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Summary
Dr. Benjamin Branigan is a surgeon who completed his medical education at Creighton University School of Medicine. With six years of surgical experience, he focuses on general surgery with expertise in treating conditions affecting the chest and neck regions.
Dr. Branigan practices at multiple locations throughout Iowa, including Spencer and Des Moines. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Spencer Hospital. His surgical expertise includes treating lung nodules and neck injuries such as cervical strain. He performs diagnostic imaging procedures including chest X-rays and specialized studies to evaluate chest and bladder conditions.
Dr. Branigan practices at multiple locations throughout Iowa, including Spencer and Des Moines. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Spencer Hospital. His surgical expertise includes treating lung nodules and neck injuries such as cervical strain. He performs diagnostic imaging procedures including chest X-rays and specialized studies to evaluate chest and bladder conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 6 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- Creighton University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Benjamin Branigan has 4 locationsNorthwest Iowa Surgeons Pc
1823 Highway Blvd Ste 5Spencer, IA 51301 Tel: (712) 262-6320
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309 Tel: (515) 241-6212
Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital
700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316 Tel: (515) 263-5612
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Emergency Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 6 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Spencer , IA | Spirit Lake , IA | Spencer , IA | Sioux Falls , SD |
| Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Benjamin Branigan has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Benjamin Branigan has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
6 Years Experience
Dr. Benjamin Branigan holds an inactive medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2020.
NPI Number
Dr. Branigan's NPI number is 1780206110.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Benjamin Branigan affiliated with?
- Dr. Benjamin Branigan is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Spencer Hospital.
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- Where is Dr. Benjamin Branigan's office located?
- Dr. Benjamin Branigan's office is located at 1823 Highway Blvd Ste 5, Spencer, IA, 51301.
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