Theresa M.
Brennan
MD

University of Iowa Physicians
Cardiologist
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Languages
English
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Clinical Professor
  • Heart and Vascular
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Locations

Medical Center
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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About Theresa M. Brennan

I choose to work here because of the people – the patients, my colleagues, and the support staff.
- Theresa M. Brennan, MD

Theresa Brennan, MD, FACC, has been chief medical officer of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics since July 2011. She works closely with other hospital leaders to improve value for the patients, faculty, and staff.

Her clinical interests include prevention of cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease in women, treatment of peripheral arterial disease, and interventional cardiology.

She oversees Clinical Quality Safety and Performance Improvement (CQSPI), Operations Excellence, the Office of The Patient Experience, the Clinical Staff Office, and other hospital-based programs including: the Hospitalist program, Palliative Care, and Documentation Improvement.

Related Information

Training and Education

Degrees

MD, Northwestern University, Feinberg Medical School, Chicago

Residencies

Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Fellowships

Interventional Cardiology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Cardiovascular Disease, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Ratings

The number of stars is an average of all responses to provider-related questions from Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. About our ratings.

Patient comments

I appreciate having Dr. Brennan as my cardiologist. I'm receiving, from her, the best of health care.
August 14, 2024
I feel like I am getting very good care with very knowledgeable people
August 13, 2024
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Brennan as my care provider.
August 8, 2024
Promptly seeing me.
August 6, 2024
Didn't have to wait forever in the waiting room
July 23, 2024
Excellent care!
July 18, 2024
The care team was excellent. Efficient and caring at same time.
July 4, 2024
I feel very fortunate to be getting my medical care at the UI Medical facility. I always feel my best interests are being considered.
June 27, 2024
Just feel like they all care about me and made me cry [...]
June 27, 2024
My Dr.made me feel that she really cares about me and my health issues. Always kind and answer my questions and concerns!I am so glad I'm a patient at this clinic. I feel they all really care about me!
June 27, 2024
I have a great doctor
June 18, 2024
Excellent provider. Knowledgeable and kind
May 28, 2024
Provider and person who drew my blood!
May 28, 2024
Dr. Brennan is the best!
May 24, 2024
Dr Brennan makes me feel that she cares about me as a person and takes time to listen to anything I want to discuss.
May 24, 2024
Dr. Brennan's expertise
May 13, 2024
Very knowledgeable Fellow and Dr. Caring attitude of the entire staff.
May 9, 2024
The care that I receive every time I see Dr. Brennan.
April 9, 2024
Dr. Brennan is an excellent physician!One of the reason I drive 2 hours to my appointments is because of the patient care that I have received from Dr. Brennan over the many years that I have been her patient.
April 9, 2024
Doctors and Nurses are so Professional. I always leave content .
April 3, 2024
Dr Brennan is Wonderful ! She listens to my concerns and helps with finding a solution to my worries.
April 3, 2024
Excellent. Very professional. Doctor Brennan. Is A Exceptional Doctor.
March 21, 2024
Professional, kind, compassionate
March 14, 2024
Prompt, competent care.
March 4, 2024
Dr Brennan always demonstrates compassion
March 4, 2024
We are always looking forward to see Sara and Dr Brennan love them both for their caring attitude and friendliness.
February 19, 2024
Knowing that I am getting the best possible care.
February 15, 2024
Dr. Brennan was the 1st cardiologist who assuaged my fears and explained clearly about what I needed to know. She took time to make sure I understood and make sure she could answer any questions. She is honestly top-notch.
February 15, 2024
Doctor Brennan is outstanding.
February 14, 2024
Serious concern and prompt resolution
February 7, 2024
Time taken by Dr. Brennan to ask me questions about my health concerns and her suggestions for my care
February 5, 2024
Professionalism of all involved. Dr. Brennan and her associate were very friendly and provided me excellent medical care.
January 29, 2024
Everyone was wonderful!
January 29, 2024
I had a great experience. Everyone was wonderful!
January 29, 2024
Very short wait time. Nurses, fellow, & Dr spent plenty of time visiting with me & explained everything to me in terms/ways I could understand.
January 15, 2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Brennan. She was very knowledgeable about my health issues. She provided me very clear direction on what I am to do going forward.
January 9, 2024
Would highly recommend to other heart patients. Very personable and caring physician.
January 3, 2024
I feel the quality of care is excellent from Dr Brennan and the associate/resident also was knowledgeable and pleasant.
January 3, 2024
Try and get patients in and out in a timely manner.
December 26, 2023
Dr. Brennan is very good at explaining anything to me . I trust my life in her care !
December 26, 2023
The professionalism of all involved.
December 26, 2023
Dr Brennan was very patient with me and explained our next steps very thoroughly.
December 26, 2023
The best
December 26, 2023
Prompt, courteous, and competent
December 26, 2023
I am fortunate to have Dr Brennan
December 18, 2023
The competency of the nurses and doctors we saw.
December 18, 2023
Friendliness
December 11, 2023
Personalized care
December 11, 2023
Dr. Brennan spent a good hour talking with me and explaining next steps. She was very helpful and understanding.
December 11, 2023
Dr Brennan is the best
December 6, 2023
Glad provider told client several times the importance of exercise.
December 4, 2023
Concern for client.
December 4, 2023
Friendly and efficient.
December 4, 2023
Primarily concerned about answering my questions in with language I could understand.
December 4, 2023
Excellent care!
November 20, 2023
The clinician and her fellow were both phenomenal!
November 20, 2023
Efficient, no useless sitting around
November 20, 2023
Dr. Brennan'Interest In my condition.
November 15, 2023
The Dr. Was very though and reassuring. I enjoy your practice and have much more confidence than my past heart health care Dr.
November 2, 2023
Doctors and nurses are so friendly!
October 25, 2023
Dr Brennan is so thorough; she is professional, caring and makes me feel so comfortable .
October 25, 2023
The best.
September 21, 2023
In and out with no problems.
September 21, 2023
The care level I receive.
August 31, 2023
Very prompt and efficient
August 29, 2023
Professional!
August 15, 2023
Dr. Brennan was excellent! She was so professional and could relate to my concerns!One of the BEST!
August 8, 2023
Respect
July 25, 2023
I genuinely felt I was receiving the best care for my condition.
July 20, 2023
Exceptional! I feel confident in the care I am receiving.
July 20, 2023
Dr. Brennan took a lot of time with me. I felt that she went above and beyond to thoroughly understand my issues.
July 20, 2023
Quality of care
July 7, 2023
Everyone was pretty nice & made me confident in the care they provided/suggested
July 5, 2023
Organized, professional, and effective
June 13, 2023
I am glad to have my Echocardiogram scheduled and done right away. Also very happy to have Dr. Brennan as my doctor.
June 8, 2023
I feel everyone cares about me.
June 6, 2023
Dr. Brennan has earned my full trust. She has taken the time to know me and my priorities and includes me in the decision making process for my treatment.
June 6, 2023
Everything was handled in a timely manner, including prescriptions to my local pharmacy. I feel fortunate to have this quality of healthcare within driving distance.
June 1, 2023
I feel very fortunate to receive care from one of the top cardiology physicians in the region. She addressed my questions directly using language I could understand.
June 1, 2023
I "shopped" for a cardiologist. I couldn't be happier with the provider I chose!
June 1, 2023
The appointment was prompt. The providers were courteous, and they put up with me.
May 23, 2023
Dr. Brennan and I get along very well.
April 27, 2023
Best cardiologist I've ever had.
April 24, 2023
The friendly employees
April 17, 2023
Getting to have Dr Brennan as my provider. I feel VERY fortunate.
April 11, 2023
Dr. Brennan is the most competent, kind, caring, compassionate provider. I trust my heart care to her completely. She is professional and I always feel like she does a very complete & thorough exam for me.
April 11, 2023
Excellent experience! Very organized assistance from the moment I arrived at the hospital.
February 20, 2023
Dr. Brennan was very helpful w/advice and explaining my treatment options. She listened very well and spent all the time needed to cover my issues.
February 20, 2023
Provider LISTENS, very caring person.
February 12, 2023
I feel I can trust doctors and her opinions about procedure another dr. recommended. I was very pleased with visit outcomes.
February 1, 2023
I am extremely impressed w/Dr. Brennan. I appreciate being spoke to as if I am intelligent enough to understand. I have much confidence in Brennan.
February 1, 2023
How they were organized, knew their responsibilities and delivered them flawlessly.
January 31, 2023
My appointments with Dr Brennnan are always informative and helpful.
January 26, 2023
The overall competence of the staff and physicians.
January 6, 2023
Excellent!
December 13, 2022
Everyone was very pleasant.
December 13, 2022
Very professional, no waiting too.
December 9, 2022
Dr Brennan the Best caring Dr & friend
December 9, 2022
Dr. Brennan - she is a gift!
December 8, 2022
Dr. Brennan is excellent. She communicates extremely well, and is personable as well as highly professional. I appreciate her thorough explanations and her review to confirm that I understand.
December 8, 2022
The knowledge of Dr. Brennan and her bedside manner, she is so kind and personable and smart.
December 6, 2022
You take good care of me.
November 30, 2022
Very efficient and informative.
November 12, 2022
Very concerned that my questions were answered.
November 12, 2022
I wouldn't go anywhere else.
November 3, 2022
Dr. Brennan. She saved my life.
November 3, 2022
Dr. Brennan is a caring and fantastic doctor! She always answers my questions thoroughly. I feel so confident in her care.
October 21, 2022
Dr. T. Brennan was very professional and provided excellent care! She answered my questions! My plan of care was planned with her & my input! So glad she will be my cardiologist!
August 27, 2022
Care providers explained everything very well. All team members very well coordinated in their timing.
August 19, 2022
Best thing was an unhurried, relaxed consult with Dr. Brennan and nurse, [...].
July 12, 2022
Reassured me that the next surgery they would be available and do everything they could if my heart flipped again.
July 5, 2022
Friendly professional and great listener
June 28, 2022
Dr. Brennan is great -
June 22, 2022
I am so fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Brennan.
June 21, 2022
Everyone was friendly and wearing a smile
May 31, 2022
Thank you for taking me even though I messed up and thought my appt. was at IRL.
May 27, 2022
Dr Brennan goes above & beyond to care for me. She is great
May 17, 2022
Dr. Brennen and her staff are usually very friendly & prompt. I appreciate that. Thank you!
May 9, 2022
Always a positive - experience.
May 3, 2022
Dr. Brennan is an amazing doctor and UIHC is very lucky to have her.
March 17, 2022
Long-term & established relationship with health team. Same dr. & PA for 17+ years!
March 16, 2022
She listened to my concerns and reasons for medications. I'm still trying to comprehend the results of my tests. When you feel so lousy every day, you wish someone had an answer.
March 8, 2022
Well informed physician
March 2, 2022
Appreciate expertise, professional.
February 21, 2022
We really understand her!
February 17, 2022
Highest confidence in provider. Always provides supporting evidence for health care advice.
January 24, 2022
Patience in allowing me the time to express any concerns, ask questions, etc., that has not always been the case 10 years ago.
January 11, 2022
Dr. Brennan - is clearly so knowledgeable while also communicating so effectively, at a level for patients. Provided ample opportunity for clarification.
January 8, 2022
Everybody is very helpful.
December 12, 2021
The assistant, nurse and provider. Really felt at ease with them.
December 8, 2021
Care provider was able to tell me what was going on with me and put me at ease. Really helpful and caring.
December 8, 2021