Dr. Stephen Brietzke, MD

Internal Medicine•Male•Age 65

Accepting new patients

Telehealth services available

University of Missouri Health Care System

1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65201

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(573) 882-4141

Dr. Stephen Brietzke, MD is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Columbia, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine - Columbia medical school in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and University Of Missouri Health Care. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Brietzke to book an appointment.

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Review Highlight

"I was favorably impressed with Dr Brietzke. He came in already up to speed on my husband's fairly complicated health background, listened well without..."

- Betsy Murphy in Columbia, MO • See more reviews

At a Glance

Explains Conditions Well
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Offers Telehealth
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Experience

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No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Brietzke's conditions and procedures:

Abnormal Thyroid
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Benign Tumor
Bone Disorders
Breast Diseases
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Female Infertility
Goiter
Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Gynecomastia
Hashimoto's Disease
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothyroidism
Kidney Disease
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Obesity
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Retina Diseases
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Disease
Thyroiditis
Turner Syndrome
Vitamin D Deficiency

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(573) 882-4141

Dr. Brietzke accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Anthem: Alliance (Select Network)-MO; Alliance-MO EPO; Balanced Blue Access-MO; Balanced Blue Preferred-MO; Blue Access Choice (St Louis) (Select Network)-MO; Blue Access Choice - S-MO; Blue Access Choice-MO; Blue Access-MO; Blue Preferred (Blue Preferred / Small Grp)-MO; Blue Preferred (Select Network)-MO POS; Blue Preferred Network-MO; Blue Preferred Options-MO; Blue Preferred Plus-MO POS; Blue Preferred-MO HMO; Blue Traditional-MO; Bronze Blue Access Choice Plus-MO; Bronze Blue Access Choice-MO; Bronze Blue Access Plus-MO; Bronze Blue Access-MO; Bronze Blue Preferred Plus-MO; Bronze Blue Preferred-MO; Bronze Pathway for HSA-MO; Bronze Pathway X for HSA-MO; Bronze Pathway X-MO; Bronze Pathway-MO; Catastrophic Pathway X-MO; Catastrophic Pathway-MO; Gold Blue Access Choice Plus-MO; Gold Blue Access Choice-MO; Gold Blue Access Plus-MO; Gold Blue Access-MO; Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO; Gold Blue Preferred Plus-MO; Gold Blue Preferred-MO; Gold Pathway X-MO; Gold Pathway-MO; Lumenos plans (Blue Access)-MO; National (BlueCard Basic) PPO; National (BlueCard) PPO; Pathway X-MO; Pathway-MO; Preferred-Care Blue (KC) (Select Network)-MO; Silver Blue Access Choice Plus-MO; Silver Blue Access Choice-MO; Silver Blue Access Plus-MO; Silver Blue Access-MO; Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO; Silver Blue Preferred-MO; Silver Pathway for HSA-MO; Silver Pathway X for HSA-MO; Silver Pathway X-MO; Silver Pathway-MO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO; Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO; Blue Preferred Plus POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
HealthLink: HealthLink PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO

Dr. Brietzke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brietzke

3.9

Based on 14 ratings

5 Stars	71.42857142857143%	(10)
4 Stars	0%	(0)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	28.571428571428573%	(4)

What went well

Office environment (12)
Staff friendliness (12)
Appointment scheduling (11)

What could be improved

Appointment was rushed (3)
Didn't explain conditions well (3)
Didn't listen or answer questions (3)

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I was favorably impressed with Dr Brietzke. He came in already up to speed on my husband's fairly complicated health background, listened well without interrupting, and offered helpful encouragement along the way. I'd recommend him to anyone dealing with diabetes.

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Wait times
Appointment wasn't rushed
Listened & answered questions
Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

No results

1 person found this helpful

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Betsy Murphy in Columbia, MO – Nov 17, 2019

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The best at listening, caring and, most importantly, being knowledgeable.R

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Randee – Nov 11, 2019

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Very dismissive of my issues.

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No results

What could be improved

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May 21, 2019

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So happy to finally have my diabetes numbers better thanks to Dr. Breitzke! He listens!

What went well

Appointment scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness
Wait times
Appointment wasn't rushed
Listened & answered questions
Explained conditions well
Trusted the provider's decisions

What could be improved

No results

1 person found this helpful

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Mary Ann in Columbia, MO – Jun 11, 2018

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About Me

Biography

Dr. Stephen Brietzke, MD is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Columbia, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine

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Education

1989

Wilford Hall USAF Med Ctr

Fellowship Hospital

1984

David Grant USAF Med Ctr

Residency Hospital

1982

U Mo

Internship Hospital

1981

University of Missouri School of Medicine - Columbia

Medical School

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Stephen Brietzke, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Brietzke has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

Is Dr. Stephen Brietzke, MD accepting new patients?

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What are Dr. Stephen Brietzke, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Brietzke frequently treats Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Diabetes Type 2, and Diabetes Type 1. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Brietzke treats.

Where is Dr. Stephen Brietzke, MD's office located?

Dr. Brietzke's office is located at 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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