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Jeanette P. Brown
( out of 32 reviews )

Jeanette P. Brown, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Jeanette P Brown, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She grew up in a military family and lived in Colorado, Texas, Japan and Germany. She attended the University of Utah and completed a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences. She then completed the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Colorado and obtained her medical degree and Ph.D. in Immunology. Her Ph.D. focus was on models of allergic asthma with an emphasis of T cell and dendritic cell interaction. She moved to the University of Michigan and completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She was a clinical lecturer for one year and then was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor. She moved to Utah in 2017 to join the faculty at the University of Utah.

Her current inpatient and outpatient clinical focus is on patients with chronic respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation due to neuromuscular diseases including spinal cord injury, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), muscular dystrophy and many other diseases. She enjoys working with other providers from Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to care for these complex patients in a multidisciplinary setting. She also has experience managing diaphragm pacers in patients with spinal cord injuries and central congenital hypoventilation syndrome.

Given her background in multidisciplinary clinics, she was involved in the building of the Comprehensive COVID Clinic at the University of Utah and is the medical director of the clinic. The clinic goals include providing clinical care to patients who have symptoms from COVID19 (severe and long COVID), helps to facilitate research and further educate other clinicians about how to care for these patients.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)

Patient Rating

Patients overwhelmingly praise Dr. Brown for her expertise in pulmonology, especially caring for neuromuscular breathing issues and long COVID, with many traveling to see her. Reviewers consistently say she listens, is compassionate and personable, explains test results clearly, coordinates referrals and care, and provides thorough, family-centered support. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, though one reviewer felt the doctor was not rushed to fix problems.

Generated via Patient Reviews

5.0 /5
( out of 32 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.


May 30, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very personable and takes care to assure all needs are met.

May 09, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

She is very friendly and considerate to our family. She told us that she will continue to work on a health care plan for our daughter. Recommended a new sleep study so the medical team can put a plan of care together.

Feb 22, 2026
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr. Brown is the only compitent Pulmonologist in Utah that specializes and treats patients with different forms of Muscular Dystrophy and their unique breathing issues. Other Pulmonologist in the area claim they treat these type of patients, and with their limited knowledge they do try and do their best. However, "they Do not know, what they Do Not not Know."! After years of suffering by so many patients, inxluding me, the University of Utah recruited Dr. Brown to treat the unique needs of these patients. Finally, patients from many different states all over the Intermountain West travel to see her. Thank you Dr. Brown!

Nov 24, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Brown is caring, compassionate & listens well. She's thorough & makes sure your concerns are addressed. You can tell she loves her work & cares deeply about her patients.

Oct 27, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Great doctor answered my questions.Talked to me and my wife with Great care and understanding

Oct 13, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is awesome in every way. Cares about my son and how he feels and what he says.

Oct 04, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Have referred several to U of U

Aug 23, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Best Pulmonologists in Utah. She knows her stuff, and yours.

Jun 06, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dr Brown is an Excellent Doctor. You are in good hands under her care. She is also very caring and takes time to listen.

Apr 07, 2025
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Very professional and caring. Explains everything in detail.

Oct 07, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very professional and listens.

Sep 14, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Brown is very supportive to our family. My daughter has severe disabilities and she helped to make our lives more simple which I really appreciated.

Jul 27, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Brown and her staff are "the bomb" , they are the best. Dr. Brown is an expert at treating breathing issues in people with neuromuscular disease. Personally, once I started seeing her, my quality of life seriously has improved. She is kind, knowledgeable, patient, and fun. You'll love her if other pulmonologist have failed you.

May 31, 2024
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Spent the time needed, and was interested in my concerns.

May 07, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr Brown is caring and her knowledge assures me that I will have the best treatment

Apr 08, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very professional and explains everything.

Feb 09, 2024
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She was caring and listened to our concerns. She made it clear that she was available to help with anything we needed. She was so sweet

Dec 17, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Down to earth. Listens to every question. Includes you in the treatment plan not just what is "said" to be good. Makes you know you are a priority

Dec 17, 2023
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Brown listened to me, and helped me arrange my care in the way that would work best for me. I really appreciated her making things easy for me, and understanding what I needed to be comfortable and to have the best outcome.

Oct 10, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is an excellent doctor

Jul 28, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

She is a very knowledgable doctor and friendly too. I actually love seeing her and feel safe with her as my doctor.

Jul 09, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very professional and understanding. Explained all

May 01, 2023
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Brown took the time to explain clearly the results from my tests and what steps I need to take next.

Dec 27, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Brown answers all of my questions.

Dec 20, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

This was a first time appointment and we felt that she listened to my son and took necessary steps in providing care for him.

Mar 08, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very pleased with all the care given

Nov 17, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Jeannette Brown and Aubrey are incredible caregivers

Jul 29, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Ally and Dr Brown we're great. It was wonderful to meet with caring knowledgeable providers that are familiar with long covid. They listen to me, gave suggestions and set up referrals for other providers to continue my care. I was really impressed. I have never had such a seamless referral process.

Sep 10, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

I love dr brown. she always listens to my concerns and explains things very well. She is very caring and compassionate, very happy and interactive.

Aug 12, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good experience with Dr Brown. Thankful to have her in my corner

May 05, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

amazing

Apr 14, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

great

Mar 06, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Brown was very interested in my health care I enjoy talking to her felt good after the appointment

Feb 11, 2020
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

I feel like doctor is in no rush to fix anything.


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.

Jeanette P Brown, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She grew up in a military family and lived in Colorado, Texas, Japan and Germany. She attended the University of Utah and completed a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences. She then completed the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Colorado and obtained her medical degree and Ph.D. in Immunology. Her Ph.D. focus was on models of allergic asthma with an emphasis of T cell and dendritic cell interaction. She moved to the University of Michigan and completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. She was a clinical lecturer for one year and then was promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor. She moved to Utah in 2017 to join the faculty at the University of Utah.

Her current inpatient and outpatient clinical focus is on patients with chronic respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation due to neuromuscular diseases including spinal cord injury, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), muscular dystrophy and many other diseases. She enjoys working with other providers from Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to care for these complex patients in a multidisciplinary setting. She also has experience managing diaphragm pacers in patients with spinal cord injuries and central congenital hypoventilation syndrome.

Given her background in multidisciplinary clinics, she was involved in the building of the Comprehensive COVID Clinic at the University of Utah and is the medical director of the clinic. The clinic goals include providing clinical care to patients who have symptoms from COVID19 (severe and long COVID), helps to facilitate research and further educate other clinicians about how to care for these patients.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Public Health
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)

Education history

Undergraduate General Studies - Weber State University
Undergraduate Medical Laboratory Science - University of Utah B.S.
Doctoral Training Immunology - University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Ph.D.
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Colorado School of Medicine M.D.
Internship Internal Medicine - University of Michigan Health System Intern
Residency Internal Medicine - University of Michigan Health System Resident
Fellowship Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - University of Michigan Health System Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Finkelstein J, Gabriel AS, Tsai TY, Reategui-Rivera CM, Rocco P, Smiley A, Powers C, Brown J (2025). A Wearable Solution for Managing POTS: Patient Perspectives on Real-Time Heart Rate Monitoring and Activity Pacing. Studies in health technology and informatics, 323, 226-230.
  2. Gallagher ML, Brown JP, Clapp DB, Christensen S (2024). Promoting End-of-Life Care and Healthcare Worker Well-Being: Implementing the 3 Wishes Project in an Oncology Intensive Care Unit. Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 28(3), 257-262.

Review

  1. Locke BW, Brown JP, Sundar K (2024). The Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure Identified in Critical Care, Inpatient, and Outpatient Settings. Sleep medicine clinics, 19(2), 339-356.