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About
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
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Pediatrics
- 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 your child is sick and you’re not sure what do when our clinic is closed, we can still help. Use the symptom checker, call your primary care doctor or check out our urgent care video visit. For life threatening emergencies, go to your nearest Emergency Room or call 9-1-1.
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America's PPO
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USA Managed Care Organization
Wisconsin Crime Victims Compensation Program
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