Dr. Wayne Brabender, MD | Lorain, OH | Geriatrician

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Dr. Wayne Brabender is an internal medicine physician who specializes in geriatric medicine and infectious disease. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. With 48 years of clinical experience, Dr. Brabender brings extensive knowledge to caring for older adults and treating complex infections. He speaks English.

Dr. Brabender practices at Cleveland Clinic locations in Lorain, Avon Lake, and Avon, Ohio. His expertise in geriatric medicine allows him to address the unique health needs of senior patients, while his infectious disease training helps him diagnose and treat various infections. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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4.2

14 Ratings
48 years of experience
9 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Kansas Medical Center
8 written reviews
3 specialties
12 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Brabender's Ratings and Reviews

4.2

14 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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He is the best ! The Best! I just love him! He saved my husband from Legionnaires Disease and Talks with me like a papa. I just love him!

December 11th, 2015

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Dr. Brabender possesses all the qualities every doctor should have. One of the most amazing, compassionate, understanding, doctors I've ever met. Thank you for being so wonderful. Dr. Brabender took a very scary situation and showed me the light at the end of the tunnel.

January 26th, 2013

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reception staff are rude- not overly knowledgeable- have a tendancy to "pass the buck" when ever they can- Overheard them tell patients to go to the emergency room for things that can be handled in the doctors office on several occasions. office staff do not pass messages on to doctor- take it upon themselves to answer for the doctor and tell patient that they told the doctor when they did not. getting an appointment is dfficult more often than not- does not have good follow up if any at all.

October 18th, 2011

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Doctor Brabender is a terrific GP and is a caring, concerned and kind physician. He is reminiscent of the old time family doctor. It really is too bad he associated himself with Community Health Partners and Mercy Hospital. His office staff is my only complaint. They seem untrained, curt and generally unhappy in their work.

August 5th, 2011

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Dr. Brabender had my grandma as a patient over the past two years after a back accident. He prescribed her Ambien to help her sleep, which is a TEMPORARY sleep aid..... however he continued to give this drug to my grandma after we had asked him to stop because she was becoming addicted to it in order to sleep and it was making her lose her memory...decline in health. After being asked by her power of attorney to stop, he continued to see my grandma and give her more of it for over a year... I would strongly caution anyone going to this doctor.

March 18th, 2011

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Dr. Brabender is a doctor who really cares about his patients. His patients aren't just a number to him, he really gets to know them.

March 3rd, 2011

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Dr. Brabender correctly diagnosed my conditions, tok good care of me. Excellent physician.

June 1st, 2010

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I highly recommend Dr. Brabender.

February 5th, 2010

The Cleveland Clinic

1130 Tower Blvd Ste BLorain, OH 44052

Tel: (440) 989-4874

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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SunClosed

Cleveland Clinic

450 Avon Belden RdAvon Lake, OH 44012

Tel: (440) 930-6800

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital

33300 Cleveland Clinic BlvdAvon, OH 44011

Mercy Health Lorain Hospital

3700 Kolbe RdLorain, OH 44053


Dr. Wayne Brabender, MD	Dr. Allan Floyd Starr, MD	Dr. Charles Harding King, MD	Cheryl M Bradas
Geriatric Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Geriatric Medicine
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.2 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience	51 Years of Experience	48 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	Speaks English
Lorain , OH	Avon , OH	Parma , OH	Cleveland , OH
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Kansas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Brabender's NPI number is 1629042361.

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Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Amy Liang Mei Cagle, MD
Anesthesiology
15 Years Exp | Cleveland, OH
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Dr. Philip Joseph Spagnuolo, MD
Infectious Disease
53 Years Exp | Cleveland, OH
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Dr. Faiza Khalid
Critical Care Medicine
15 Years Exp | Cleveland, OH
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Dr. Morteza S Naghibi, MD
Infectious Disease
51 Years Exp | Troy, NY
(1)
Dr. Roberta Lynn Bender, MD
Infectious Disease
42 Years Exp | Westlake, OH
(1)
Dr. Ralph J Levine, MD
Anesthesiology
48 Years Exp | Cleveland, OH
(2)
Dr. Bryan Keith Kapella, MD
Infectious Disease
27 Years Exp | Cleveland, OH
(0)
Dr. Dalia E El Bejjani, MD
Infectious Disease
26 Years Exp | Cleveland, OH
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Lauren Ethel Bara
Nurse Practitioner
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What languages does Dr. Wayne Brabender speak?: Dr. Wayne Brabender speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Wayne Brabender's office located?: Dr. Wayne Brabender's office is located at 1130 Tower Blvd Ste B, Lorain, OH, 44052.

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