Darren M. Brenner, MD

Darren M. Brenner, MD

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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 Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
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633 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Super knowledgeable comprehensive, honest/real, compassionate, and made me feel comfortable

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August 28, 2022

5.0

Listened and responded well

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August 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner is an outstanding physician.He takes time to explain what needs to be done to correct the medical issue. He was patient and listened to my concerns.Dr. Brenner made time to explain his plan.He offered HOPE and I left his office feeling that I met a doctor that was extremely knowledgeable and hopeful.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

He’s fine - easy to relate to. If my health improves, that would be the best.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner has went above and beyond to get meds and relief for my health issues, I have confidence he and his staff will get me figured out.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Expertise credibility and quality of advice

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August 24, 2022

5.0

He seemed caring patient and explained things to me.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Very attentive

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Great educator on the possible root causes. Took time to ask all the questions and truly listened

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner is an outstanding physician.He took his time to explain to me what the cause(s) of the issues I am having.He was patient and understanding to the issues I have.Best of all ••••Dr. Brenner gave me HOPE that the issues I'm experiencing can at some point be repaired. Having hope is a very good feeling.Thank you, Dr. Brenner.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner took the time to listen to listen to what I was saying. I never felt like he was rushed unlike my GI doctor in Peoria who spends little time in the room with me. Dr. Brenner was able to quickly develop a plan based on my symptoms and the records I had sent to him prior to my appointment. He explained everything very well.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

I am extremely likely to recommend Darren M. Brenner, MD for care because I have the utmost confidence in his knowledge, his thoroughness, his multifaceted team, his resourcefulness, his questioning and listening skills, his diagnosis, treatment and recommendations, his open minded attitude, not ruling out things that other doctors have, and his down to earth easy to communicate with manner.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable physician.Good bedside manner.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Brenner gave me his full attention and offered helpful solutions to my issues. I know he is a very busy Doctor but I never felt he was rushing me. He was professional, compassionate and thorough in his explanations. I felt comfortable talking with him.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

He was very attentive to my needs Dr Brenner listen to what I had to say then heExplain to me the test that I should have done so he could know what’s going on with me.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

The staff is very compassionate about what my issues are and will do whatever they can to help me. From getting meds approved to setting up Tests he deems are needed. I'm so happy to be a patient of Dr.Brenner/Northwestern. The Nurse always responds quickly I would/have recommended Northwestern.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Very personable and professional. Answered all our questions and was very knowledgeable regarding the issue we were dealing with.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Very responsive. Knowledgeable. Patient. A generally very positive visit.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Good listener. Efficient

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July 05, 2022

5.0

very satisfied

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July 03, 2022

5.0

He is understanding and takes time to listen. He is alsvrry knowledgeable and know how to approach his patients.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

I have seen several Drs in this department and he came highly recommended. I was very frustrated by my experiences but Dr Brenner actually listened and directly answered my questions. He reassured me but didn’t sugar coat the situation.

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July 03, 2022

3.0

Prospective patients would need to make certain that their condition matches Dr. Brenner’s sub sub specialty.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

THE BEST!

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable. Friendly.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

He did the needful.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

I liked him, but not easy to get an appointment.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner had a great bedside manner, was a good listener and was very knowledgeable.

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June 22, 2022

4.0

Experience Expertise

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Wonderful doctor who clearly is knowledgeable and cares for his patients

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Professional-good reputation

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Extremely compassionate, informative, and friendly. I’ve had GI issues for over 15 years and no one has made me feel more validated.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

He’s great…you don’t normally find a gastroenterologist with a sense of humor…

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June 20, 2022

5.0

The go-to guy for NMH GI. Excellent

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June 17, 2022

4.0

Dr. Brenner is knowledgeable and directs patients to finding solutions.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

fine doctor and nice person

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Great doctor with a great personality.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner is wonderful! Nice and personable. Really cares about your concerns.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Able to communicate very well.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Clear communication. Excellent at making patient feel at ease prior to procedure.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

He listened and we finally feel after 8 different Gastro drs that we found the right one. He told us things that made so much sense and no one every said before!

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Very ca and patient and thorough. Let me talk, and he listened

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May 25, 2022

5.0

This doctor really struck us as very knowledgeable. He was friendly and gave us enough time.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Took time. Was pleasant. Sis rush to give me drugs.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

I appreciate his brilliant brain and clear communication. He articulates his clinical rationale to help his patients understand

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May 21, 2022

5.0

Very personable and extremely smart and an expert in Scleroderma g.i. issues.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Very comfortable to talk to.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Brenner has helped me to begin much needed physical and emotional experiences that can help me heal and cope with my Physical limitations.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Such attention to detail. Recommendations to figure out the reason of my visit.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Years of using this practice

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May 17, 2022

5.0

He is by far the best GI doctor I’ve ever had. Always responds to my inquiries in a timely manner.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner is very knowledgeable and responsive, replying to my messages even on a weakened within minutes. He is a thinker and always looking for a solution to your health issue and trying to help with traditional and non-traditional approaches, such as physical therapy to help solve motility issues.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner clearly understands how a person's digestive system works and provided much insight to my wife and I.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner was very detailed with his responses to my questions.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

He is very easy to talk with and listens to my concerns and provides options to make me feel better. He is very caring.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

because is the best

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Brenner came into the meeting having already reviewed my history, asked a lot of good questions, listened to my concerns and came up with a plan to help me.

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May 09, 2022

4.0

Knowledge for my IBS-C is obvious. Works well with me, explains the approach in a way I can understand.

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May 08, 2022

5.0

Friendly .

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Efficient, caring and thoughtful

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Professional and clear.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

He’s v personable and made me feel at ease

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Excellent gastroenterologist…thorough and efficient

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May 02, 2022

5.0

He’s such an expert, and answers questions in Mychart on a timely basis! But, you need more doctors, his caseload is insane and it can be 9 mos. wait to get an appointment.

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April 23, 2022

5.0

I have recommended him to my sister which is going to see him soon for her colonoscopy. He is very caring and very thorough in his job.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

He is a caring patient focused and extremely knowledgeable physician.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Caring

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Very likable and knowledgeable. Explained my situation so I could understand.

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April 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner is very informative and intelligent.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Makes you feel at ease when talking about your symptoms.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

He is seriously not only a great doctor but a great human being. I am privileged to call him my doctor.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

He was very helpful.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Great doctor , first time that that someone explain what is wrong with my stomach and which treatment and medication is good for me

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April 11, 2022

5.0

He listens, tries to help, great bedside manner

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He took his time to explain me what the next step should be and promptly I could get an appointment with the oncologist.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Very. Attentive to detail knowledge caring

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April 07, 2022

5.0

He was extremely kind, good listener and validated concerns.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

I gave that score cuz I dont know if he can help my situation or not and I only seen him once but I'll give a better score when I know more about my issues.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

He makes you feel at easy & explained everything

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April 06, 2022

5.0

I stated above what a wonderful doctor he is. He was very attentive to our questions and concerns. He spent about an hour with us and answered every question. He put me at ease with my problems!

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April 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner was very personable, he listened to what I had to say and was able to answer all of my questions. He made me feel validated and set me up with a plan for future goals.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner made me confident in his ability throughout with his knowledge, skill and professionalism.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Explained problems clearly and listened to my comments. Friendly conversational approach. Efficient solution to problem.

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March 26, 2022

5.0

Informative, collaborative, encouraging, obviously up on the latest in his field.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brenner was very patient and listened and answered all of my questions to my satisfaction.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Nice, didn’t rush,

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Listens, answers questions, personable, helpful.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

Mona Lalehzari, MD and Darren Brenner, MD definitely earned my confidence with their thorough explanations and course of action plans.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

I have recommended several people and they could not get an appointment. So yes, I absolutely recommend him.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Very nice, easy to talk to, explained everything throughly. I’m so pleased.

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March 06, 2022

5.0

friendly, knowledgeable

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February 26, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and very knowledgeable

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Know how to explain things.

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February 24, 2022

4.0

Dr Brenner was great

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February 23, 2022

5.0

Thoughtful and professional care.

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February 23, 2022

5.0

The whole care team worked well together and Dr. Brenner seemed very knowledgeable in his specialty.

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February 23, 2022

5.0

Great explanations of aspects, concerns and recommendations. Willing to listen to me and field questions that I had.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

He listened to me and gave me different treatment options that he felt were best suited for my needs.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

He'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.

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February 19, 2022

4.0

Dr. Brenner is personable and professional.

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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.

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