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Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD

Accepting New Patients

(536 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: robotic surgery

1000 Langworthy Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 584-3450

Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD is a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD is affiliated with Medical Associates and MercyOne.

Office Locations

1000 Langworthy Street
Dubuque, IA 52001

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Some issues Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood tests

colorectal cancer screening

creatinine blood test

creatinine test

kidney function tests

screening colonoscopy

In 2024, Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD had a list price for blood tests, colorectal cancer screening, creatinine blood test, creatinine test, kidney function tests, and screening colonoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

inpatient hospital care

screening mammogram

screening test

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

diagnostic colonoscopy

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lower endoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

phlebotomy for lab tests

removal of lesion

therapeutic colonoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic endoscopy

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD performed more biopsy, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), screening mammogram, and screening test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, breast procedures, cancer prevention, cancer screening, colon biopsy, colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, diagnostic colonoscopy, diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lower endoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, phlebotomy for lab tests, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), therapeutic colonoscopy, therapeutic EGD, therapeutic endoscopy, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, upper endoscopy with lesion removal, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2012 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
blood draw	35
breast procedures	117
CT scan	12
diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	371
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	17
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	117
X-rays	106

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2013 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	51
breast procedures	134
diagnostic imaging	34
doctor visit	366
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
preventive care	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	19
women's imaging	134
X-rays	115

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	197

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	22
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2014 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
breast procedures	112
diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	365
preventive care	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	112
X-rays	97

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	191

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	22
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
breast procedures	44
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	339
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	36
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36
women's imaging	44
X-rays	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	374

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	46
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	298
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	27
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2017 were women's imaging, breast procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	27
breast procedures	132
diagnostic imaging	20
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	292
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
minimally invasive procedures	30
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
women's imaging	132
X-rays	88

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	190

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	26
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2018 were breast procedures, X-rays, preventive care and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
breast procedures	63
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	274
gastrointestinal procedures	51
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	51
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51
women's imaging	63
X-rays	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	172

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
breast procedures	66
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	283
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	45
preventive care	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45
women's imaging	66
X-rays	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	173

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	20
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2020 were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	12
breast procedures	97
diagnostic imaging	16
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	220
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	18
preventive care	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
women's imaging	97
X-rays	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	166

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	33
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2021 were breast procedures, X-rays, women's imaging and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	12
breast procedures	71
diagnostic imaging	15
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	224
gastrointestinal procedures	67
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	67
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67
women's imaging	71
X-rays	71

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	155

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	22
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	72
diagnostic imaging	15
diagnostic procedures	88
doctor visit	226
gastrointestinal procedures	88
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	88
preventive care	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	88
women's imaging	72
X-rays	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	32
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	77
diagnostic imaging	18
diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	263
gastrointestinal procedures	102
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	102
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102
women's imaging	77
X-rays	77

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	30
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
breast procedures	55
diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	85
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
lab tests	11
minimally invasive procedures	85
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	72
women's imaging	55
X-rays	55

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	176

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	32
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD in 2024

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated as a general surgeon in Dubuque, IA were women's imaging, breast procedures, X-rays and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	12
blood draw	24
breast procedures	86
CT scan	12
diagnostic imaging	20
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	288
gastrointestinal procedures	50
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
lab tests	13
minimally invasive procedures	50
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
women's imaging	86
X-rays	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	62
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	77
85 and over	25
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	22
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at University of North Dakota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1994)

Residency: University of North Dakota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Iowa

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 536 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Dubuque, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce Alan Obbink, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$16,476 Da Vinci Surgical System $16,476
Davol Inc.	$145 Phasix Mesh $31	ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $22	$92
CONMED Corporation	$60 AirSeal $60
Allergan Inc.	$37 AlloDerm $37
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.	$14 myRisk $14
Other	$11 Endoscopy Endocutters $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$12,500
Travel and Lodging	$3,064
Food and Beverage	$1,177
Gift	$3

Biography

Dr. Bruce Obbink is a physician who specializes in general surgery. He is especially interested in robotic surgery and general surgery. Dr. Obbink trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Dakota for residency. He is affiliated with MercyOne. His practice in Dubuque, IA is open to new patients as reported by MercyOne.