Dimitri Drekonja
Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS is an infectious diseases physician and clinical researcher with interest that include C. difficile infection, urinary tract infection (especially in men), and improving antimicrobial use. Research projects include directing clinical trials, efforts to minimize urine testing and treatment in hospitalized patients, and surveys of medical professionals.
CURRENT POSITIONS • Chief, Infectious Disease Section, Minneapolis VA Healthcare System • Core Investigator, Center for Care Delivery and Outcomes Research • Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota
RESEARCH INTERESTS • Clinical trials (C. difficile infection and male urinary tract infection) • Minimizing antimicrobial exposure • Physician education
EDUCATION BA, Chemistry, Gustavus Adolphus College MD, University of Minnesota MS, Clinical research, University of Minnesota
CONTACT INFO 612.467.4183 Email: dimitri.drekonja@va.gov
VA RESEARCH TOPICS Infectious Diseases
LINKS NIH Minneapolis Research profile
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