About Brad Willenbring, DO
Dr. Brad Willenbring is a board-certified physician that joined The Iowa Clinic Family Medicine department in 2024. With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Willenbring enjoys caring for a diverse panel of patients, from newborn to geriatric. The ability to provide care for entire families and develop meaningful relationships is something Dr. Willenbring finds most rewarding about his practice.
After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, Dr. Willenbring was sought out and selected for the US Army Health Professions Scholarship Program. After beginning medical school at Des Moines University, he was commissioned as a uniformed officer. He then made his way to Washington state, where he completed a rotating internship and earned an international diploma in mountain medicine. Dr. Willenbring then spent four years on active duty with the Army in Alaska, two years embedded with the infantry, and two years in aviation medicine. Afterwards, Dr. Willenbring finished residency through a Michigan State University affiliate outside of Detroit before returning to Iowa.
An Iowa native, Dr. Willenbring looks forward to providing exceptional care to the people of central Iowa. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, paddleboarding, being outdoors, and reminiscing with 90s music.
Training
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine
Certifications
- FAA Aviation Medical Examiner
- International Diploma in Mountain Medicine
Residency
Michigan State University — Family Medicine
Internship
Madigan Army Medical Center
Medical Degree
Des Moines University
Undergraduate Degree
University of Iowa
Areas of Medical Expertise
Clinical Interests
- Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Physical and Mental Health Conditions
- Preventative Medicine
- Routine Health Maintenance
- Simple Skin Procedures
- Acute Illness and Injury Treatment
- FAA Physicals (Class 2 and 3)
- Joint Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
- Toenail Removal
- Skin Biopsy
Family Medicine - Grimes
Located within: The Iowa Clinic - Grimes
825 Northeast Gateway Drive
Grimes, IA 50111