Darren M. Brenner
Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Darren M. Brenner

Gastroenterology
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
24 Years of Experience

Expertise in
17
conditions
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Darren Brenner is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Brenner has been practicing medicine for over 24 years is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine, 2002.0
Residency
University of Michigan Health System
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
Fellowships
University of Michigan Health System
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-5620

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

Open-Label Assessment of the Efficacy of Atrantil In the Treatment of Methane-Predominate Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Open-Label Assessment of the Efficacy of Atrantil In the Treatment of Methane-Predominate Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

74 Total Publications

The Effectiveness of Plecanatide for Treating Constipation and Bloating in Patients Aged 18 to 40 Years With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Utilization of a New Composite Trisymptom Endpoint.
The Effectiveness of Plecanatide for Treating Constipation and Bloating in Patients Aged 18 to 40 Years With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Utilization of a New Composite Trisymptom Endpoint.
Journal: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Published: June 05, 2025
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  • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
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    Elite
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  • Diarrhea
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  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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  • Bowel Incontinence
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  • Encopresis
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  • Opioid Induced Constipation
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  • Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome
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  • Angiodysplasia of the Colon
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  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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  • Gas Bloat Syndrome
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  • Gastroparesis
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  • Indigestion
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  • Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
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    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Achalasia
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  • Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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  • Barrett Esophagus
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  • Campylobacter Infection
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  • Colitis
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  • Colonoscopy
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