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Benjamin S. Bryner, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiac Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Heart Transplantation
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Valve Repair/Replacement
Ventricular Assist Devices
Ventricular Reconstruction

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 2009
Residency:: University of Michigan Health System - 2016
Fellowships:: Duke University Hospital - 2019

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Surgery (Certified)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Kishwaukee Hospital

Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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80 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

21 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

21 Reviews

February 03, 2026

5.0

He took the time to talk to me as a person.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bryner sets the in medical care. We were dealing with a situation that has been difficult, and he answered all our questions with deep knowledge and empathy. My wife and I left feeling like we have the best care available anywhere.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Highly skilled and knowledgeable

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Bruner was friendly and explained the proposed procedure and associated rewards and risks with precision and clarity,

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January 16, 2026

5.0

He exudes confidence and understanding

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Straight talk with clear message.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryner spent quite a bit of time with us. I know he is busy, but he answered all our questions and addressed all our concerns. He didn't rush us at all.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Personnel connection

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November 22, 2025

5.0

I liked the surgeon, Dr. Bryner, and his staff.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryner was very thorough with his exams, explained the upcoming surgery, how long the recovery would take and answered all our questions.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

As mentioned He answered our questions and provided needed information in our session, taking time for us to understand .

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryner's care throughout every step of my journey at Northwestern, from explaining the diagnosis and recommended procedures, answering questions both before and after surgery, and performing two successful surgeries, was outstanding in every way.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Qualified, experienced, and patient care! Outstanding

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryner talked to me like a person and broke everything down and talked about my options, he was very kind and patient, and stayed until all of our questions were answered. I left feeling optimistic about my options!

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Respectful and attentive. Focused on successful outcome of treatment. Encouraging feedback and open communication.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

He seem more confident and understood how I was feeling about this surgery . DoctorBryner talk positive and made me feel like this was the best decision to come to NorthWestern hospital .

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August 12, 2025

4.0

Talking to him was good; waiting for surgery to better rate him

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August 05, 2025

5.0

My pre-op visit went very well. He was thorough, sympathetic and addressed my concerns.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Polite, respectful people and knowledgeable

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July 17, 2025

5.0

He spent all the time I needed to explain my heart condition and process to repair my arteries.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Good explanations. Took time and care.

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Disclosures

Benjamin S. Bryner, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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.

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