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Dr. Don Brinberg, MD

Dr. Don Brinberg, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Don Brinberg, MD is a gastroenterologist in Mentor, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Brinberg has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Forbes Hospital and University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Great Lakes Gastroenterology

8877 Mentor Ave Mentor, OH 44060
Telehealth available

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(440) 205-1225

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Brinberg is affiliated with Forbes Hospital Monroeville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

Dr. Brinberg is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Brinberg specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Brinberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brinberg

4.5

38 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debra Farley – Jan 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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May 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Aug 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Mentor – Dec 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Catherine S – May 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mike in Eastlake, OH – Mar 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Mentor, OH – Dec 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Cindy in Geneva, OH – Dec 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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James in Mentor, OH – Dec 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Joy in Ashtabula, OH – Dec 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Louanne in Mentor – Oct 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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David K in Willoughby, OH – Jul 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ryan in Painesville, OH – May 07, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Christina in Mentor, OH – May 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Tiffany in Mentor, OH – Mar 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Hope B in White Plains NY – Feb 29, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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stow – Feb 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Julie in Willoughby, OH – Feb 23, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Great Lakes Gastroenterology offers a variety of services including colon cancer screening, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders (esophagus, stomach, colon, small intestine, pancreas, gallbladder) and liver. 

biography

Don Brinberg, MD, is a board-certified physician who specializes in gastroenterology. His special medical interests include:   Biliary Endoscopy Capsule Endoscopy Colitis Colon Cancer Crohns Disease Gall Bladder Gastroenterology Disorders Gastroesophageal...read more

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Brigham And Women's Hospital|brigham&women's Hospital/harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Brigham&women's Hospital/harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Columbia-presbyterian Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1982

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1978

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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  • Portal Vein Thrombosis in Crohn's Disease, 1990

  • Crohn's Disease: A comprehensive approach to management, 1989

  • Estrogen Therapy for Bleeding Gastrointestinal Telangectasias, 1987

  • Mallory-Weiss Tear with Colonic Lavage, 1986

  • Isolated Ventral Pancreatitis in an Alcoholic with Pancreas Divisum, 1988

Dr. Brinberg is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

  • Physician of the Year - Lake Health, 1999

  • Phi Beta Kappa, 1977

  • Cecil Hayes Scholarship winner, 1978 -1982

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Locations

Great Lakes Gastroenterology

Great Lakes Gastroenterology8877 Mentor Ave Mentor, OH 44060
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Vincent Hospital

    232 W 25th St
    Erie, PA 16544

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Forbes Hospital

    2570 Haymaker Rd
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center

    7590 Auburn Rd
    Concord Township, OH 44077
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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