Shawn Brandenburg, DO

Languages:

English

Specialties:

Orthopaedics
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (295 Reviews)

Shawn Brandenburg, DO, is an orthopedic physician at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Brandenburg provides outpatient treatment of disorders related to muscles, joints, and bones, as well as injuries caused by trauma, sports injury, or chronic disease. He also performs surgical procedures for orthopedic problems.

Orthopedics Department

Locations

Credentials

Medical School

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) - 2013

Residency

Metropolitan Hospital (grand Rapids Mi), 2013 - 2018

Fellowship

Hedley Orthopaedic Institute, 8/2018 - 7/2019

Hospital Affiliations

  • MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
  • Ratings and Reviews

    Distribution

    5
    55 Comments
    4
    2 Comments
    3
    2 Comments
    2
    0 Comments
    1
    0 Comments

    Question Rating Breakdown

    0.0
    "Seen By Provider In Timely Manner"
    4.7
    "Provider gave enough information "
    4.8
    "Provider Listened"
    0.0
    "Trust Provider With Care"
    0.0
    "Provider Knew Medical History"
    0.0
    "Knew what to do if questions"
    4.8
    "Provider Would Recommend"
    4.9
    "Providers Courtesy and Respect"

    What Patients Are Saying

    5 Stars
    March 27, 2026
    "I did not feel rushed in and out during this appointment."
    5 Stars
    March 27, 2026
    "First time with this doctor and very impressed. Very patient and definitely wanted to know about my lime disease problem. Left me with an impression that he really knows about knee problems such as mine andrecommended that we wait for a period of time to see the results of the shot. I have confidence in him."
    5 Stars
    March 27, 2026
    "Perfect experience"
    5 Stars
    March 13, 2026
    "Very good ."
    5 Stars
    March 06, 2026
    "Dr. Brandenburg answered all of my questions and gave me good information. He is very knowledgeable across several procedures that we discussed as well as the TKR. He recently performed a TKR on a friend of mine who sailed through it beautifully. I am considering my logistical situation."
    5 Stars
    March 06, 2026
    "Everyone treated me with respect and care. They were all competent, patient, and thorough."
    5 Stars
    February 26, 2026
    "Dr. Brandenburg was excellent and went over everything with me in a very understandable way. I appreciate that. Overall, it was a really good experience."
    4 Stars
    February 26, 2026
    "Ok very professional"
    5 Stars
    February 06, 2026
    "I had a shot in my knee. It helped and giving it time to see how it goes."
    5 Stars
    January 21, 2026
    "Dr. Brandenburg was very nice, very knowledgeable. He told me what to, you know, expect and what was, so forth and so on, what was going to happen. I had questions and they were answered very efficiently. And I really appreciated going to a good doctor like he is. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    January 15, 2026
    "good communication as to what was going to happen with various different people."
    5 Stars
    January 14, 2026
    "The doctor was so good and the nurse was good thank you ll"
    5 Stars
    January 02, 2026
    "Dr Brandenburg listens, makes you feel as if your quality of life matters. He answered all my questions fully I highly recommend him."
    5 Stars
    December 18, 2025
    "Dr Brandenburg is very kind. He explained everything and showed me my Xrays followed by asking if I had any questions. He is a great asset to your organization."
    5 Stars
    December 11, 2025
    "Dr. Brandenburg was encouraging and accepted me for where I'm at and being slower to recover after my knee scope."
    5 Stars
    December 11, 2025
    "Dr. Brandenburg and staff have provided excellent care and information from the start of exploring my need for a full hip replacement. I would get another one, if needed, in a heartbeat. He is one of the reasons I use Medical Associates and Mercy Hospital. [REDACTED]"
    3 Stars
    December 10, 2025
    "Dr Brandenburg talks too fast, is in too much of a hurry to get finished with patients, doesn't really give me a chance to describe my pain or other concerns."
    5 Stars
    December 10, 2025
    "Doctor Brandenburg is the best. He took as much time as needed to answer questions and reassure me."
    5 Stars
    December 10, 2025
    "I have every bit of confidence in my doctor"
    5 Stars
    December 04, 2025
    "Everything was good."
    5 Stars
    December 04, 2025
    "Many thanks to Dr. Brandenburg and nurse Michelle for all of their time and talent making my hip replacement surgery and recovery go so well!"
    5 Stars
    November 26, 2025
    "I felt very confident with Dr. Brandenburg's surgical procedures and follow-up."
    5 Stars
    November 20, 2025
    "Took 2 months to get appointment will take another 2 months to get injection. Too much wait time which is bad for my quality of life."
    5 Stars
    November 14, 2025
    "It was very helpful. Only question is that should I schedule my physical and ct scan or will the doctor's staff do it ."
    5 Stars
    November 07, 2025
    "He was patient and very thorough. I'm going back to P. T. To help relieve pain. Started today. I liked he showed me my X-rays and explain things to me. I was frustrated, not being explained in the beginning about being numb for the rest of my life. Still in pain in my left knee."
    5 Stars
    November 07, 2025
    "The Doctor took his time and made sure I understood everything and what my options were. Great bedside manners!"
    5 Stars
    October 16, 2025
    "Very appreciative for time spent and explanation of process."
    5 Stars
    October 16, 2025
    "Very pleasant, got to the point and allowed me to make up my mind after answering few questions. Very happy with the appointment."
    4 Stars
    October 09, 2025
    "Unnecessary confusion about where upcoming appointments were located. The difference between Medical Associates East and West and MercyOne needs to be made much clearer. Would have helped if info was uploaded to my Patient Station. It wasn't so going there was of no help."
    5 Stars
    October 08, 2025
    "Both the Dr and his nurse took lots of time with me to answer my questions. There were lots of details and both made sure to explain what to expect."
    5 Stars
    October 03, 2025
    "We have had at least 4 calls from different offices requesting to change an appt, I wish the girls would ask if they could send an appt card with the change. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    October 01, 2025
    "This was my first time seeing Dr. Brandenburg. He was kind, professional, very informative. I would recommend anyone to him."
    5 Stars
    September 19, 2025
    "I was very pleased with the treatment and care of Dr Brandenburg and staff. They were professional and effective in relieving my problem."
    5 Stars
    September 02, 2025
    "Dr. Brandenburg took time to show me the X-Ray and MRI images and explained the results. He made sure that all my questions were answered and that I understood what the next steps would be."
    5 Stars
    August 15, 2025
    "They listened and were kind."
    5 Stars
    August 15, 2025
    "Everyone was wonderful. Thank you!"
    5 Stars
    August 13, 2025
    "Everyone was very nice and helpful"
    5 Stars
    August 13, 2025
    "While I was unhappy that my first appointment got delayed for a month, this appointment was moved to an earlier day. The staff checked me in quickly. I was called to the exam room in probably about one minute. The nurse came in within about the same one minute. The doctor within about five minutes. Everyone was polite, concerned, engaged and knowledgeable. The follow-up process was quick and easy. Thank you for having awesome doctors, nurses, and support staff."
    5 Stars
    July 24, 2025
    "Ally. RN was efficient and engaging. I was glad to see the knee xray and not take someone's word for it. Shawn DO was informative and we came up with options."
    5 Stars
    July 23, 2025
    "Dr. Brandenburg was very nice and listened to my concerns."
    5 Stars
    July 18, 2025
    "Everyone was very helpful and explained everything to our expectations!!"
    5 Stars
    July 18, 2025
    "Everything was fine."
    5 Stars
    July 17, 2025
    "excellent and very thorough."
    5 Stars
    July 16, 2025
    "Thank you"
    5 Stars
    July 16, 2025
    "Shawn was very nice, explain several things,very good visit."
    5 Stars
    July 09, 2025
    "Very friendly doctor and informative."
    5 Stars
    July 09, 2025
    "Efficient"
    5 Stars
    June 12, 2025
    "Dr Brandenburg explained exactly what the plan would be for my knee. Very gentle giving me the steroid injection. Very personable."
    5 Stars
    June 12, 2025
    "I felt very comfortable interacting with him about my issues. He talked to me and not at me which I really appreciated."
    5 Stars
    June 12, 2025
    "I thought Dr. Brandenburg throughly explained everything he will need to do for my surgery and made sure all my questions were answered."
    3 Stars
    June 06, 2025
    "I was referred back to my doctor."
    5 Stars
    June 05, 2025
    "I received an injection in my hip at my appointment. I had some dizziness afterwards and felt unsteady. Michele, the nurse, had me lie back down, put my feet up, got me a cold cloth and a glass of water and took my blood pressure. Michele, Dr. Brandenburg and Torie were so attentive and caring. Michele called me later in the day to check in on me. I am so grateful for their compassion, kindness and professionalism."
    5 Stars
    June 05, 2025
    "All staff treated me fine and helped me as needed-I I am sure I will be back. Thanks for your help with my issue."
    5 Stars
    May 30, 2025
    "Was postponed 2 different times before finally getting a consultation with a different doctor. I do like the new doctor. Not thrilled with the reception staff that kept calling and postponing the consultation. They were not empathetic."
    5 Stars
    May 30, 2025
    "Great experience."
    5 Stars
    May 22, 2025
    "Everyone treated me with respect, courtesy and professionalism. Even the gentleman at the entry to the clinic. Thank you to all."
    5 Stars
    May 21, 2025
    "Only problem i would say with the amount of pain I am going thru waiting for an appointment is my complaint. Had to wait 2 and half weeks but do understand they are busy."
    5 Stars
    May 20, 2025
    "dr brandenburg was very nice did a great job on my wrist an follow up"
    5 Stars
    May 20, 2025
    "Always good"
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