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Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

500 W Thomas Road Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85013

(602) 406-4000

Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD is a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Dignity Health Arizona, Chandler Regional Medical Center St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES.

Office Locations

Chandler Regional Medical Center St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

500 W Thomas Road Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85013

(602) 406-4000

(602) 406-6498

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In The News

“"I'm pretty sure (that) without ECMO, he wouldn't be with us today," said Dr. Ross Bremner, who treated Viddal at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.”—"A ventilator wasn't enough to treat him for Covid-19. This machine became his last chance for survival", CNN, May 2020

“Trauma surgeon Dr. Ross Bremner also testified as a prosecution witness that Russell probably would have survived if she had received a transfusion.”—"Defense Rests in Trial of Driver in Death of Jehovah's Witness", Los Angeles Times, December 1998

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

catheter-based esophageal pH monitoring

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

EGD with submucosal injection

esophageal manometry

gastrointestinal procedures

hernia surgery

laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair

minimally invasive procedures

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

By Affordability:

EGD with dilation

upper endoscopy with dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD performed more catheter-based esophageal pH monitoring, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, EGD with submucosal injection, esophageal manometry, gastrointestinal procedures, hernia surgery, laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair, minimally invasive procedures, therapeutic upper endoscopy, and upper endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for EGD with dilation, and upper endoscopy with dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	176
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	132
manometry	31
minimally invasive procedures	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	188
gastrointestinal procedures	123
injections	11
manometry	27
minimally invasive procedures	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	65
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11
transplant procedures	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	19
diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	220
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	194
hospital care	21
injections	13
inpatient care	21
manometry	51
minimally invasive procedures	143
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	131
gastrointestinal procedures	137
manometry	27
minimally invasive procedures	110
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11
transplant procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	87
gastrointestinal procedures	121
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	121
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	88
doctor visit	106
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	143
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	143
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	88

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	110
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	205
manometry	51
minimally invasive procedures	136
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	16
transplant procedures	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	16
diagnostic procedures	79
doctor visit	85
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	217
injections	11
manometry	40
minimally invasive procedures	177
pyloric dilation	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	79

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	35
gastrointestinal procedures	123
injections	15
manometry	38
minimally invasive procedures	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	14
transplant procedures	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	54
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	202
injections	27
manometry	50
minimally invasive procedures	138
pyloric dilation	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	17
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	167
injections	17
manometry	38
minimally invasive procedures	110
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Phoenix, AZ were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

balloon dilation	18
bronchoscopy	16
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	109
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	160
hospital care	21
injections	15
inpatient care	21
manometry	39
minimally invasive procedures	122
pyloric dilation	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13
transplant procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	178
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	18
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD graduated from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He is certified by the Surgery General Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Board Certification: Surgery General Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Dignity Health Arizona

Chandler Regional Medical Center St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, TRICARE and First Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare

TRICARE

First Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$19,378 Da Vinci Surgical System $12,628	DAVINCI XI $6,750
Ethicon US, LLC	$11,441 OtherNA $6,500	Other/NA $4,750	Endoscopy Endocutters $106	Advanced Wound care $42	Endoscopy: Endocutters $23	Other $20
Ethicon Inc.	$3,693 STRATAFIX $2,166	LINX Reflux Management System $124	Endoscopy# Endocutters $48	Sutures $42	$1,312
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,557 GI GENIUS $62	$1,495
NUVASIVE, INC.	$798 ALIF $670	Affix $128
Other	$2,287 ATryn $367	Nvision VLE $323	LINX $240	HeartWare HVAD $140	Photofrin $121	Other $1,096

**Types of Payments**
Education	$18,261
Consulting Fee	$14,688
Food and Beverage	$3,557
Grant	$1,495
Travel and Lodging	$1,022
Other	$132

Research Payments

Dr. Ross M. Bremner, MD, PhD has received 6 research payments totaling $25,163.

Biography

Dr. Ross Bremner's areas of specialization are cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Bremner seems to be an in-network provider for Coventry, First Health, and Cigna, as well as other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He is conversant in Afrikaans. Dr. Bremner is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health. Dignity Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Phoenix, AZ.