Brynn K. Dredla

Brynn K. Dredla, M.D., is a Medical Educator and Sleep Medicine Specialist at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, focusing on sleep disorders in neurological disease. Her clinical expertise spans REM sleep behavior disorder, parasomnias, stroke-related sleep issues, and hypersomnolence. She holds dual certification in Sleep Medicine and Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Education Highlights:

• M.D. from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine (2012)
• Neurology Residency at Mayo Clinic (2016)
• Sleep Medicine Fellowship at University of Michigan (2017)
• Certificate in Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Science (2016)

Her research bridges neurology and sleep medicine, emphasizing biomarkers in obstructive sleep apnea, neurodegenerative diseases, and home sleep testing innovations. She has authored 15+ publications in journals like Alzheimer's Dementia and Sleep Medicine.

Scientific Awards:

• Multiple Top Performing Provider in Experience awards (2020–2024)
• 2017 MASM Excellence in Research Award
• 2016 Frank Rubino Award for Education Excellence
• Scholarships from American Academy of Neurology and Mayo Clinic

Dr. Dredla mentors residents and fellows while serving on committees like the American Academy of Neurology and Sleep Research Society, advancing sleep medicine education and clinical practice.