Laura Drach, DO

Laura Drach, DO is a doctor specializing in hospice and palliative care medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Drach has been a part of the hospital staff since 1994, starting as a bedside nurse before becoming a physician. She is a founding member and division chief of the pediatric palliative care program at the hospital. Dr. Drach is a fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine and American Academy of Pediatrics, and is actively involved in research and quality improvement in her field. She also serves on various committees at the hospital and is the program director for the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship. Dr. Drach received the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital clinical collaboration and teamwork award in 2016. Patients have rated her highly on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey, with comments praising her care and expertise. Masks are strongly recommended but not required at Johns Hopkins Medicine clinical locations in Maryland. Please note that there may be delays in appointments due to the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore region.