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Benjamin H. Brown
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 147 reviews )

Benjamin H. Brown, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Madsen Health Center

Family Practice
555 Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City , UT 84112
  • 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

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 147 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

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

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Nice guy and very knowledgeable.

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    My husband and I are fortunate to have Dr. Brown who replaced doctor Sanyer. The Madsen Clinic is also fortunate to have him as he carries on the tradition of good medical practice. I've been part of the Madsen Clinic since I was an undergraduate, and I am blessed to have it Remain a positive in my life

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very knowledgeable and personable. Does not make you feel rushed at all.

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Brown is a great physician. Was a great listener and felt he really cared about how I was feeling and took the time to help figure out what is going on. Highly recommend him to others.

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    That all the patients matter .

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    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.

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    A very caring doctor and makes me feel comfortable.

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I would recommend Dr Brown to anyone that wants quality care. He is friendly and listens to you He is very knowledgeable.

    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very friendly and very professional. Recommend him a lot

  • 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 -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Family Medicine

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Lleras RA, Adrien LR, Smith RV, Brown B, Jivraj N, Keller C, Sarta C, Schlecht NF, Harris TM, Childs G, Prystowsky MB, Belbin T (2011). Hypermethylation of a cluster of Krüppel-type zinc finger protein genes on chromosome 19q13 in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The American journal of pathology, 178(5), 1965-74. (Read full publication)
    2. 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 K (2024). Low-dose aspirin, maternal cardiometabolic health, and offspring respiratory health 9 to 14¿years after delivery: Findings from the EAGeR Follow-up Study. Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology, 38(7), 570-580. (Read full publication)