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Dr. Robert Penn, MD

Dr. Robert Penn, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Penn, MD is an infectious disease internist in Omaha, NE and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Methodist Hospital and Phelps Memorial Health Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Infectious Diseases Associates, PC

9202 W Dodge Rd Ste 203 Omaha, NE 68114
Telehealth available

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(402) 934-6504

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Penn specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Penn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Penn

4.8

19 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Karen – Mar 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Marion in Omaha – Jan 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide the highest quality of care for infectious disease patients in our Midwest region.

biography

Robert G. Penn, MD, FACP, FSHEA, FIDSA, is a Board Certified Infectious Diseases Specialist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Penn sees patients with complex infectious diseases at Methodist Hospital as well as his office clinic. Dr. Penn's medical practice...read more

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • Creighton University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981

  • The Nebraska Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975

  • University Of Nebraska-lincoln

    Undergraduate School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Internal Medicine
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  • Board Certified Internal Medicine, 1978

  • Phi Beta Kappa, 1972

  • FIDSA - Fellow, Infectious DIsease Society of America, 2010

  • MD awarded with Distinction, 1975

  • Alpha Omega Alpha, 1975

  • FACP - Fellow, American College of Physicians, 2000

  • Board Certified Infectious Diseases, 1982

  • FSHEA - Fellow, Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America, 2004

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Locations

Infectious Diseases Associates, PC

Infectious Diseases Associates PC9202 W Dodge Rd Ste 203 Omaha, NE 68114
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Hospital

    8303 Dodge St
    Omaha, NE 68114
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Phelps Memorial Health Center

    1215 Tibbals St
    Holdrege, NE 68949

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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