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John R. Brownell
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (Based on 833 Reviews)

John R. Brownell, MD

Specialties: Primary Care and Family/General Practice

Areas of Interest

Adolescent medicine, sports medicine

Year began practicing: 1998

Year joined staff: 1998

Education and Training

Education

1987-1991
United States Navy, Unrestricted Line Officer
1991-1995
University of Iowa, Doctor of Medicine

Residency

1995-1998
Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation, Family Medicine

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians; Christian Medical and Dental Association

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • 2026 Nominee for Patient Advocate award
  • 2025 Nominee for Patient Advocate award
  • 2025 Nominee for Colleague award
  • 2023 Nominee for Patient Advocate award
  • 2016 Nominee for Patient Advocate Award, one of Mercy's Annual Provider Awards
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Personal Interests

Spending time with family and friends, biking, church activities, cross country skiing, history, politics and running

Patient Reviews

4.0
October 06, 2026
Been going to this Doc. For a long time. All is good or I would not still be using him as my primary care doctor.
5.0
October 06, 2026
Awesome Dr Brownell
5.0
September 15, 2026
Dr. Brownell is the best of the best. I have been going to him [for] about 15 years ago and I could not ask for a better primary care doctor. He has built a solid doctor-patient relationship with my husband and I over the years which adds to his ability to understand whatever conditions cause us to visit at any given time. He Is personable, professional and the best doctor I've ever had!
5.0
September 02, 2026
I do recommend them
5.0
September 01, 2026
Dr. Brownell is Outstanding!
4.0
September 01, 2026
Dr. Brownell was good and has done a nice job ... I appreciate his respect of my personal care and how I choose to listen and work with my body.
5.0
August 31, 2026
Always great
5.0
August 28, 2026
Very grateful for Dr. Brownell
5.0
August 22, 2026
I never have any bad comments when I go there
5.0
August 21, 2026
Dr Brownell is very thorough personal and helpful. He does a tremendous job asking questions and is proactive with my health. I thanked him for that..
5.0
August 13, 2026
Have recommended Dr Brownell to others.
5.0
August 04, 2026
Dr. Brownell is a great doctor. He never makes me feel rushed, answers all my questions, and willingly makes referrals.
5.0
July 27, 2026
He's a Saint and a Champ!!!
5.0
July 23, 2026
Dr. Brownell is outstanding
5.0
July 23, 2026
They all did a great job as always
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Provider's Contact Information

  • Office Phone: 319-390-3963
  • Fax: 319-396-3886

Locations

  • MercyCare Johnson Avenue

    75 Short St. NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

    Main: 319-396-6313
    Office: 319-396-6313
    Fax: 319-396-5132