Darren M. Brenner, MD
Northwestern Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Gastroenterology
Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Anorectal Disease
- Constipation
- Dyspepsia
- Fecal Incontinence
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Motility Disorders
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Scleroderma
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2002
- Residency:
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University of Michigan Health System - 2005
- Fellowships:
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University of Michigan Health System - 2008
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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539 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe's always smiling and then you find yourself smiling. Dr Brenner makes the encounter upbeat even when you may not feel your best. You feel better mentally when you leave hes very conversational and makes me feel good about the visit.
February 14, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Brenner was very intelligent and understanding. He Listened and took his time to see if I had any questions. Didn’t jump to diagnosis.. put things in order to do. He explained everything in “ normal terms “ and made it not overwhelming. He was caring and made me feel that I can reach him with any questions.
February 11, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI have been suffering from my condition for about 15-20 years, but nobody has been able to diagnose it. It was as though I was the only person with that problem. Since Lou Gehrig has a disease named for him, I wanted my condition to be named after me. Fortunately, Dr. Brenner had the answer. Actually, he had the answer some time ago, when all I had was a telephone appt., but while he put in a referral to SRAL for biofeedback, the therapist, who said she knew what she was supposed to do, did something else. This will be my second try to get biofeedback. The only problem is that it took far too long to get the appt. I put in the request last summer. Was Dr. Brenner a consultant to God when He designed Adam?
February 09, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Brenner has phenomenal bedside manner. He was engaging, detail oriented, explained things in a clear and concise manner and took his time with me. All specialists should be as attentive and knowledgeable!
December 27, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe took time to hear what my concerns were and showed an interest in me and in helping me understand why he was taking the steps to help get to the cause of my symptoms. He also has a good sense of humor
December 21, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI am already seeing a psychologist, a psychiatrist and a physical therapist for the same issue. Dr. Brenner gave me his contact information to give to the other health care professionals I'm seeing in case they want to contact him. He really wants to help.
December 12, 2021
3.0 star star star star_border star_borderDr. Brenner is highly regarded in his field. But he is utterly Western medicine/give it a drug focused. He told me "there is no such thing as leaky gut" which I believe is held to be true. People are voting with their feet and going to functional doctors, even if they don't have that leaning, because Dr. Brenner and colleagues are so locked in on GI in islolation of the ecosystem of the body that I and others end up with several doctors and numerous drugs that are not ideal to try and fix things. Instead, let's use the tools that are are research based, but be open to outside voices that are solving GI problems as as reflection and driver of overall health outcomes.
December 05, 2021
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderHe’s simply the very BEST in his field. I’ve see more gastroenterologist in the past 37 then I can count. When I was referred to him my life changed. He understood! He didn’t just hear what I had to say he listened. Now, I am able to be more independent yet when an issue arises I know I can send him a message and he will answer and give me direction. I only see him on average once a year but it’s an appointment I look forward to. There is nothing better than a physician who looks and treats each patient as an individual. He did testing to verify what was going on. He helped with documenting it and that’s what brought about my gained independence. Dr Brenner will always be considered a silver lining in my book. I can’t thank him enough!
November 19, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe responds promptly to any and all questions and gives honest and forthright opinions with all questions. He also is very easy to talk to, and puts your concerns at the forefront of all discussions...plus he has a sense of humor!
November 08, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe was extremely thorough and approachable. Very friendly and didn’t make you feel at all rushed. Just the opposite actually and really appreciated his listening, thorough discussion and eagerness to help. He was positive and explained options and plan of attack very thoroughly. Couldn’t be more pleased
November 05, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI've been treated for 10 months for methane SIBO/IMO through a functional medicine doctor and the gastroenterologist that referred me. Dr. Brenner provided a wealth of information, answered all my questions and provided guidance for moving forward.
October 26, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHe is a wonderful doctor. When he walked into his office he introduced himself and asked me to explain what he could do to help me. He listened to everything I said and began asking me questions. We talked a short time longer and discussed what was to take place and things are going well. I am very pleased to be Dr Brenner's patient.
September 18, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Brenner was easy to talk to, very personable, extremely knowledgeable, and provided an extensive amount of helpful information in a short time. He gave me hope that my condition can improve, which I did not have before.
September 18, 2021
5.0 star star star star starHIGHLY IMPRESSED WITH DR DARREN BRENNER. HIS INTEREST, INTELLIGENCE AND ABILITY TO HELP ME UNDERSTAND A POTENTIAL ILLNESS I MAY HAVE, AND HAVE NEVER HEARD OF BEFORE ALL INDICATED I HAD COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE.
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
- Allergan, Inc.
- Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- GI Health Foundation
- Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Laborie
- McMahon Publishing (McMahon Group)
- MedForce, Inc.
- Meetings & Events International
- Primary Care Education Consortium
- RedHill Biopharma Ltd
- Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Synchrony Healthcare Group, LLC
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
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