
Robert W Armbruster, MD
CardiologyInterventional Cardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults (ages 19 - 65)
- Geriatrics (>65)
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Robert W Armbruster
This Creighton University medical school graduate appreciates the opportunity to help others in need. He bases his patient care on doing whatever is necessary for the betterment of that person. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising and traveling.
Locations
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - 1 Edmundson Place
- 1 Edmundson Place, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- Get Directions
- phone: 712-396-7787
- Crawford County Memorial Hospital
- 100 Medical Parkway, Denison, IA 51442
- Get Directions
- phone: 712-265-2500
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 1994
- Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1991
- Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, 1987
Insurance
- Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna NHN
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Ambetter Health
- American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
- Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
- Coventry Workers' Compensation
- Elite Choice
- First Health
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
- Humana Full Access (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
- HumanaChoice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
- Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
- Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
- Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
- Medica Choice National (PPO)
- Medica Elevate
- Medica Insure
- Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
- Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
- Midlands Choice Network
- Midwest Alliance Network
- Molina IA Medicaid
- Molina IA Medicare Advantage
- Molina NE Medicaid
- Molina NE Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
- Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
- Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
- NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
- O'Hara Workers' Compensation
- Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
- United Healthcare Allsavers
- United Healthcare Core
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
- United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
- United Healthcare NE Medicaid
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
- United Healthcare Surest
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage
- Wellmark Blue (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
- Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
- Wellpoint IA Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
570 ratings, 45 reviewsThe Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I love Dr. Arbruster. I always feel like I'm in very good hands with my heart issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr. Armbruster is an amazing cardiologist. He is personable and easy to talk to. He answers any and all questions professionally. Excellent care every time!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
He was very informative. Listened to my thoughts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr armbruster is one extremely caring and knowledgeable cardiologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Armbruster is s very knowlefgeable and caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Dr. Armbruster is a very easy person to talk to about your personal needs and just to have general conversations with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I have developed a good professional doctor-patient relationship with Dr. Armbruster. I trust his guidance and expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
I Love, Dr. Armbruster
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
I was very impressed with Dr Armbruster and highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
I appreciate how well he listened to my concerns. He has a positive and caring demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
We talked with each other, not at each other. This makes a huge difference in communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
He acknowledged my concerns and gave me options to choose for my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
VERY GOOD !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Not only am I confident in Dr Armbruster - he answers all my questions and makes me feel safe with my affliction. He has such a positive attitude!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Listens and takes time to discuss all my issues. I recommend Dr Armbruster.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Amazing clinic very professional and kind Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr Armbruster saved my life with a timely cath/Stent 6 years ago; I wouldn't go anywhere else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr. Armbruster is fabulous. Common sense. Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and able to convey to our understanding!!! Also triage nurse Candace was stupendous. Helped me immensely on the phone and in person. Good people you have!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Explained everything and went over items I had questions about
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Took time to address all my concerns and listened to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Excellent!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr. Armbruster has been my cardiologist for over 20 years. He is the best doctor I have ever been associated with. His high degree of professionalism and competence in his field is the reason I have stayed with him!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Best cardiologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Everything was great and 100% satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
She is a thorough doctor and does what's best for the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Good on explanation and the "why's".
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Excellent caregiver!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
I was extremely pleased with doctor Armbruster. He was very attentive, answered all of my questions, and was very personable. Very pleased with my overall visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
He was very clear and concise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
He is an awesome cardiologist. The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
Dr Armbruster is the best physician that I have ever dealt with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
The doctor and his team are always kind and courteous and super helpful!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Dr. A. Came into the room with all the info about my needs. I like that he was informed and ready to discuss my problems and ready to talk about my needs without my needing to start from the beginning.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Dr. Armbruster is always prepared with background information and is a kind and compassionate physician. He listens, absorbs, and ask questions and is clear with his findings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
The nurse and Dr Armbrester has always been very helpful to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Very polite
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
I felt reassured and comfortable with the discussion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Love Dr Armbruster, always shows compassion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Robert Armbruster is wonderful I definitely recommend him to anyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Couldn't ask for any better, good communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Dr. Armbruster always helps me with a game plan for now and the future.