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.
- 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