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Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD

(Dr. Matthew Lester Brengman, MD)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Professional interests include: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), obesity, and more.

5855 Bremo Road Suite 406
Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 285-4133

Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD is affiliated with HCA Virginia and Parham Doctors Hospital Henrico Doctors Hospital Retreat Doctors Hospital.

Office Locations

5855 Bremo Road Suite 406
Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 285-4133

(804) 622-2224

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7702 E Parham Road Mob Iii Suite 304
Richmond, VA 23294

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Some issues Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News

“Matt Brengman, M.D., is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon practicing in Richmond and Fredericksburg, VA.”—"GlobeNewswire", Fox 5 San Diego, October 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	46
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	11
weight management	11
X-rays	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	14
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	159
gastrointestinal procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	12
X-rays	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2015 were X-rays and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188
gastrointestinal procedures	11
X-rays	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
X-rays	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	130

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	15
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
X-rays	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	279
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	133
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and X-rays.

abdominal surgery	12
bypass surgery	11
doctor visit	178
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	11
weight management	11
X-rays	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	109
Male	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	114
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	4
85 and over	2
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Virginia.

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Virginia

Parham Doctors Hospital Henrico Doctors Hospital Retreat Doctors Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew L. Brengman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Richmond, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$41,197 Da Vinci Surgical System $41,197
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$11,109 OVERSTITCH AND OR LAPBAND AND OR ORBERA $5,750	Orbera $2,947	LAPBAND AND OR OVERSTITCH AND OR ORBERA $1,309	Overstitch and or LapBand $717	LapBand $386
Enterra Medical, Inc.	$6,573 $6,573
Medtronic, Inc.	$5,397 Enterra $2,585	INTERSTIM $1,680	Signia $496	Sonicision $277	$360
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$4,893 Enterra $4,706	INTERSTIM $104	MazorX - Renaissance $83
Other	$12,630 LAP-BAND $3,710	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $605	Contrave $411	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $326	HARMONIC Product Family $282	Other $7,295

**Types of Payments**
Education	$32,195
Consulting Fee	$17,380
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,730
Food and Beverage	$10,545
Travel and Lodging	$5,487
Other	$1,462

Biography

Dr. Matthew Brengman's medical specialty is general surgery and bariatric surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: obesity, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy). Dr. Brengman graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. His training includes a residency program at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences/National Capital Consortium. Dr. Brengman is professionally affiliated with HCA Virginia.