Jonathan Robert Brent, MD, PhD

4.7 
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Primary Specialty

Neurology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, PhD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons - 2013
Internship:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2017
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2019

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant 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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Overall Rating

4.7
4.7 

81 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

23 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

23 Reviews

July 31, 2022

5.0

I've only met with him twice so far and he already knows more about me and my condition than I could have ever expected.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

He was thorough

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brent has been very informative and very patient with me. He explains all the information provided so I can understand. He is, obviously, incredibly knowledgable and has been generous

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June 22, 2022

5.0

He is so nice and good doctor

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May 30, 2022

5.0

Very thorough, will versed, and caring.

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April 20, 2022

4.0

He listened to my concerns and explained his assessment and recommendations. He repeatedly said he was here for me and wanted to know everything going on with me. I felt that he cared.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Brent genuinely cares about me and my overall quality of life.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brent always centers our time together specifically around my questions and goals. He is very positive, supportive and he expains things to me in detail including my questions about research - which is very important to me. He and his team are awesome!

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March 17, 2022

5.0

His thoughtful and reassuring care.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Brent is patient patient patient with my mom and I. He is forthright with all of the information that we need. He answers all of our questions with thoughtfulness and honesty. We appreciate the time and support that he has for us.

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January 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brent is a lifesaver! He is one of the first doctors to really listen to what I have been going through and take action so that I can get the care I need quickly.

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January 06, 2022

5.0

Feel care is personalized and competent.

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January 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Brent was very interested and patient with my elderly mom and her condition. He is very knowledgeable and took the time to be very clear and honest with us during her visit. We both really liked him and appreciated his kindness, patience and knowledge.

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December 29, 2021

5.0

Dr. Brent is obviously a very dedicated, competent and intelligent neurologist who is an empathetic and active listener. Cannot begin to describe how helpful he was in his explanations.

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December 22, 2021

5.0

Dr. Brent listened to us and address every concern. He put us in touch with other professional who treated us with genuine care and respect.

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December 15, 2021

5.0

He has a tremendous wealth of knowledge regarding my circumstance. He was generous to invite me to visit with him.

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November 17, 2021

5.0

Dr Brent is so personable and caring!

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November 11, 2021

5.0

Dr. Brent has a great balance between caring and being positive - and not sugar coating a challenging and often times complicated and difficult diagnosis like ALS. *Very Grateful to have him and his A-Team a big part of my ongoing medical care. The fact that he is leading research to find a cure is also very important to me!

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October 18, 2021

5.0

He was very understanding and patient. He took the time to address all of our questions and explain the process of my husband's care plan going forward. He made both of us feel comfortable and well cared for.

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September 29, 2021

5.0

Everything from start to finish was executed at 100%.

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September 05, 2021

5.0

Both knowledgeable and personable. Breaks down the information to provide meaningful dialogue.

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August 24, 2021

5.0

Dr. Jonathan Brent has an excellent bedside manner, and expresses (genuine) concern about my care.

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August 11, 2021

5.0

When you have ALS it is important to find a Dr who is passionate about finding a cure - in addition to being a sharp MD / PHD who treats the illness and symptoms. *I feel that Dr Brent (and the team at Northwestern) are just that.

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Disclosures

Jonathan Robert Brent, MD, PhD 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.