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Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP

(131 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), nutrition issues

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

(319) 356-4901

Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP is a nurse in Iowa City, IA specializing in family medicine. Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

Address:

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Some issues Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

doctor visit	123

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	56

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	143

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	114
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	16

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

hospital care	424
inpatient care	424

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	28
Dementia	19
Cancer	28

hospital care	444
inpatient care	444

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	31
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

doctor visit	15
hospital care	269
inpatient care	269

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

doctor visit	24
hospital care	591
inpatient care	591

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP treated as a nurse in Iowa City, IA were hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

doctor visit	81
hospital care	352
inpatient care	352
lab tests	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	10
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

She is certified by the Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and has a state license in Iowa.

Board Certification: Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 131 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Ms. Nanette Jean Brokaw, FNP, MSN, ARNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.

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Biography

Ms. Nanette Brokaw's specialty is family medicine. Ms. Brokaw has a special interest in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders) and nutrition issues. Patient ratings for Ms. Brokaw average 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.

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