Board Certification
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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry)
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Patient Rating
Patients repeatedly praise Dr. Brown for being highly knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate, and many say she explains diagnoses clearly and listens carefully. Several comments note she corrected prior diagnoses, provided practical options, and stayed responsive between visits (including via MyChart). A minority found her bedside manner overly clinical or felt prognosis and next steps were not fully explained, leaving some frustration. Overall reviewers express strong confidence in her expertise and appreciation for her attentiveness and communication.
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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 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.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Neurology
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Major: Biology; Minors: Chemistry, History - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown | B.S. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Residency | Neurology - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Fellowship | Behavioral Neurology - Mayo Clinic | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Hoshina Y, Moser C, Wright MA, Sunderman E, Livsey CT, Spoth E, Clardy SL, Cliatt Brown C (2025). C9orf72 Gene-Associated Frontotemporal Dementia Mimicking Autoimmune Pathology. The neurologist, 30(1), 42-44.
- Schliep KC, Thornhill J, Tschanz JT, Facelli JC, Østbye T, Sorweid MK, Smith KR, Varner M, Boyce RD, Cliatt Brown CJ, Meeks H, Abdelrahman (2024). Predicting the onset of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia using electronic health records: findings from the cache county study on memory in aging (1995-2008). BMC medical informatics and decision making, 24(1), 316.
- Li W, Petersen RC, Algeciras-Schimnich A, Cogswell PM, Bornhorst JA, Kremers WK, Boeve BF, Jones DT, Botha H, Ramanan VK, Knopman DS, Savica R, Josephs KA, Cliatt Brown CJ, Andersen E, Day GS, Graff-Radford NR, Ertekin-Taner N, Lachner C, Wicklund M, van Harten A, Woodruff BK, Caselli RJ, Graff-Radford (2024). Alzheimer Disease Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers in a Tertiary Neurology Practice. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 99(8), 1284-1296.
Dr. Brown was extremely patient and understanding when I had trouble understanding what she was asking when I didn't know how to respond to her questions. She is very thorough, and confident. A very good experience. I am in great hands!!!!!
She is a good Doctor.
I loved her and we will be back so she can help us understand and help us resolve our questions
Always, professional and clear in her observations and instructions
Dr Cliatt Brown is very professional and focused. I feel confident that we will receive excellent care with her.
Sharp, brilliant, caring
Excellent concern and able to explain complex issues clearly.
She seemed to care about my neuropathy and helped to address it.
Knowledgeable, caring, and professional, Dr. Cliatt-Brown diagnosed my rare neurological condition when others were baffled by the symptoms.
Caring with respect having extensive knowledge, confidence and vigorous spending what ever time is required.
Very focused Stayed on task No time wasted
She is very knowledgeable but also not opposed to verifying information from other sources if appropriate.
Dr. Cliatt-Brown has the combination of being incredibly knowledgeable and thorough, while still being very kind and caring
Thank you Dr. Brown. I respect you very much.
Am extremely happy with dr. Cliatt brown. She is extremely knowledgeable caring and responsive to all questions does not hurry or rush
Doctor was very knowledgeable and clearly an expert in the field. We were able to have an earlier diagnosis corrected so we can move forward in confidence to provide the best care.
Very knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to meet with.
She was even willing to talk while it was videoed by Samantha Kropp so I could continue to watch it, for further reference.
Knowledgeable, professional, and listens carefully to our questions and concerns. We have total confidence that we are getting the best care possible.
I highly recommend Dr. Cliatt Brown as a very competent and helpful physician.
I WOUD WISH FOR A LITTLE FIND MEANING IN ALL WITH MY INFORMATION FROM HER.
I like Dr. Cliatt Brown, but urge the U of U to allow for me as a care partner to discuss matters about my spouse's condition privately, to preserver my spouse's dignity.
I am thankful and pleased Dr. Cliatt Brown has taken me on as a patient.
Very kind.
Dr Cliatt-Brown has been a real benefit to me. She treats me with courtesy and kindness. He knowledge and clinical skills are excellent.
Dr. Brown was amazing. Very attentive and explained her diagnosis in terms my wife and I understood. Very polite, caring and pleasant. The best doctor we have seen for my wife's condition. I would highly recommend Dr. Brown.
Dr. Christine Joy Cliatt Brown takes the time necessary to evaluate, explain and communicate her findings and diagnosis in a way I have never seen before from a doctor. Mike is 80 years old and has not received the care he is deserving of until we were accepted by Dr. Brown. She is such a great communicator and understanding of what we're going through with Mike's mental and physical challenges. She provided us with a script of what was discussed in our 2-hour appointment, as well as very valuable information about Mike's condition. I have to say, as 79-year-old woman, she is the most impressive doctor I have had the pleasure to receive care from. I highly recommend Dr. Brown.
LEFT US WAITING FOR 1/2 HOUR PAST OUR APPOINTMENT TIME-ROOM WAS FREEZING
Excellent physician. Very thoughtful and pays attention to detai
Dr. Brown was amazing, confident and compassionate! She spoke with authority and backed it up with facts presented to her from the medical practice in our town. I'm relieved we took the initiative to get a second opinion.
yes I COUD CALL HER AS A NICE AND SHE IS A GOOD DOCTOR.
I was pleased with the time we spent with dr. Cliatt Brown. She was respectful and spoke right to the patient.
The best physician i have ever encountered. Dr. Brown is very thorough and does an excellent job of explaining conditions and possible treatments.
She was very thorough, understanding and explained the process well
She is Very Professional, very thorough, and very kind.
She is very caring and concerned about my husband. She listens to what you have to say
Amazing doctor with a depth of knowledge. Her demeanor is calming with her patients.
Dr Brown is very good doctor.. She is very knowledgeable and concerned about me as a patient.
Probably the most knowledgeable doctor I have dealt with and I am 72 years old! She corrected another doctorÕs diagnosis and we are already seeing beneficial changes. She is very thorough and patient. I cannot recommend her enough!
Very professional, caring, and attentive.
One of best I have ever seen
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Dr. Cliatt Brown explained scans well. Also she asked good questions.
She was very caring and knowledgeable.
Very good quality and thoroughness of care.
Dr. Cliatt Brown is so knowledgeable and has been amazing
Dr. Cliatt-Brown has been great to work with. In a very difficult specialty to have to be revealing diagnoses to her patients, she has been great with my wife. I do all her appointment coordination, email, MyChart stuff because of her diagnosis. In all of this, one thing that sticks out is that my wife feels cared about by her doctor. We feel the U is lucky to have Dr. Cliatt-Brown as a part of the neurology practice.
This is the kind of physician everyone hopes to meet. She is caring thorough and kind to patients and their families. She offered good choices without unreasonable expectations. Such a comforting person. Highly recommend Dr Cliatt Brown for your neurologic needs!
Dr. Cliatt Brown is a brilliant and very personable physician. I couldn't have been in better hands. I trust her with my life.
She was very confident and friendly. She gave us the feeling that she did care and would do all she could to help us. She was direct and clear in how she talked to my wife, ( the patient who has FTD ). I coildn't be more impressed with how we we're treated.
Knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough, and professional. Unfortunately, there are no answers to my wife's condition.
Una Doctora 100% Profesional en su trabajo con mi Esposa
She was wonderfull. Worth the wait, I am looking forward to our next meeting. I have so much to learn.
Es una Dra con un gran sentimiento profesional humano y sensillo
It was such a pleasure to meet Dr. Brown. I am so grateful it was good news. She advised a few things and it was all very positive. Thank you so very much! She's a keeper!!
Dr. Brown was kind, realistic, put up with my tears and scheduled a direction to determine the actual problem going on. I could not be more grateful for her in my life right now.
See my first response. Dr. Brown was perfect in every way.
She provided a confident and caring demeanor, going the extra mile to answer questions and help.
Very friendly and helpful in helping me understand my diagnosis.
Fantastic, caring service. Thoughtful and patient
Wouldn't recommend this medical facility not their staff.
A consummate professional. Deeply knowledgeable with a wonderful way of communicating to her patients.
Dr. Cliatt Brown is a consummate medical professional.
Dr. Cliatt Brown is very knowledgeable, thorough, listens and explains things clearly. I highly recommend her.
Wonderful. I feel confident under her care.
She knows her job and explains things about diagnosing pretty well..
Very helpful and kind
Dr Cliatt Brown seems to be a excellent Dr. only had one visit
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.
I'm not sure what MD I seen I can't remember her name. But who ever I seen she was very nice.
Very thoughtful and sorry that there is no cure for Bill's diagnosis.
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.
Dr. Brown listened to my concerns and used my input to reach a mutual treatment plan a d a clear path forward.
Christine Joy Cliatt Brown, MD, explained my diagnosis, and answered our questions.
She was very friendly, helpful and informative.
Always superior care
Dr Cliatt Brown is the consummate professional. She's extremely knowledgeable and explains things with a great degree of clarity.
She did a super job in explaining my need and referred to special dr first before she went forward for my need. I agreed to what she preferred first.
We tried for years to get to the bottom of our health problem with no answers. We were fortunate enough to be able to get an appointment with Dr. Brown. She listened to us and knew right away what the problem was. She explained everything to us so we understood what was happening and what we would do from there. The communication with her in between visits is wonderful! She kept us informed of what was happening and if we had questions or any problems she would get back with us quickly. I really apricate every thing she has done for us. I will always be grateful to her!
Thorough, kind, professional
She was great. Took the time to make sure we understood what was going on. Thanks!
She made me feel comfortable and that she was concerned about my care
Very good, thorough and kind
Dr. Cliatt Brown was prepared with knowing my situation and was respectful and forthcoming.
I dont feel the doctor thoroughly addressed my questions and concerns. I feel her communication and feedback was statistics and no thorough explainations as to why I am experiencing my symptoms. I wanted to know what to expect in the future and how to deal with my intermittent stages of confusion. I was diagnosed as having LATE dementia and received no instructions, explainations etc Just that it is a new disease. I left the office very frustrated. Now what? My former neurologist at Barrows Neuroligical Hospital in Phoenix, educated me and gave me directions for the future. I am not a paranoiac patient, nor negative. I am pro active and take responsibility for my health. In this instance, I am at a loss as to what to do.
Such a great doctor explaining everything to us and was very patient with our repeated questions till we understood.
I answered this in the reason I gave a score of 10 to my satisfaction. This doctor is knowledgeable and very caring. My visit with her was extremely helpful for me.
we appreciated her scope of issues that she was trying to resolve.
The MD: Christine Cliatt Brown is excellent at helping me to understand these issues I have. My particular lost brain area "cause effect" is basically what she has helped me to understand and live with. What has happened is that I have no control over lost word memory because that part of my brain is gone. This requires me to learn how to live despite the lost ability to tell others what I think. I still have a reasonable memory regardless of my lost vocal word memory. I can no longer read or discuss with words that were in that area of my brain that has died. This reply has taken me over 1 hour to write because the words I am using I have to lookup how to spell and then read it over to decide if this makes any sense. Hopefully it does ... Thanks [NAME REMOVED]
Havent seen her since the initial visit, but very appropriate care
There were no real decisions about patient's care to be made- cannot accurately answer last question.
Dr. Brown was both extremely competent and beautifully compassionate. She put me at ease at a difficult time. I trust her with my care.
Dr. Cliatt Brown has a peculiar bedside manner. She presents as being very knowledgeable but Im not sure we were actually heard or validated. I do appreciate that she wants to have more information and testing before we can move forward. The entire experience felt very clinical.
She seemed very thorough and presented the details and information in an understandable /professional way. She was easy to talk to.
Shes amazing, caring and concerned. Helped create a plan to move forward.
Shes amazing. Very courteous, professional, bright and caring. Explains things well without condescending.
Dr. Brown was more than we were expecting. She really asked good questions and genuinely offered options to consider before making diagnosis.
We are very thankful to have Dr. Brown's expertise to help with our medical needs. She was very assuring that she could help us and it was comforting to hear. Dr. Brown was very patient under pressure. We look forward to working with her.
Thank you Dr. Brown. It was a pleasure and very reassuring to meet and converse with you. I am grateful for you uplifing demeanor.
Very good.
Dr. Brown is trustworthy and has integrity. I trust her diagnosis. Shes very intelligent and is an asset in our state of Utah.
One of best Drs I have ever met
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As noted in my ratings, I grade her with an A+.
I appreciated her caring manner. She explained my condition and made sure that I understood the plan for my treatment.
Respectful, caring, understanding our concerns, patience, not rushed
You are a great listener. It is obvious you care about my wellbeing.
Dr. Cliatt Brown is easy to like. She relates well with others, intelligent, precise and always make the patient feel important and well served. We like My Chart as a communication tool.
There really were no decisions ot make about my care, I got a diagnosis and it is what it is. There was no need for any follow up appointments. Scared to death but guess my family and I will figure it out.
Great Doctor, very thorough and caring