Summary

Dr. Richard Brinkman is a surgeon who specializes in surgery with nearly six decades of experience treating patients. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency at Cook County Hospital in 1978. Dr. Brinkman is board certified in surgery through the American Board of Surgery, which she achieved in 1978. She provides care in English.

Dr. Brinkman practices at United Vein Centers in Downers Grove, Illinois. She focuses on treating conditions such as swelling, varicose veins, and vascular disease. Her procedural expertise includes administering autoinjectors, flu vaccines, and insulin pens. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 59 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cook County Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

United Vein Centers

1101 31st St Ste 170Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.4 
4.3 
59 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Downers Grove , ILNORTHFIELD , ILORLAND PARK , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine Med School: Rush Medical College at Rush University Med School: Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Brinkman

  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Brinkman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Brinkman has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

59 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery, 1978

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cook County Hospital1978

Medical School

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineGraduated in 1973
Northwestern UniversityGraduated in 1973
University of WisconsinGraduated in 1969
Wheaton College in Wheaton, IllinoisGraduated in 1967

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Dr. Richard Brinkman's office is located at 1101 31st St Ste 170, Downers Grove, IL, 60515.
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Dr. Richard Brinkman speaks English.
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