About
Dr. Steven A. Drell earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 1973. He completed his medical degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago in 1976. He then trained at LAC-USC Medical Center, completing both his internship and residency in Straight Medicine. He served as Chief Resident in Medicine at LAC-USC from 1979 to 1980.
Dr. Drell holds an academic appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Southern California. He served Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in numerous leadership roles, including Chief of Staff in 1995 and 1996 and Vice Chief of Staff in 1994. He also chaired the Patient Care Committee and the Nominating Committee during his tenure there. He belongs to the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. Castle Connolly named him a Top Doctor every year from 2000 through 2025. Town and Country magazine and the Consumers Guide to Top Doctors have both recognized him as well. His goal is to understand each patient personally and medically, building wellness plans that prioritize prevention and an active lifestyle. Many of his patients have remained with him for more than four decades.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL - Bachelor of Science, Biology (1973)
Medical School
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL - Doctorate of Medicine (1976)
Residency
LAC-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA - Straight Medicine Residency (1977-1979); Chief Resident in Medicine (1979-1980)
Additional Training
Internship at LAC-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA - Straight Medicine (1976-1977); Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Southern California
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Drell right for?
Dr. Drell is an excellent fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions alongside preventive goals benefit from his dual focus. His approach suits anyone who wants a physician who understands their full medical and personal history. Executives and active adults who prioritize wellness planning find his comprehensive screenings especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Drell specializes in internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. He focuses on building individualized wellness plans that prioritize prevention and an active lifestyle. His clinical scope includes chronic disease management and comprehensive health screenings.
Dr. Drell has practiced internal medicine for more than three decades. He completed his training at LAC-USC Medical Center in 1980 and has cared for patients in the Los Angeles area ever since. Many of his patients have remained with him for over forty years.
Castle Connolly named Dr. Drell a Top Doctor every year from 2000 through 2025. Town and Country magazine and the Consumers Guide to Top Doctors have each recognized him as well. That track record reflects consistent peer recognition across more than two decades.
Dr. Drell earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago in 1976. He completed his internship and residency in Straight Medicine at LAC-USC Medical Center. LAC-USC also selected him as Chief Resident in Medicine from 1979 to 1980.
Dr. Drell holds an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Southern California. This academic role reflects his long-standing engagement with medical education alongside his clinical practice.
Dr. Drell served as Chief of Staff at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in 1995 and 1996, and as Vice Chief of Staff in 1994. He also chaired the Patient Care Committee and the Nominating Committee during his time in hospital leadership.
Dr. Drell belongs to the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. Both memberships reflect his commitment to staying current with internal medicine standards and best practices.
Dr. Drell prioritizes understanding each patient personally and medically before building a wellness plan. He emphasizes prevention and active living as foundations of long-term health. That philosophy has helped him maintain lasting relationships with patients, some spanning more than forty years.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026