Benjamin H. Brown
( out of 42 reviews )

Benjamin H. Brown, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Family Practice
Salt Lake City
801-581-8000

  • Benjamin Brown, M.D, M.P.H. is a board-certified family medicine physician. He received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Utah State University and attended medical school at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Following medical school, he attended the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health where he earned a Masters of Public Health with a focus in social and behavioral health. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Brown divides his time between working as a clinical physician in addition to pursuing research interests with the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. His research interests include immigrant health, health disparities, and disease prevention. Dr. Brown also has interests in mindfulness and lifestyle approaches to improve one's health.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 42 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    October 29, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Brown listens and works with you, answers your questions and makes you feel included and positive about your care. An exceptional doctor.

    October 26, 2024
    CENTERVILLE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Brown was knowledgeable, caring, and listened to/answered my questions and addressed any concerns I had regarding my health. Not only did he address my immediate needs but gave me a long-range plan for addressing my health concerns.

    October 18, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Brown was very attentive and took time to address my concerns. He has excellent bedside manner.

    October 17, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very professional and still listens to needs and takes care of you

    October 15, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Brown followed up on my email inquiry and made suggestions even before we met virtually. He is personable, knowledgeable, and on top of the research. During our meeting, he was engaged, thorough, and very helpful. I would recommend him highly.

    July 26, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent doctor. Very caring and knowledgeable

    July 25, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I like Dr. Brown and have chosen him to be my new doctor.

    July 15, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Listens well and remembers what you have said previously. Very respectful of gender diverse people. Always gives more than one option for treatment and explains pros and cons to every option.

    July 13, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Brown is a cheerful, helpful doctor who listens well and did a very thorough analysis of all of my health conditions.

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  • Benjamin Brown, M.D, M.P.H. is a board-certified family medicine physician. He received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Utah State University and attended medical school at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. Following medical school, he attended the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health where he earned a Masters of Public Health with a focus in social and behavioral health. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Brown divides his time between working as a clinical physician in addition to pursuing research interests with the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. His research interests include immigrant health, health disparities, and disease prevention. Dr. Brown also has interests in mindfulness and lifestyle approaches to improve one's health.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Family Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

    Fellowship Health Equity - University of Utah
    Family Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Graduate Training Health and Social Behavior - Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health M.P.H.
    Medicine - University of Vermont College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biochemistry - Utah State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Shaaban M, Shepelak ZD, Stanford JB, Silver RM, Mumford SL, Schisterman EF, Hinkle SN, Nkoy FL, Theilen L, Page J, Woo JG, Brown BH, Varner MW, Schliep KC (2024). Low-dose aspirin, maternal cardiometabolic health, and offspring respiratory health 9 to 14 years after delivery: Findings from the EAGeR Follow-up Study. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol, 38(7), 570-580. (Read full article)
    2. Lleras RA, Adrien LR, Smith RV, Brown B, Jivraj N, Keller C, Sarta C, Schlecht NF, Harris TM, Childs G, Prystowsky MB, Belbin TJ (2009). Hypermethylation of a cluster of Krüppel-type zinc finger protein genes on chromosome 19q13 in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Am J Pathol, 178(5), 1965-74. (Read full article)