Overview
Dr. Drach specializes in hospice and palliative care medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She was one of the founding members of and serves as the division chief for the pediatric palliative care program at the hospital. She joined the hospital staff as a bedside nurse in 1994. Dr. Drach won the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital clinical collaboration and teamwork award in the 2016 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Drach serves on the hospital’s Donor Advisory Committee, Physician Advisory Committee, and the Ethics and Advocacy Council. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine and American Academy of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in research and quality improvement in hospice and palliative care medicine. She is the program director for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship, which started in July 2018. Dr. Drach earned a B.S in nursing from Florida State University, M.S. in nursing from University of Tampa and a doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her pediatric residency training through the University of South Florida. Videos Meet Laura Drach, D.O.
Her top areas of expertise are Chromosome 13q Duplication and Trisomy 13.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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501 6th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Clinical Research
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Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura L. Drach
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura L. Drach?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura L. Drach by calling their office at 727-898-7451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura L. Drach a top-rated expert for Chromosome 13q Duplication?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura L. Drach is classified as an Experienced expert for Chromosome 13q Duplication, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laura L. Drach specialize in?
While Dr. Laura L. Drach is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Chromosome 13q Duplication, Trisomy 13. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Laura L. Drach participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura L. Drach has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chromosome 13q Duplication. You can view a list of Dr. Laura L. Drach's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura L. Drach accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura L. Drach accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Chromosome 13q DuplicationDr. Drach isExperienced. Learn about Chromosome 13q Duplication.
- Trisomy 13Dr. Drach isExperienced. Learn about Trisomy 13.