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Gretchen Kopec, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Neonatology)

Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship

Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship

Department of Pediatrics

Pediatrics Residency

About

Why I chose Peoria:
I am midwestern born and raised, and grew up 1.5 hours from Peoria. I chose Peoria for it's rich depth of clinical Neonatology with support for my research and quality improvement projects.

Research/Area of Interest:
I am very passionate about the small baby unit and lead the SBU committee and VON at our hospital. I love working to improve healthcare disparities, specifically in breastfeeding, safe sleep, and birth trauma.

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Neonatology, 2019

Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, Pediatrics, 2016

Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Internship, Pediatrics, 2014

Southern IL University School of Medicine
Medical Education, 2013

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS, 2008

Licensures and Certifications

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics, 2020

Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics, 2016