Robert E. Brannigan, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Andrology and Infertility

Secondary Specialty

Urology

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Practice Focus Areas

Fertility Preservation in Men with Cancer
Male Infertility
Microsurgery
Testicular Failure
Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE)
Varicocele
Vasectomy
Vasectomy Reversal

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1992
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1994

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998
Fellowships:: Baylor College of Medicine - 1999

Board Certifications

American Board of Urology - Urology (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

Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician/surgeon! He was engaged with me throughout my visit and provided a through examination. Provided a lot of helpful information regarding my condition. I had no questions at the end of my visit.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brannigan provided incredibly professional and attentive care.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Exceptional care, great bedside manner, extremely informative.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Incredible focus on patient, patient care and instruction. He was all around awesome as was his staff of nurses and doctors

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Very through. On time.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Doctor Brannigan is patient, has great bedside manner and is thorough with his patients.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Most knowledgeable doctor I know and the way he talks to patients is very important

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Brannigan is one of the best doctors that I have ever met at Northwestern. He treats me with respect and professionalism.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Straight forward, informed us of all of our options, and the operation was smooth.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brannigan was incredibly kind, patient, and professional. I couldn't believe how quick and convenient the procedure was. The entire staff was extremely knowledgeable and prepared me well for what to expect. Would highly recommend Dr. Brannigan and his practice if I ever needed additional services.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Brannigan is by far one of the most professional surgeons I've ever dealt with in his bedside manner is something that should be taught to all potential surgeons in the NM network.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, patient, attentive, professional

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April 11, 2024

5.0

He's approachable, efficient, positive/upbeat, and seems to cares about his patient!

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Top man, talked me through it, explained the process and ultimately did a terrific job. I was in and out in no time ! Thanks again Sir

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brannigan and his staff were amazing! I was in and out of my [procedure] in about 20 minutes with minimal discomfort.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

One of the best doctors I have had. Genuinely cares about his patients and people in general.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He is the best . Smart knowledgeable and a great communicator

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner

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April 01, 2024

5.0

quality care

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Made the procedure as pleasant as possible

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March 27, 2024

5.0

As above, helpful, understanding, knowledgeable.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Brannigan was.great. Very knowledgeable, speant a lot of time with me, and listened. He was able to put together a treatment plan for me and will follow up accordingly.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Great experience.

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner, informative & listen/ responds to your concerns.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Felt Very Comfortable from start to Finish with my Consultation.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

competence , demeanor,

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March 20, 2024

5.0

He is a very caring and competent physician. I trust his judgment completely. Spends sufficient time with his patients. And he was an NU undergraduate as well!

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brannigan is always attentive and listen to everything I have to say.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Procedure was fast and nearly painless! He's great at helping you feel at ease and explaining everything!

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable, explained everything and made himself available for follow ups.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Brannigan is excellent at what he does, while offering comfort to his patients.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Very experienced and competent

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March 08, 2024

5.0

He was great to work with and did a great job.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Brannigan and Nurse Valerie are outstanding in every way

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He is great!

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He is awesome. listens to you.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

See above. Dr. Brannigan is great.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Experienced, professional and so far the best surgeon I've had.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brannigan asks appropriate questions, explains things very clearly, and inspires trust.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Brannigan is wonderful. Always considerate and communicative.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Great doctor

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February 01, 2024

5.0

He was professional, and polite. Explained everything I needed to know.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

The team is just incredible. Willing to really listen to my concerns and seemed to authentically care about me.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He explains everything very well. Great bedside manner.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Incredibly helpful and highly recommended

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He cares about his patients

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Very thorough with explanations and answering all of my questions. He has been my urologist for over 20 years

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January 19, 2024

5.0

He took his time with me and was very thorough and comforting throughout the process.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Brannigan was very kind and personable and did a good job putting me at ease during surgery. The surgery was quick and went well, I have had no unexpected side effects so far. He was also very thorough when covering pre and post op procedures.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

I appreciate Dr Brannigan's demeanor and maturity and sense of humor

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Brannigan gave me all the information I needed during the referral, helped me to find a good time in my schedule for the procedure. During the procedure he put me at ease, answered all questions... thoroughly professional.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and prepared for visit

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Brannigan was amazing. Had a very calm demeanor and kept the conversation light and engaging during the procedure. Took the time to thoroughly explain the post op care process and what I should expect following the procedure.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

My impression of the fellow who initially saw me extends to Dr. Brannigan. He was warm and friendly, and he took the time to connect with me on a human level before diving immediately into medical issues. The anxiety I had going into this appointment was quickly alleviated by this medical care team.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Professional. Efficient. Great bedside manner.

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January 05, 2024

5.0

Amazing doctor!

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Personable, responsive, trust him completely.

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December 25, 2023

5.0

Excellent service

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brannigan has been extremely helpful and attentive to my care.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very very kind and patient doctor

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Great doc; great bedside manner; no attitude; listens; cares; explains; puts you at ease; very knowledgeable!!

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Personable, Knowledgable, Efficient. Perfect combination for a doctor.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Great service, high quality care

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Professional and thoughtful about my care

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December 06, 2023

5.0

See above. He's been my doctor for years and given me excellent care. He has bedside manner.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

It's very good, explained everything very clearly.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

He is so kind and caring. He puts you at ease and he cares and it shows. I drive from Nashville for his amazing care.

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December 02, 2023

5.0

His expertise and warm personality

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, patient

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Outstanding Doctor. Very professional and thorough explanation with the process. I highly recommend him.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

I will shout his name from the mountain tops as the best urologist in all the land! Gentle touch combined with an incredible bedside manner made for a fantastic experience.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

- Dr Brannigan was nice and personable - Seemed knowledgeable and thorough - Was able to find follow up appointment to help schedule sooner

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Same. Took time to answer all my questions, which was reason for visit.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Great service and awesome people

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Great Dr

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brannigan is very good at what he does and has provided us with great advice over the years.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

he's the best in the city.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

He's been supportive, easy to work with, and made a fairly scary procedure painless and with minimal stress.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

I like him and would recommend him without hesitation.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Kind caring and totally competent

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Compassionate, knowldgeable and personal attension giver

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October 30, 2023

5.0

His expertise and genuine caring for his patient

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Explained the procedure, answered all of our questions with patience , and adjusted the dates to fit us in. The procedure was on time, currently scheduled for post op check ups - so far so good Would highly recommend.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner and explanatory in what to expect

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Felt relaxed during the procedure and took ample time to ensure I understood aftercare instructions.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Brannigan was a professional, no pain/ discomfort during the procedure, and was a great communicator.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brannigan and his staff were great! Would highly recommend.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Easy process, care taken in procedure, clear information. Quick and efficient.

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Very good and asks the right questions

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October 02, 2023

5.0

He cares about his patients and is highly competent.

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October 01, 2023

5.0

Dr Brannigan is probably the best Dr I have for my care team. I value his knowledge as well as his guidance.

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September 27, 2023

5.0

oth Doctors were very professional, listened very well, heard and addressed my concerns. They explained the treatment plan in great detail as well as instructed me in the next steps with what to expect. Wish all MD's were like them.

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September 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Brannigan and the physician assistant were clear, attentive and thorough.

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Knowledgable, professional, personal.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thoughtful in his explanations. Great personality as well.

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September 08, 2023

5.0

The procedure was painless and smooth.

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September 01, 2023

5.0

Experienced professional and produced an environment that felt calm / reassuring.

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September 01, 2023

4.0

No nonsense good care

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