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Robert M. Brenner, MD, MS

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Orthopedic Surgery, Board Eligible Spine Surgery Fellowship Area of Focus in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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Spine & Neck Care

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Practice Overview

Dr. Robert Brenner specializes in operative and non-operative care of spinal problems in patients of all ages, with extensive subspecialty training in spinal robotics, navigation, and minimally invasive surgery. Additionally, he has been involved in research on improvement in spinal alignment with non-fusion techniques, methods to maximize healing in spine fusion surgery, and quality improvement in spine surgery patient care. Dr. Brenner’s goal is to personalize a treatment plan that provides the greatest improvement in symptoms while minimizing the need for surgery. He works with a team of experts in the latest spinal diagnostic imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments such as alternative pain management, rehabilitation and physical therapy. Dr. Brenner is committed to delivering the highest level of spinal care, staying on the leading edge of innovation and technological advancement in the field to ensure that his patients have access to the very best.

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Clinical Interest

Fracture Care, including Operative and Non-Operative Care of Extremity Fractures

Spine & Neck Care, including Spine Decompression, Spine Fusion, Disc Degeneration/Spondylosis, Disc Herniation, Fracture Management, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis, Discectomy

Education

Certification
Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship
Spine Surgery Fellowship, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of Minnesota

Medical Degree
Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

M Health Fairview Southdale
Ridgeview Medical Center
Two Twelve Surgery Center

Professional Affiliations

PEC Spine Fellowship Co Chair, New York University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (2019 – 2020)
PEC Co Chair, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery (2015 – 2017)
Director of External Development, East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership, Mount Sinai
School of Medicine (2011 – 2012)
Fundraising Representative, East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2010 – 2011)
Curriculum Coordinator and Instructor, MedDocs, Center For Multicultural and Community Affairs, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2008 – 2012)
Chair of Community Outreach, Student Council, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2008 – 2011)

Achievements & Awards

Resident Role Model Award, University of Minnesota (2019)
Orthopaedic Research Society Clinician Scholar Career Development Fellow (2019)
Gillette Cares Award, Gillette Childrens Hospital (2015)
Medical Student Research Fellow, Integrated Spine Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery (2011)

Appointments

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine (2020)
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Long Island School of Medicine (2020)

Staff

Katlyn S.
Care Coordinator

Patient Testimonials

September 27, 2022

Mark H.

I was referred to Dr. Robert Brenner at TCO, and I couldn’t be more pleased with his care. I was having intense pain that would shoot down my right leg and prevented me from sleeping while also making it difficult to walk. Dr. Brenner started with taking x-rays, an MRI, and a series of Epidurals, and encouraged some Physical Therapy sessions. I liked his approach of not having to jump right into surgery. I ended up needing surgery, after finding that I had herniated three discs and pinched my sciatic nerve to the point my right leg hardly functioned. A few weeks after surgery, I was able to hike mountains in Colorado, and I am now living a very normal life with continued Physical Therapy and using proper lifting techniques. My right leg is still recovering from the nerve damage, and I thank God daily for the care I received from Dr. Brenner. TCO and Dr. Brenner have been so amazingly kind and professional. Having operated a family business with over 50 employees, my expectations of professionalism are very high. Dr. Brenner and all the staff at TCO not only met my expectations but exceeded them abundantly.  I highly recommend TCO!

 

September 15, 2022

Dawn

I had an injury to my neck and after several visits to various providers, I was referred to Dr. Brenner. The difference was night and day. He talked me through my options, both from an educator perspective and as a healthcare provider, giving me a wealth of information. He also welcomed my family to ask questions. The time from the first appointment through 5 months post-op has been amazing, including calls to check in, post-op appointments and a genuine care on his part. You could not have a better team on your side!

April 6, 2022

Judy

I had the opportunity to become a patient of Dr. Brenner for a stress fracture in my lower back. He has excellent bedside manner and is thorough with his examination, thus giving quality care.

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