Brenden Hansen, MD, FACEP

Practice Location

- WhidbeyHealth Medical Center

Dr. Brenden Hansen works closely with nurses and other emergency physicians to ensure exceptional care and patient satisfaction in the Emergency Department. He oversees protocols developed to ensure continuity, quality and consistency in post-emergency treatment. He serves on the hospital’s Trauma Committee, which evaluates incidents treated at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center to ensure that our trauma care meets the highest quality standards. He has served as former Chief of Staff and is a past member of the Peer Review Committee, which evaluates the care provided here to ensure it meets the highest national standards. He joined our medical staff in 2010.

Specialty	Emergency Medicine
Board Certification	American Board of Emergency Medicine
Areas of Expertise	Initial evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients of any age who require expeditious medical, surgical or psychiatric care for unforeseen illness or injury Assessment, stabilization and coordination of care for patients who require transport to another hospital for more specialized care Collaboration with primary care physicians, hospitalists and specialists to manage the patients who come to the Emergency Department to assure continuity of care
Patient Care Philosophy	Provide up-to-date, evidence-based emergency care. Provide a comforting, caring experience during stressful emergencies. Invite patients to be active participants in their care by discussing the benefits and risks of treatments and tests with the goal of empowering the patient and providing better care.

Education and Training

2010

Loma Linda University Medical CenterLOMA LINDA, CA

Residency

2007

Albany Medical CollegeALBANY, NY

Doctor of Medicine