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Dr. Drendel is a board certified pediatrician, and a fellowship trained pediatric emergency medicine specialist. She has a special interest in managing injury-related pain, as well as the resuscitation of critically ill and injured children in the Emergency Department.
Dr. Drendel is interested in research to improve the treatment of pain for children after they have been discharged home from the Emergency Department. She enjoys working with residents and medical students to help them learn how to optimally care for children as well as perform rigorous pediatric research. Dr. Drendel is a strong advocate for patients, and works with the child's pediatrician and parents to provide the best and most informed care possible.
Titles
- Medical director, Emergency Medicine, Children's Wisconsin
- Jon E. Vice Chair for Emergency Medicine, Children’s Wisconsin
- Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Education
- 2005, Medical College of Wisconsin, MS
- 1997, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (Chicago, IL), DO
- 1993, Tulane University, BS
Residencies
- 2002, Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Med Ctr (Chicago, IL) - Chief Resident
- 2001, Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Med Ctr (Chicago, IL) - Pediatrics
Fellowships
- 2005, Medical College of Wisconsin - Ped Emerg Med
Awards
- 2004, 2005 Emergency Medicine Faculty Teaching Award –MCW
- 2009 Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award: Emergency Medicine -MCW
- 2012 Outstanding Medical Student Teachers –MCW
- 2013 Milwaukee’s Top Doctors
- Best Doctors in America
Conditions & Treatments
Insurance Information
If you're not sure whether your health plan covers care at Children's Wisconsin, it's best to call your insurance company. They can tell you if your plan includes Children's and how much it will pay. It's also a good idea to look at your plan so you know what costs you might have. You can also reach out to our team for any questions.