patients at Mercy’s Farmington campus.
Pinson-Hilkemeyer says her decision to join Mercy was influenced by the positive experiences she and her family had at Mercy facilities. The level of care provided by the support staff and medical teams for each patient made a profound impression on her.
“I specifically chose Mercy Jefferson because of the location and the people. I grew up in Jefferson County, and my dream has always been to return and serve my community. I love the people here and the environment—not just at the hospital with my colleagues, but more importantly with the community. I’m so excited to come back home, be here for my community, and raise my family. We can’t wait to lay down roots here and become part of the community.”
Pinson-Hilkemeyer’s education and training span the country. She attended college in Fayette, Missouri, and graduate school in St. Louis; medical school in New York City; residency training in Columbia, Missouri; and fellowship training in Columbus, Ohio. With her training complete, she was eager to return home.
“I love Missouri, the Midwest, and the people here,” she said. “I couldn’t wait to come back to practice in my hometown. Now with a family and two kids, I’m excited for them to grow up here and start their lives.”
Her path to medicine was inspired by a desire to help people and build meaningful connections. “Ever since I was young, being a physician was all I could remember wanting to do,” she said. “This passion grew from going to work with my mom, who has held various roles in health care. Being in this environment has always made me happiest, especially when I’m helping and interacting with patients and their families.”
Pinson-Hilkemeyer’s interest in endocrinology developed from personal experience with her family’s metabolic and hormonal conditions. “When I worked with my mom, she collaborated with endocrinologists. I learned about these diseases first-hand and saw the meaningful relationships they had with their patients. These conditions affect nearly every system in the body and are often lifelong, so knowing I can make a positive impact on patients’ health and quality of life has always been my goal.”
She specializes in treating a variety of metabolic and hormonal conditions, with a focus on diabetes, thyroid disorders, and osteoporosis. “Endocrinology is both challenging and rewarding because it allows us to build strong relationships with patients and work together to meet their goals. Each patient is unique, so treatment plans are tailored to individual needs. I rely on the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments and believe teamwork is key to achieving the best outcomes.”
To book an appointment with Dr. Pinson-Hilkemeyer or another provider with Mercy Endocrinology, call (636) 933-8880.
About Mercy
According to its website, Mercy is one of the 15 largest U.S. health systems and is named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health. It serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and is one of the nation’s largest and highest-performing. Mercy has over 1,000 physician practice locations and outpatient facilities, more than 5,000 physicians and advanced practitioners, and more than 50,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services, and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. In fiscal year 2025 alone, Mercy provided more than half a billion dollars of free care and other community benefits, including traditional charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid.
Lisa Brotherton-Barnes is a Daily Journal and Farmington Press staff writer. She can be reached at lbarnes@dailyjournalonline.com.
