Nicholas Brening
( out of 208 reviews )

Nicholas Brening, MD

Languages spoken: Spanish, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
801-581-2000
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  • Nicholas Brening, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics. He is originally from Scottsbluff, Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.

    He attended the University of Utah for Internal Medicine training and Geriatrics Fellowship where he had the opportunity to learn from accomplished and renowned experts in the fields of Geriatrics, Cognitive Neurology, and Geriatric Psychiatry.

    Dr. Brening has always had a particular interest in the care of older adult patients. By focusing on aligning a patient's care with their goals and paying attention to "what matters most", he is able to achieve successful and personalized outcomes for his patients. During each clinical encounter, Dr. Brening strives to provide high-quality, compassionate and efficient care. Dr. Brening focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of Geriatric syndromes including: the diagnosis and ongoing care of patients with cognitive disorders and dementia, depression and anxiety in older adults, incontinence, frailty, and falls. His clinical interests also include the care of LGBT older adults. He partners with the Infectious Disease clinic to offer Geriatric services to older adult patients living with HIV.

    Dr. Brening is also the Associate Program Director for the Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Utah and enjoys teaching fellows, resident physicians and medical students.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 208 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Brening is very caring, professional, and takes time to listen to your issues and makes every effort to correct them!

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very friendly, helpful and understanding for my gay lifestyle.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Im a fairly new patient and he has be very attentive.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Best doctor I have ever had.My daughter and I just Love him!

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Extremely good.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He is very caring, knowledgeable gets things done

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Best doctor ever.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Nicholas Brening is outstanding in listening and answering any questions. Thank you.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    We love Dr. Brenning.

  • Nicholas Brening, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics. He is originally from Scottsbluff, Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.

    He attended the University of Utah for Internal Medicine training and Geriatrics Fellowship where he had the opportunity to learn from accomplished and renowned experts in the fields of Geriatrics, Cognitive Neurology, and Geriatric Psychiatry.

    Dr. Brening has always had a particular interest in the care of older adult patients. By focusing on aligning a patient's care with their goals and paying attention to "what matters most", he is able to achieve successful and personalized outcomes for his patients. During each clinical encounter, Dr. Brening strives to provide high-quality, compassionate and efficient care. Dr. Brening focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of Geriatric syndromes including: the diagnosis and ongoing care of patients with cognitive disorders and dementia, depression and anxiety in older adults, incontinence, frailty, and falls. His clinical interests also include the care of LGBT older adults. He partners with the Infectious Disease clinic to offer Geriatric services to older adult patients living with HIV.

    Dr. Brening is also the Associate Program Director for the Geriatrics Fellowship at the University of Utah and enjoys teaching fellows, resident physicians and medical students.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

    Education history

    Undergraduate Human Biology - Chadron State College B.S.
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine M.D.
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship Geriatric Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow