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Dr. Michael Brown, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Michael Brown, MD
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Dr. Michael Brown, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Reading, PA.
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Dr. Michael Brown, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Reading, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Michael Brown, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Reading, PA.

About

Dr. Michael Brown, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Reading, PA and has 38 years experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1986 and completed a residency at Mc Delaware|The Medical Center of Delaware.They currently practice at Womens Health Center and are affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and Reading Hospital. Dr. Brown has experience treating conditions like Male Breast Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brown received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Brown is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Allergic Reaction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anemia
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Astrocytoma
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bedsores
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Injury
Breast Abscess
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Cellulitis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Coagulation Disorders
Cold Sore
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dry Skin
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Foot Conditions
Fungal Infections
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Genital Warts
Granuloma of Skin
Gynecomastia
Hair Loss
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypertrophic Scar
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Latex Allergy
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytosis
Lipomas
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Liver Damage
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Medulloblastoma
Megacolon
Melanoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Pouchitis
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Psoriasis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rash
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Rectovaginal Fistula
Reticulosarcoma
Retina Diseases
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Schwannoma
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Keratosis
Secondary Malignancies
Shingles
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Skin Cancer
Skin Discoloration
Skin Infections
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Telogen Effluvium
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Disorders
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Diseases
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
von Willebrand Disease
Warts
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Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Dental
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  • UPMC PPO
  • Dental

Locations

  1. 1 Womens Health Center
    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA 19611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-1123
  2. 2 Surgery Consultants of Berks County
    301 S 7th Ave Ste 305, Reading, PA 19611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 628-1123

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brown
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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May 11, 2022
El Dr Brown es muy profesional y en su oficina son atentas y amables. Son muy profesionales. Los recomiendo.
Sulaika Torres — May 11, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Medical Center of Delaware
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mc Delaware|The Medical Center of Delaware
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Med Rsch Institute Delaware Jefferson University Hospital
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Brown, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brown's profile.

Dr. Brown frequently treats the following conditions: Male Breast Carcinoma, Breast Carcinoma and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Brown, MD is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and Reading Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Brown, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA