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Christine J. Cliatt Brown
( out of 89 reviews )

Christine J. Cliatt Brown, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Imaging & Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-6387
  • Christine Cliatt Brown, MD, is a Behavioral Neurologist and assistant professor in the Division of Cognitive Neurology. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various types of dementia, such as Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Alzheimer’s Disease, and others. She has particular interest in young-onset dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, familial Frontotemporal Dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and atypical presentations of dementia. Her mission in clinical practice is to help provide her patients and their families with answers and a better understanding of the diseases they face.


    Dr. Cliatt Brown received her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her internship in internal medicine and residency training in neurology at the University of Utah. She then went on to do a fellowship in Behavioral Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, training under Dr. Brad Boeve, Dr. Hugo Botha, Dr. Keith Josephs, and other excellent mentors and leaders in the field of Behavioral Neurology. At Mayo Clinic, her research focused on anomia in Primary Progressive Aphasia and visual hallucinations in Dementia with Lewy Bodies. After completion of her fellowship, she returned to the University of Utah. One of her primary goals is to help train a new generation of neurologists who understand the complexities and nuances in dementia diagnosis and treatment.

    Conditions Treated:

    • Alzheimer’s Disease

    • Frontotemporal Dementia

    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies

    • Primary Progressive Aphasia

    • Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech

    • Corticobasal Degeneration

    • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

    • Posterior Cortical Atrophy

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

    • Young-onset dementia

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment

    • Adult-Onset Leukodystrophies

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 89 reviews )

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    February 19, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Cliatt Brown seems to be a excellent Dr. only had one visit

    February 14, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Cliatt-Brown was outstanding. She was found to be Attentive, Proficient and very Respectful for the care My Mom currently needs and in the future. Our family was so impressed with our care my Mom received from the hospital staff.

    February 08, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I¿m not sure what MD I seen I can¿t remember her name. But who ever I seen she was very nice.

    February 01, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very thoughtful and sorry that there is no cure for Bill¿s diagnosis.

    December 23, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Brown was the most caring, kind physician, a skilled listener and her explanations were very comforting. I can't say enough about her. She is gifted and a gift to patients.

    December 12, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Brown listened to my concerns and used my input to reach a mutual treatment plan a d a clear path forward.

    November 19, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Christine Joy Cliatt Brown, MD, explained my diagnosis, and answered our questions.

    November 17, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She was very friendly, helpful and informative.

    November 09, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Always superior care

  • Christine Cliatt Brown, MD, is a Behavioral Neurologist and assistant professor in the Division of Cognitive Neurology. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various types of dementia, such as Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Alzheimer’s Disease, and others. She has particular interest in young-onset dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, familial Frontotemporal Dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and atypical presentations of dementia. Her mission in clinical practice is to help provide her patients and their families with answers and a better understanding of the diseases they face.


    Dr. Cliatt Brown received her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her internship in internal medicine and residency training in neurology at the University of Utah. She then went on to do a fellowship in Behavioral Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, training under Dr. Brad Boeve, Dr. Hugo Botha, Dr. Keith Josephs, and other excellent mentors and leaders in the field of Behavioral Neurology. At Mayo Clinic, her research focused on anomia in Primary Progressive Aphasia and visual hallucinations in Dementia with Lewy Bodies. After completion of her fellowship, she returned to the University of Utah. One of her primary goals is to help train a new generation of neurologists who understand the complexities and nuances in dementia diagnosis and treatment.

    Conditions Treated:

    • Alzheimer’s Disease

    • Frontotemporal Dementia

    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies

    • Primary Progressive Aphasia

    • Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech

    • Corticobasal Degeneration

    • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

    • Posterior Cortical Atrophy

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

    • Young-onset dementia

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment

    • Adult-Onset Leukodystrophies

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Behavioral Neurology - Mayo Clinic Fellow
    Neurology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D.
    Major: Biology; Minors: Chemistry, History - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown B.S.