Dr. Brandon Sprung joined UR Medicine's Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division in 2016 as an Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Sprung received his medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internal medicine residency at the Yale–New Haven Medical Center/Yale School of Medicine and completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Rochester–Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sprung is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. His clinical focus is general gastroenterology with a strong clinical interest in inflammatory bowel disease. He is currently Associate Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Training Program.

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Gastroenterology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2016

Residency, Internal Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital. 2011 - 2013

Internship, Internal Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital. 2010 - 2011

Education

MD | SUNY at Stony Brook University. 2010

Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha – Mu Chapter.

Publications

Journal Articles

Enhancing Nutrition and Obesity Education in GI Fellowship Through Universal Curriculum Development.

Newberry C, Sprung B, Pickett-Blakely O

Gastroenterology.. 2023 July 165 (1):16-19. Epub 04/13/2023.

Building a Successful and Sustainable Academic Career in Gastroenterology.

Sprung B, Marino D, Yoon S, Kaul V

The American journal of gastroenterology.. 2020 December 115 (12):1927-1930. Epub 1900 01 01.

Split-Dose Bowel Preparation Reduces the Need for Early Repeat Colonoscopy Without Improving Adenoma Detection Rate.

Wang L, Sprung BS, DeCross AJ, Marino D

Digestive diseases and sciences.. 2018 May 63 (5):1320-1326. Epub 12/14/2017.

Esophageal Mucosal Calcinosis: A Rare Site of Gastrointestinal Mucosal Calcinosis.

Huber AR, Sprung BS, Miller J, Findeis-Hosey JJ

The American journal of case reports.. 2018 April 619 :406-409. Epub 04/06/2018.

An Unusual Cause of Gastritis.

Sprung B, Werth T, Huber AR

Gastroenterology.. 2016 November 151 (5):e11-e12. Epub 10/06/2016.

Fear of the Unseen.

Sprung B, Granato C, Marino D

Digestive diseases and sciences.. 2016 April 61 (4):977-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Endoscopic Appearance of Rectal Spread of Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Sprung B, Lunt MD, Whitney-Miller C, DeCross AJ

The American journal of gastroenterology.. 2016 January 111 (1):25. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.5

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.6

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.6

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.5

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.6

Patient Comments

Found PA and Dr. Sprung very personable. Answered all my questions, made sure I was heard

Sep 23, 2024

Dr. Sprung is so professional and well informed. [...]

Aug 25, 2024

3.0

This provider is not very personable. He said very little, was probably with me for a few minutes, [...] and did not seem caring. I actually would prefer a different provider at this time.

Jun 19, 2024

5.0

New doctor I was there almost two hours in discussion about my health .....grear

Jun 03, 2024

3.4

Needs to convey exactly why there is further testing needed

May 26, 2024

2.2

The provider did not care! He had his mind made up prior to coming into exam room. [...] This doctor was less than caring. Obviously did NOT want me as a patient.

May 09, 2024

5.0

Good

May 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sprung is the first GI doc who is using empirical evidence gained from his ordering the correct tests to look at my GI issues! SO grateful.

Feb 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Sprung is a superb doctor! I come all the way from Buffalo!

May 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Sprung is helpful and knowledgeable about my health concerns. He is great!

Apr 19, 2022