Brenna Yard, M.D., FAAP

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Brenna Yard specializes in treating infants and children who need to stay in the hospital because of illness or injury. She also cares for full-term and preterm babies in the nursery or the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Yard understands that having a sick or hurting child is incredibly stressful for parents and caretakers. She works to ensure that she is caring for the entire family as well as her patient. She is especially passionate about car seats and bicycle safety.

Dr. Yard grew up in the area, and recently moved back with her husband and three kids to be closer to extended family. She enjoys exploring the area with her family and finding new delights and old favorites.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2000, St. Olaf College
    • M.D., 2006, Wake Forest School of Medicine
  • Residency

    • Pediatrics, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, 2009
  • Certifications

    • American Board of Pediatrics

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications

Elsevier pure profile

Publications