Jacob M. Redel, MD, FAAP, is a pediatric endocrinologist at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, where he serves as Clinical Director, Endocrinology and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and an Education Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed pediatrics residency and pediatric endocrinology fellowship training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. Dr. Redel’s clinical focus includes pediatric diabetes, growth disorders, and obesity, and he contributes to research and education initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for youth with diabetes.