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MaleAbout Dennis Bruemmer
Biography
Dennis C. Bruemmer, MD, PhD, is a Staff Cardiologist and the Director of the Center for Cardiometabolic Health in the Section of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is a Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine Case Western Reserve Medical School.
Dr. Bruemmer specializes in Preventive Cardiology, particularly in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular risk and metabolic control of patients with diabetes. Dr. Bruemmer further has special interest in cardiac intensive care and echocardiography. Dr. Bruemmer is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Echocardiography.
Specialty Interests: General cardiology, preventive cardiology, diabetes management in cardiac (heart) patients, cardiac intensive care, echocardiography
Experience: The Section of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation at Cleveland Clinic provides patients with comprehensive assessment to identify and manage their traditional and emerging, nontraditional cardiovascular risk factors. In 2018 the section recorded more than 11,000 outpatient visits. Dr. Bruemmer has more than 20 years’ experience in general and preventive cardiology, including managing cardiovascular risk factors in patients with diabetes.
Education: Dr. Bruemmer earned his MD/PhD degrees from the University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. Following residency training in internal medicine and cardiology at the Robert Virchow Hospital/German Heart Institute and Charité Hospital, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany, Dr. Bruemmer completed a two-year research fellowship as the Gonda (Goldschmied) Diabetes Center Fellow in the Department of Endocrinology at the University of California, Los Angeles. After completion of this research fellowship, Dr. Bruemmer joined the faculty at UCLA as Assistant Professor.
In 2004, he was recruited to the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY where he completed additional clinical subspecialty fellowship training in Endocrinology in 2009 and in Cardiovascular Medicine in 2015. Since 2004, Dr. Bruemmer had been a faculty member and a clinician-investigator at the University of Kentucky. In 2009, he was promoted to Associate Professor and became the Associate Director of the Saha Cardiovascular Research Center. Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2019, Dr. Bruemmer was an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and a staff Cardiologist at the UPMC Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Bruemmer’s research is focused on mechanisms of atherosclerosis and risk factor intervention for the prevention of coronary artery disease. Dr. Bruemmer has received grant awards from the National Institute of Health, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. He has coauthored nearly 200 manuscripts, review articles, and abstracts, which have been published in leading medical journals and cited over 5000 times. Dr. Bruemmer frequently is an invited speaker at national and international medical meetings. He serves on various national and international review committees and as reviewer for leading manuscripts, including Science, Cell, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Circulation, Hypertension, Diabetes and others.
About Dr. Bruemmer: “I consider working in health care a privilege. Being a physician is much more than understanding the mechanisms of disease and its treatment. It was my desire to help and provide hope for those who suffer and compassion for what their families experience that led me to become a physician. I embrace listening to my patient’s concerns, being entrusted with their symptoms and relieving their anxiety when they enter the hospital. I have tremendous empathy for their journey, one which I am dedicated to take alongside them.”
Leisure Activities: In his free time, Dr. Bruemmer enjoys spending time with his family, biking, hiking and skiing.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, 2015
- Fellowship: University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, 2009
- Fellowship: University of California Los Angeles, 2003
- Residency: Humboldt University Berlin, Charite/Robert Virchow Hospital/German Heart Institute, 2001
- Medical Education: University of Hamburg, Germany, 1998
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
Awards
- 2017 Heart and Vascular Institute/Vascular Medicine Institute Innovator Award, University of Pittsburgh
- 2014 Henry I. Russek Award, American College of Cardiology
- 2014 Investigator Award, American College of Cardiology
- 2009 Novo Nordisk Scholarship Award, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
- 2008 Career Development Award, American Diabetes Association
- 2004 ATVB Merit Award for Young Investigators, American Heart Association
- 2004 Young Scholar Award, American Society of Hypertension
- 2004 Irvine H. Page Young Investigator Research Award, American Heart Association
- 2004 National Scientist Development Award, American Heart Association
- 2003 Young Investigator Award, The Endocrine Society
- 2003 Young Investigator Award Basic Science (1. Prize), European Society of Cardiology
- 2002 New Investigator Award, High Blood Pressure Council, American Heart Association
- 2001 Cardiovascular Young Investigator Award, AstraZeneca
Innovations & Patents
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-04-22, Dr. Bruemmer has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Bruemmer receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
257 ratings, 37 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2026
The doctor listened to me and explained his thoughts about my issues. I was extremely satisfied with his explanations!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
I appreciated objectiveness of Dr B.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Experiences with Dr. Bruemmer have always been exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Excellent care, treatment. Excellent cardiologist who competed & angioplasty and opened my LAD. She saved my life. Dr. Young I think.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
My doctor was wonderful. He listened to me gave me good advice and made me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Bruemmer has made it very convenient with the virtual visits to make my follow up care very seamless.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Bruemmer is such a wonderful caring physician that handles my cardiology and endocrinology needs and his expertise in both specialties have improved my quality of life. So very grateful I was referred to him from another top physician at the Cleveland Clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Very good visit with Dr. Bruemmer .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Phone calls were not necessary; all communication via MyChart and Dr Bruemmer, I believe, was responsible for my 'emergency' appt based on symptons I described in email to him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Bruemmer was very informative and personable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Although I got the impression that Dr. Bruemmer felt a little sad that he had to admit me to the hospital for treatment, I need to applaud him for his insistance that I be admitted and his concern for my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
This was my first time seeing Dr. Bruemmer and I was very pleased with our interaction. He was very personable and he explained everything to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Doctor Bruemmer is an excellent doctor to talk with about heart health, issues and options for preventative care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr. Breummer was absolutely wonderful. He was thorough, caring and straight to the point with the plan for my care. I am in full agreement with him and he was very clear on everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
The care and concern I received from Dr. Bruemmer is outstanding! He is an excellent and caring physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Bruemmer and his NP work very well. They are up on the latest studies and have fought EHP to get medication covered that were really needed for me. It took them a year, but they did It and I really appreciate all the work they did.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Bruemmer is excellent. He's very easy to talk to and listens to what you have to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Great Doctor, feel sorry very nice confident with his diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr Bruemmer is caring and listens I trust his recommendations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
My visit with Dr. Bruemmer was the best visit I've had with a physician. He listened intently, answered all of my questions, provided insight into my areas of concern and was extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking elite preventive cardiovascular care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Seeing Dr. Bruemmer was such a pleasant experience! I saw him for a Preventative Cardiology Visit. He really took the time, even though my appointment ended up being a bit short, to review my current relevant health and listen to my concerns. He was very polite and kind while realistic and frank. I was glad to hear no follow-up was needed at this time, but I would really be delighted if he were a part of my normal care team.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Wait times before entering exam room was atrocious. Wait Time upon entering exam room was excellent.Dr took less than 5minutes to come into the room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Enjoy working with Dr. Breummer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
My Dr. Was wonderful! Time concern were given.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
My visits with Dr. Bruemmer are always excellent and have been since I started seeing him more than 4 years ago. He always makes me feel like a human and feel heard. He advocates for me. I appreciate his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
So glad I made the trip to the clinic. Very informative and the Dr answered our questions and took time with us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr took the time to listen and it felt like he cared voice records everything we talked about in my medical record I'm very forgetful that was very helpful!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Bruemmer is very kind and helpful. He explains things so I can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Bruemmer was, as always, very professional and personable. He explained things clearly, encouraged questions, and answered them fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
He is an excellent provider, I will recommend him to everyone I know
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
I just like to see my provider! I don't care to see by a nurse practitioner! I like just seeing by Doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Bruemmer is a talented and dedicated doctor. His expertise in cardiology is extraordinary, and his knowledge of other disciplines is astonishingly strong. I have never felt such confidence in a specialist. He is also unusually articulate as well as courteous and friendly. I am very grateful for his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Ever since I started visiting I have been very pleased with the service. I really like Dr. Breaumer. He is truly a professional and very caring taking the time and effort to assist In any way and explaining things thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Bruemmer was incredible for a first-time cardiology patient like myself to have. He was kind, thorough, and listened to be thoughts and concerns. He involved me in my care decisions and gave me the right level of detail/information to help me make informed decisions without overwhelming me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr Breumer is a very caring person. He listens with empathy. He is very well versed in his field of medicine -both in Cardiology and Endocrinology diabetics treatment. I am lucky to have him as my doctor. CCF is lucky to have him on staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr Brummer is an exemplary model of Cleveland Clinic's excellence in caring for the whole person, not just the patient. I always leave my appointments with him fully satisfied I have been heard and cared for at the highest level.