Brian Patrick Flanagan, MD

Brian Patrick Flanagan, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Joint Replacement & Adult Reconstruction Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2011
Residency:
McLaren Health Care/Flint/MSU - 2016
Fellowships:
Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak and Taylor) - 2017

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

2431 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

OMG! What a super nice doctor. Very knowledgeable. Great bed side manner! Answered all my questions. Very down to earth!

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April 29, 2024

5.0

He is very attentive and clear in explaining the procedure to follow.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Takes time and explains all options

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Flanagan is one of best doctors I have ever been to

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April 28, 2024

5.0

He is extremely kind and understanding

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Very patient and explained everything very well

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Good bed side manner. Explains completely and simply what the issue is

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Super personable and friendly.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

He is good at what he does

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan came highly recommend, and I found he listens to you and will explain thoroughly what he thinks is the problem.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He was kind and explained things fully.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan is a very nice man. He took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns. I particularly liked that I didn’t feel rushed.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He's awesome about explaining with politeness the xray and the surgery procedure

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Very kind and patient doctor. Takes his time and answers all your questions.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

He and his office are very organized when it came to my pre op instructions.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He got to work and found the problem in short order.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

tells you all opinions you have before scheduling for surgery very personal and smart

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Talented surgeon

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Very prompt with their responses

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Great compassionate doctor who really listens to my concerns

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He is trying to help my health and is attentive and very punctual to all his patients.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He is considerate, takes appropriate time and seems knowledgeable.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Friendly Thorough explanations Goes the extra mile

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Great Dr with lots of easy to understand information. His explanations really helps you understand what is happening and why. His recommendations for rehap always makes a lot of sense.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

If you require knee or hip replacement, he is your man. I and my wife cannot say enough about him. He is extremely professional and a pleasure to talk to.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brian P. Flanagan was an excellent physician! He seemed to care about my concerns. He did a fantastic job with my cortisone shot, I didn’t feel anything. I was able to get a good fitting knee brace. I would definitely recommend him.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

he was very personable; explaining "medical" problems, reasons, procedures, and solutions in terms that I could easily understand. I really felt that he completely understood my problem and came up with a very logical "game plan" I had complete confidence in him and would highly recommend him

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March 05, 2024

5.0

His demeanor puts me at ease. He takes time to explain what he is doing and what the next step, if any, will be and in words I can understand.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgeon and diagnostician.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Thorough, professional, not pushy

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Doctor explains great thank you

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan was great. He was very precise and told me everything I needed to know and was very efficient.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Answered all of my questions.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He listens and seems very knowledgeable.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He’s very personable and takes the time to answer questions.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He went over all xrays with with me and explained every thing he saw to me. He gave me options to my care and let me decide what I wanted to try. I was very satisfied.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He seems to be a great doctor. Easy to talk to and answered all my questions.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He explained everything very clearly and answered all my questions thoroughly.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Professional and attentive to my needs.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Flanagan is an amazing surgeon! Two weeks after my hip surgery all I can say is that I am so glad, I made the decision .

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February 24, 2024

5.0

I feel very confident is his explanations and decisions. He includes my input in treatment plans. He is easy to talk to, explains everything and listens.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

He presents with a lot of knowledge to help patients make educated decisions.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Flanagan is quick and to the point.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He is awesome

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Very experienced and capable. Works hard to care for his patients

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Surgery went very well.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Attentive, listens, explains everything and answers all questions. Great people skills:)

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February 16, 2024

5.0

I walked out of the hospital a few hours after surgery, experienced minimal pain and zero complications.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Surgeries and recoveries have gone very well.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

He was so polite. Explained my xray and next steps. Such a caring doctor.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring doctor. Very thoughtful and answers questions with clear & concise information. Appointments are never rushed.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

I really respect his knowledge and information on my problem!!

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan and his team have provided great care before my knee replacement, during and after.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brian Patrick Flanagan is an outstanding orthopedic doctor. Was very impressed with his knowledge & his skills to make you feel that he truly cares about your health concerns. Never felt rushed - Took his time to explain things throughly so I could understand what options & decisions I needed to make. Wish there were more doctors like him. He is The Best!!

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He doesnt push to have surgery and gives me options to be comfortable to keep doing the things i like to do

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February 13, 2024

5.0

He is friendly and I feel like I am in good hands.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He was thorough in his explanation of what is happening and about treatment options. Very knowledgeable and I am very confident in his skills.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He was very informative and I felt he took his time. I really appreciate that in a Doctor

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Good Dr , cares about patients

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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February 12, 2024

5.0

He took away all my pain and I’m walking straight and upright.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He was very thorough and efficient

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Mirta MA and Dr. Flanagan were very nice and knowledgeable Definitely recommend Pleased with my replacements

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Very attentive and explains so you can understand, takes all quests and time you need.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

He’s the best. He listens , explains and offers options for various procedures .

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Flanagan and his team made a difference in my life

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He was very friendly and answered all my questions and put me at easy with my upcoming surgery.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He cares on what he does

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January 30, 2024

5.0

I have seen Dr Flanagan on two different occasions and each time he ha been very helpful, professional and friendly. He answered all my questions in an understanding manner.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Because it clearly explains what it is going to do and uses simple language for patients.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He takes as much time as you need when he sees you. He always shows you the catscan of your knee prior to the replacement and how it looks now which is perfect. .

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Youngish,up front details

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan has an excellent bedside manner. He always listens he make sure you understand and if there’s a problem he’s extremely tentative to his patience needs.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Good Mainers

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan is very personable and knowledgeable and answers all my questions

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Again this is based on my experience in t the office. Could change depending on the surgical results.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

I trust his judgment he reviewed imaging with me which I appreciate

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Very professional and took time to describe the process

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January 19, 2024

5.0

I like his plan for me.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

He is helpful.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and considered all options for me in a systematic approach.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Been going to hom for a few years. Knowledgeable and caring. Doesn't rush you out

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan provides great care.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Very compassionate explains things clearly in detail

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Doctor Flanagan is a good Doctor & Was very helpful with my concerns

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Other people have given him a good recommendation!

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Excellent skills and excellent communication always provided by him.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He’s amazing doctor. I’m so glad he made my knee replacement. Beautiful job. 100% I recommend this doctor.👍

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He is kind and really talks with you in detail on what's goin on. He's easy to understand and doesn't make you feel pushed out the door

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January 09, 2024

5.0

As for me Doctor Flanagan did a great job

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January 09, 2024

5.0

A very friendly doctor explains everything extremely will. I'd go back if I had to in a heartbeat

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Because of its efficiency....

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan knows exactly what he’s doing and very considerate and patient with the patientS

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Kind, listens, professional and friendly.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

I had him do my right knee and I will go to him for my left knee.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Fantastic doctor

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Dr . Flanagan came highly recommended. My previous office visit, he advised that I am looking at total knee replacement. After surgery the doctor did come in a check on me He explained what I am going through and what to expect

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January 05, 2024

5.0

I trust him!

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flanagan is knowledgeable and competent. He offers several options for treatment, and does not rush through the visit.

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Brian Patrick Flanagan, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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