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Benjamin H. Brown
( out of 116 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 116 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.

    January 25, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

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

    January 18, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr.Brown is a great doctor! He is very thoughtful and mindful. His explanations are valuable and helpful. Dr.Brown is a very professional doctor. Thanks a lot!

    January 16, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Brown is very caring and shows lots of compassion and empathy to his patient. He always covers all my needs and going above and beyond on each visit. He gives good information and explanation. Thank you, Dr. Brown.

    January 15, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    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

    January 15, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I already left a review of Dr. Brown on a previous screen

    January 15, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Brown had some big shoes to fill in replacing Dr Sanyer and he is doing a great job!!

    December 30, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    An excellent primary care physician. I have received care from many throughout a long life. Dr. Brown is truly among the best.

    November 30, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He explained more about my healthcare a better way for me to try then what I wanted to do . He is awesome . DR Brown and DR. Jordanova make a really good team .

    November 22, 2024
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Of course he is good'he was mentored by the best-Dr. Sanyer

  • 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

    Fellowship Health Equity - University of Utah
    Residency 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.
    Professional Medical 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)