Dr. Kelsey PendletonMD

Family Medicine

at Firefly Direct Primary Care — Wauwatosa, WI

About

Kelsey Pendleton, MD brings a dual foundation in science and the arts to her medical career. She earned a BA in Biology and Studio Art from Vanderbilt University in Nashville before completing her MD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her residency training in Family Medicine took place at St. Margaret's Family Medicine Residency in Pittsburgh, PA. She holds board certification in Family Medicine with Obstetrics.

For her first two years practicing in Wisconsin, Dr. Pendleton served as teaching faculty at a family medicine residency program, where she earned the Teacher of the Year Award. She believes deeply in merging education with compassion, both for patients and colleagues. Her clinical passions center on women's health, prenatal care, pediatric care, and breastfeeding medicine. She shares the practice with her husband, Dr. Benjamin Bondow, and together they are parents to daughters Lucy and Harper.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Vanderbilt University, BA in Biology and Studio Art

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency

Family Medicine, St. Margaret's Family Medicine Residency, Pittsburgh, PA

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine with Obstetrics

Conditions Treated

women's health conditions
prenatal care
pediatric conditions
breastfeeding issues

Who is Dr. Pendleton right for?

Dr. Pendleton is a strong match for women seeking continuity of care across pregnancy and postpartum. Patients navigating prenatal care or breastfeeding benefit from her board certification in Family Medicine with Obstetrics. She also serves pediatric patients and families looking for a physician who integrates education into every visit. Women managing ongoing health concerns find her commitment to healthy lifestyle and appropriate medical intervention a natural fit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Pendleton focuses on women's health, prenatal care, pediatric conditions, and breastfeeding medicine. She holds board certification in Family Medicine with Obstetrics, which supports her work with patients through pregnancy and the postpartum period. She also provides comprehensive family medicine care for patients of all ages.

Yes. Dr. Pendleton holds board certification in Family Medicine with Obstetrics. She completed her residency at St. Margaret's Family Medicine Residency in Pittsburgh, PA and her MD at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Yes. Prenatal and maternity care fall squarely within Dr. Pendleton's clinical focus. Her board certification includes Obstetrics, and she has a particular passion for supporting patients through pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period, including breastfeeding medicine.

Dr. Pendleton values merging education with compassion. She believes in the power of the body and a healthy lifestyle as foundations for wellness, paired with appropriate medical intervention when needed. She applies this philosophy with both patients and clinical colleagues.

Dr. Pendleton earned her MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Margaret's Family Medicine Residency in Pittsburgh, PA. Before medical school, she graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BA in Biology and Studio Art.

Yes. During her first two years practicing in Wisconsin, Dr. Pendleton served as teaching faculty at a family medicine residency program. That program honored her with its Teacher of the Year Award. She continues to place high value on education as part of patient care.

Yes. Pediatric care is one of Dr. Pendleton's core clinical interests. She sees children for well-child checks, acute illness, and ongoing health management. Families with young children are a natural fit for her practice.

Doctor profile last updated March 24, 2026