
Robert E. Brannigan, MD

Insurance
This medical professional accepts the insurance providers listed below. For specific plans, see the full plan list. To be sure this medical professional is covered by your insurance plan, please contact your insurance carrier.
Commercial Plans
- Aetna
- Beechstreet (PHCS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care - First Health HMO, PPO and POS
- Global Excel - PPO
- Health Alliance PPO and HMO
- HFN
- Humana
- Imagine Health
- MultiPlan/PHCS
- The Alliance
- United Behavioral Health - Optum
- United Healthcare
Governmental Advantage Plans
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicare/Medicaid Alignment Initiative Agreements (MMAI)
- Medicaid Managed Care Programs/Health Choice Illinois
Exchange Plans
- Blue Choice Preferred PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Precision
- Cigna Plus With Northwestern Medicine
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:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1992
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1994McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998
- Fellowships:
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Baylor College of Medicine - 1999
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Urology - Urology (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 Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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1248 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 17, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Brannigan made me feel comfortable throughout the appointment. He's very patient and listened to all of my concerns. He is extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. It is rare to find a specialized doctor with such stellar qualities.
March 01, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Brannigan is very professional, and made me feel like he was taking his time to discuss all aspects of my care. He was very comforting during all aspects of my care, especially during the procedure. He made me feel comfortable and safe, as well as making himself available at any time after my procedure if I had any questions or concerns.
February 28, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Brannigan is an excellent doctor. Great bedside manner. He is a very caring, concerned, helpful, knowledgeable doctor. He listens to the patient and explains treatment and care. He is very down to earth with no attitude whatsoever. I am very happy to have him as my doctor and in my care team. I have full trust in him and glad that he is part if my 'care team'.
February 20, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe’s patient, articulate, thorough, highly skilled and dedicated beyond what I’ve experienced with most health care professionals (and I’ve worked with many dedicated health care professionals).
January 18, 2022
5.0 star star star star starGreat feedback, service, and expertise from the Dr, fellow, and staff. A slight difference in perspective for how my test results were communicated between the fellow and Dr. Also, felt like the wait was somewhat long while in the exam room to see to fellow and Dr.
November 23, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Robert Brannigan creates an exceptional patient care experience that consistently exceeds expectations. He is highly skilled, good at explaining complex matters in easy-to-understand language, patient, compassionate and patient-centric.
Disclosures
Robert E. Brannigan, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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.