Physician Profile

Bruce Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Brenner earned his bachelor’s degree at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, where he graduated with highest honors. He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo. He completed his residency and surgical research fellowship at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, and a surgical oncology fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Appointments

• Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery

Specialty

• General General
• Surgical Oncology

Certification
Surgery

Hospital Affiliation
John Dempsey Hospital

Research Interests

• Dr. Brenner has research interests in the genetic origins of rectal and colon cancers.

Interest Statement
Dr. Brenner has a special interest in treating colon and rectal cancers as well as a strong research interest into the genetic origins of these cancers. Dr. Brenner also has expertise in the treatment of other gastrointestinal cancers including esophageal, gastric, pancreatic and liver, in addition to treating cancers of the skin and soft tissues, such as sarcoma and melanoma. Before coming to the Health Center, Dr. Brenner served for four years as an assistant professor of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee where he had teaching responsibilities and served on numerous committees. During that time, he served as a staff physician at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital and Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Brenner is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He’s been recognized with many academic accolades throughout his career and is a member of several professional societies. He’s published extensively in medical journals and other professional publications.