Dr. Joel Brenner
Practice
Board Certifications
Adolescent Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics
Sports Medicine
Education
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Buffalo
Residency: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Bio
Dr. Brenner is the medical
director of CHKD's sports medicine program and the director of CHKD's sports concussion, dance medicine and running programs. He recently developed a mind and body wellness coaching program at CHKD that incorporates techniques used to improve physical and mental health. He is currently a professor of pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Dr. Brenner attended medical school at SUNY Buffalo and completed
his pediatric residency training at EVMS. He completed fellowships in sports medicine and adolescent medicine at Baylor College of
Medicine, where he also received a master of public health at
the University of Texas.
Dr. Brenner is the team
physician for local high schools and Norfolk State University, Governor’s
School for the Arts, Todd Rosenlieb Dance and Virginia Ballet Theatre. He is the
medical director for the athletic training programs in Chesapeake middle and
high schools, and Virginia Beach middle and high schools. Dr. Brenner lectures locally,
nationally and internationally on topics including concussions and over-training
in young athletes and sports specialization.
Dr. Brenner has testified before the state and federal legislature to assist with laws protecting student-athletes with concussions. He also was an invited participant for the Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit at the White House, hosted by President Obama.
Dr. Brenner is a member of
the Virginia High School League Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) and
the past chairperson for the American Academy
of Pediatrics’ Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness.
Clinical Interests
Honors & Awards
- Virginia Living Top Doctor 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 2012 Presidential Service Award, Virginia Athletic Trainers' Association
- 2011 Hampton Roads Top Doctors 2011, Sports Medicine
- 2007 Finalist, CHKD Faculty Teaching Award
Research Areas
- Sports specialization
- Overuse and over-scheduling in youth sports
- Concussions in youth sports
- Sports medicine education in pediatric residents
Community Involvement
- Dance company physician for Todd Rosenlieb Dance
- Dance company physician for Virginia Ballet Theatre
- Dance company physician for Governor's School for the Arts dance department
- School physician for Governor's School for the Arts
- Team physician, Kempsville High School
- Team physician, Norfolk State University
- Medical director, CHKD RunWalk for the Kids
A Note From Dr. Brenner
"The chance to help CHKD develop a sports medicine and an adolescent medicine program was a great way to give back to the community and hospital that gave me so much during my pediatric training."
Publications
Dr. Brenner's published research can be viewed at
PubMed