Kent Brummel, MD, FACC
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About
Dr. Brummel is a general and preventive cardiologist in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan. He sees patients in the Preventive Cardiology Clinic at Domino's Farms and at the Briarwood Health Center Cardiology Clinic. He also has expertise in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography.
Dr. Brummel is a native Michigander who grew up on the shore of Lake Michigan. He obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan after studying biochemistry. He completed medical school at Northwestern University and Internal Medicine Residency training at the University of Chicago. After his time in Chicago, he returned to the University of Michigan for his Cardiology Fellowship. After completing his fellowship he was thrilled to stay on as a clinical cardiologist at the University. His clinical interests include general cardiology, lipidology, preventive cardiology, and echocardiography. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, cardiovascular disease, clinical lipidology, and echocardiography and his research focuses on quality improvement within those domains.
When not in the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing with his dogs, and trail running.
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Locations
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Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Ste 1300
Lobby A
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0363Get Directions -
Cardiology Clinic | Briarwood Health Associates 325 Briarwood Cir
Briarwood Building 5
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1605Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Brummel is involved in research to improve the identification and treatment of patients with complex lipid disorders.
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Patient Comments
June 21, 2026 - "Dr Brummel is the best cardio doctor I have ever had without exception. Actively discusses any outstanding issues and gives full explanation of any test results and his proposed treatment plan."
June 15, 2026 - "I am so fortunate to have Dr. Brummel as my cardiologist. He is so kind, considerate, very knowledgeable and a great doctor. I would recommend him without reservation to anyone looking for a great cardiologist."
June 12, 2026 - "Dr Brummel is very articulate and also communicates real attention and concern for the patient. He listens to what I have to say. I feel fortunate to be working with him, he's excellent."
June 10, 2026 - "Dr Brummel is an excellent doctor. He listens, discusses options, understands my concerns about statins and works with me to try alternatives first. Plus, he is genuinely a good human being (it seems). A+!!!"
May 11, 2026 - "First time meeting Dr. Brummel and I was very impressed at his demeanor and time taken during my visit with him."
May 2, 2026 - "Dr Brummel, goes above and beyond to address all concerns. He genuinely listens."
March 7, 2026 - "Excellent visit. Dr. Brummel is respectable clinician. Is both a good teacher and listener. Felt like I was treated as a human and not a variable in an algorithm."
February 11, 2026 - "Dr Brummel is on my short list of excellent physicians. He is warm, attentive, and communicates well."
February 3, 2026 - "Dr. Brummel is one of those exceptional physicians with the ability to use his own training and knowledge while also involving his patients in making a plan to address their health issues. He is great at listening, discussing the problem, and presenting possible treatment options. He made me feel like a partner in my own quest for better health, creating a treatment plan for the present, but with alternate therapies if the current plan proves less than optimal."
January 10, 2026 - "Dr Brummel had a perfect bedside manner. Instantly made me feel calm. Every explanation of my details were simple to understand."
