Darren M. Brenner, MD

Darren M. Brenner, MD

4.9 
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Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2002
Residency:
University of Michigan Health System - 2005
Fellowships:
University of Michigan Health System - 2008

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
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63 Reviews

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63 Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brenner Very Knowledgeable with Great personality (he shook my hand when he entered the room and after he left) very polite and explained all my problems and the solutions to my problems in simple and easy way that I can understand and he spent enough time to make sure I understand everything… he does care about his patients..and that’s what makes him special … Thank you Dr. Brenner for your service to our community in Glenview and Surrounding Cities and Giving us this Great Service … Thank you.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to, good listener and very current in his knowledge.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Kind, caring and attentive. Listened to my concerns and I did not feel rushed.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

We appreciate his honesty and his patience.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

See above. Actually cares about addressing my issues to make me feel better while being evidenced based. Discussed trade offs of various options.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

I usually don't do surveys but Dr. Brenner and his staff are top notch! They are very caring!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Covers everything I present.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and caring

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Dr Brenner is a skilled, compassionate GI physician.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Great doctor who is very thorough.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He was very informative

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He’s very receptive, caring, and knowledgeable.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Spent time listening to come up with multiple treatment options -

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March 19, 2024

5.0

I felt that Dr Brenner had prepared for my visit by reviewing my history and spent an appropriate amount of time asking questions and actually listening to me. I’m hopeful testing will accurately diagnose my issues so I can relief!

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brenner is a wonderful doctor and an amazing human being. He truly cares about the wellbeing of his patients (this is not the norm today). Dr. Brenner and his team are responsive on Mychart and follow up in a timely manner. Dr. Brenner is thorough and takes appropriate time to understand patient issues and concerns. His social skills are superb - He speaks with the patient, not TO the patient. Dr. Brenner is truly a gem. I wish there were more physicians like him.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brenner demonstrates care, attentiveness, and patience despite his hectic schedule. He consistently presents new treatment options and allows me to make informed decisions by sharing his opinions along with the pros and cons. Moreover, he promptly responds to messages and stays on top of his field.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable, experienced, and very caring. The only problem is that it is difficult to get an appointment with him as he is extremely busy.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough, explained everything and had a good plan for treatment of my condition.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and interested in the health of his patients

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Appears to be very familiar with my difficulty.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, best GI I’ve ever seen!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helped put things in perspective so that I can understand what's going on

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Brenner listened to my concerns and addressed all my questions.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He wasn't pushing an agenda.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

-very caring and kind -professional and very knowledgeable… answers all questions… listens…😀

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January 24, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough and detailed, explained things very well and clearly. Felt that he listened to/heard what I was saying.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

He took the time to explain everything and he listened carefully to my questions and my concerns. He was very punctual and accurate with his diagnostic and his recommendations.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He explained ever clearly and in depth.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Very empathetic and informative

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Took the time to listen, explain and ask a lot of questions

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January 02, 2024

5.0

He is very upfront in getting to the core of my problem (s) without any sugar coating and/or bandaid.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Reasons stated above. Plus, no matter the problem, I have always felt "heard" and mentally feel better after seeing him.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

He explained everything very clearly. He seems very well versed and gastroenterology. His bedside manner was amazing.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brenner was the first doctor since my colon cancer surgery who listened to the issues I was having and came up for feasible plan for treatment. Very knowledgeable and personable. Easy to talk to.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

His understanding of exactly how to go about treating me and not simply putting"a bandaid" on it. Plus it has been decided that I shall be hospitalized on January 2 for an extended stay.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Good listener and explains issues clearly

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brenner is has empathy for patients of his. Very knowledgeable.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Seems to work with the GI of NU who are thinking outside of the norm.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

This was for the phone call. Hopefully, I'll get to see him soon!

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November 15, 2023

5.0

He’s the most knowledgeable and responsive gi doc I’ve ever met!

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November 14, 2023

5.0

He is nice and thorough. He explained the procedure and he explained what he was going to do

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brenner was very kind and patient. He listened to my concerns and came up with a care plan that exactly fit my needs.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

He is a good dr

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He seemed to be really authentic, totally present. He addressed all my questions. There was no hint of arrogance or superiority.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Very understanding and compassionate to my personal issues.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Obvious he's a very knowledgeable expert in his field.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brenner is attentive to detail, listens to his patients, takes his time, and thorough.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brenner explained my issues with Details. I am very satisfied .

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Took the time to listen, good bedside manner and extremely knowledgeable.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brenner took his time to go over my history and he was incredibly thorough when explaining how the GI tract works and he was able to give me piece of mind knowing that we will get to the root cause of my problems.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

I have full trust in his expertise and care

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October 02, 2023

5.0

he is a very caring person. I never feel rushed and always feel heard.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Pleasant, courteous and knowledgeable

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Carefully listened to my symptoms and offered several solutions. encouraged me to be in touch via Mychart as he is booking 1-year out.

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September 20, 2023

5.0

I got there a little late but he took care care of me in at tmely manner. Was happy to meet me.and still took his time make sure I understood everything.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

He really listen to my concerns, and I got the impression that he truly cares about my issue which is very distressing to me. He has a great sense of humor and “gets me.”

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Brenner was most helpful

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Darren Brenner understood the issues I presented and offered clear, reasonable advice.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Love Dr Brenner and his team

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September 12, 2023

5.0

I had not been a patient of his for ten years, but turned to him after a recent illness and he graciously answered all of my emails and after a week or so, did a telemedicine visit with mr

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September 06, 2023

5.0

Listens; answers questions; -in detail-; recommends appropriate medical guidelines and referrals.

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September 03, 2023

5.0

He took time outside of office time to thoroughly read my health history to prepare for our first visit since I’ve had to start anew because Dr. [ ] is not currently available. Dr. Brenner was empathetic and explained things very clearly. He took extra time to go through all the past history and current issues and offered some ideas new to me. He is friendly and enthusiastic about his job working with patients.

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September 02, 2023

5.0

Same as above. He is a great guy, and a better doctor.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • AbbVie, Inc.
  • American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS)
  • Ardelyx, Inc.
  • Ardelyx, Inc.
  • Ascension Medical System
  • Finnegan FHFGD
  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology Communications
  • Gemelli Biotech
  • GI Health Foundation
  • Mahana Therapeutics, Inc
  • Pri-Med Institute, LLC
  • Prova Education, Inc.
  • Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Synchrony Healthcare Communications, Inc.
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
  • Thomas Jefferson University
  • University of Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine)
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern)
  • Vibrant Health

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Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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