Dr. Richard P. Bransford

Came to him because I was referred by a dermatologist to see an allergy specialist. He didn’t do any allergy testing because he didn’t think my issue was allergy related. He basically had no idea what I have. Told me he would do a blood test for something that is super rare and he highly doubts I have it but to do it anyway. He prescribed me an allergy pill to take everyday and a cortisone cream, even though he doesn’t think my issue is allergy related?! Makes no sense to me. I got no answers, and just prescriptions thrown at me. I feel even more lost now. So disappointed.

I have been going to allergy and asthma specialists for over 20 years. I was having difficulty breathing for several days. I figured it was probably my asthma. I saw Dr. Bransford on a Monday afternoon. All of my asthma tests came back normal and my lungs were good. After not knowing what it could be , he sent me to the lab for blood tests. My Hemoglobin came back extremely low and I was anemic. I needed to immediately go to the hospital where I ended up with several blood transfusions and staying in the hospital for 3 days. I feel his extra care and concern literally saved my life. I highly recommend Dr. Bransford. He also called to check up on me after my hospital stay.

First appointment of the day-it was a 45-minute appointment. Did breathing test-Asthma was fine. 0 interest in breathing difficulties. Did allergy tested-old fashioned testing-allergic to dust, mold, pollen, trees, and dogs. His answer clean my house and get rid of my dog. Gave me a list of items overpriced to buy. Recommended after I tried for more information to do shots for dust, which might not work. Waited over an hour for diagnosis - appointment was 3 hours. Complained to the Administrator, Dr Bransford called due to my complaint. Told me I was wrong, yelled at me and hung up on me when I said you are a poor doctor. 1 yr later, got a diagnosis-no asthma at all, trachea is narrowing to half what it should (Dr Bransford either missed or didn't care to evaluate this-allergist #2 knew this from same test and said the results were the same before). Also did blood test, allergic to dust only - glad I kept the dog Dr Bransford said was my issue. Would never go back or recommend.

I went to this doctor due to breathing concerns and to see if there were underlying allergies that previously not diagnosed. I was the first appointment of the day. It was told to me this would be a 45 minute appointment. First, we did a breathing test-Asthma supposedly was fine. He had 0 interest in finding what might be causing breathing difficulties. Then we allergy tested. Old fashioned testing - on my arms. Interestingly I was allergic to dust (which I was for over 30 years), but also pretty much every mold, pollen, and tree outside and dogs. His answer (and this is not a joke) was to clean my house and get rid of my dog who I have had for 10+ years. When I said issues were less than 2 years, he said well keep the dog away from my bedroom. Also give me a bunch of items overpriced that he claimed not to give a kick back. Recommended after I tried to get more information only to do shots for dust that might not work for dust allergy only (why not you ask all the other things). Breathing issue ignored and a sales pamphlet was what I got. I also wait over an hour for the diagnosis - the appointment took over 3 hours. Each step had a 30 minute wait. Worse appointment ever right? They charged $300-400 over what insurance would pay. I complained to the Administrator, who was slow in getting back to me and pretty much did nothing. Dr Bransford called due to my complaint and ended up telling me first I was wrong, then yelling at me and finally hanging up on me when I said you are a poor doctor. I continued with my complaint and the administrator said that she would talk to this great Dr. they had in Plymouth (I saw him in Edina). I never received a call back to make an appointment or to see what this Dr. thought. So flash forward a year, I go to my normal Dr. and again let her know that I am having the same issues - getting worse. She says to try this place and Maple Grove has a great person. So frustrated nothing is working, I go. I get a great nurse who does my breathing test and is stunned at Dr. Bransford and the overall experience I had. This Dr. then comes in and looks at the breathing results. He says well I hear you have breathing issue, but here is the thing-you don't have asthma. As a kid, you might have been I am telling no medicine for asthma will work. He looks at the breathing diagram (which is the same as the year before because the Dr looks). He says if I had asthma, it would look like a mountain (up and down, curved). Mine was like a plateau (up, straight across then down) that never reached full capacity to get as high as I should. He says it is in my throat. He is pretty sure Trachea, so he is sending me to a pulmonary specialist (explains if above the Trachea, it would be an ENT I need to see). So I go and get more test, Dr. says I need a scope. I am scoped by a trachea specialist. This Dr. says my Trachea is closing and needs surgery - at half the size I should have it. I get surgery within 2 weeks (during the holidays) - this is seen as pretty urgent as my breathing is so poor. It was successfully done. Also the allergist did blood work testing to verify the many, many things Dr. Bransford claimed I was allergic to, I am allergic to dust and minorly to mold(so little the nurse said it wasn't an issue) - there was zero tree dog allergy at all. So he failed to do anything about a major issue in my Trachea (in my opinion out of laziness--same type of dr knew and get me in the correct care path), he messed up on what I am allergic to, used old techniques instead of more modern care, charged a ton more (3 times what the 2nd one who tested for food too that Dr, Bransford refused to) and was the rudest Dr that I have ever seen. Avoid. This man is beyond terrible as a doctor.

I have been going to Dr Bransford for over 20 years, and have always received excellent care. he is very through and spends time listening to any of my concerns. He has helped me so much with my asthma I would recommend him to anyone looking for quality compassionate care. I feel fortunate to be Under his care.

Dr. Bransford was extremely helpful in exploring all options to make sure my son is as healthy as he can be. He took the time And I 100% felt that my son was not just treated as a number.

Dr. Bransford was attentive, thorough and took his time in explaining everything from exam, tests and conditions impacting my health.