Lincoln, NE – The Lancaster County community is in shock and mourning following the tragic death of Dr. Katherine “Kate” Gogela, a beloved pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist with Lincoln Pediatric Group. Authorities confirmed Dr. Gogela passed away after a serious collision earlier today, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, care, and service to countless families in the region.
Dr. Gogela, a resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, was known throughout the community for her warmth, dedication, and expert care for children and their families. Since joining Lincoln Pediatric Group in 2017, she became a trusted figure in the field of newborn care and breastfeeding medicine, gaining a reputation for her ability to support new parents during some of the most emotionally vulnerable times in their lives. Her colleagues and patients remember her as a physician who treated every family with unparalleled patience, empathy, and genuine concern.
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Community leaders from across Lancaster County, including the Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds office, as well as health providers in Omaha and Lincoln, have expressed their condolences and praised Dr. Gogela for her unwavering commitment to her patients. Her influence in pediatric and lactation medicine, particularly her work in supporting new mothers and their children, is described as immeasurable.
Dr. Gogela’s career was a testament to her passion for service. She completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Creighton University before earning her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Following her medical education, she completed her Pediatrics residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Gogela was board certified by both the American Board of Pediatrics and the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, and was an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Before returning to her hometown of Lincoln, she served in various roles within Cincinnati Children’s Emergency Department, Urgent Care, and Outpatient Clinics, before discovering her true calling in newborn and breastfeeding medicine. Her work in this area was deeply influenced by her personal experiences as a mother, which only heightened her commitment to helping new families navigate the challenges of early parenthood.
Dr. Gogela’s sudden passing leaves an immense void in the Lancaster County medical community. Tributes from patients, colleagues, and friends continue to pour in, celebrating her legacy of kindness, professionalism, and dedication to improving the lives of others.
Plans for memorial services and further tributes will be announced in the coming days as the community comes together to honor her memory and the extraordinary impact she had on so many lives.