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Dr. Michael Brown, MD

Dr. Michael Brown, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Brown, MD is a gastroenterologist in Huntsville, AL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1979. He is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

119 Longwood Dr SW Huntsville, AL 35801

Make an Appointment

(256) 533-6488

Dr. Brown is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Brown specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Brown's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brown

4.0

29 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
72%
72%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
21%
21%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 29, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vinesha jackson in Tanner, AL – Jun 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
James C. Turner Jr in Huntsville, AL – Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janet Amatore in Madison Alabama – Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Melissa Craft Van Horn – Jul 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Huntsville, AL – Feb 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jason Despain in Huntsville, AL – Nov 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth T. in Madison, AL – Jul 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
LaNette Bass in Madison, AL – May 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert in Madison, AL – May 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
David in Alabama – May 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Linda F in Huntsville, AL – May 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Suzanne in Huntsville, AL – May 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Working as a gastroenterologist for over 25 years, I have learned that each patient must be taken as a unique individual with specific concerns and expectations.  I believe that I should listen to my patients as they present what is troubling...read more

biography

Dr. Brown and his colleagues at the Center for Colon and Digestive Disease are all board certified in the practice of gastroenterology.  Gastroenterology is a subspecialty of internal medicine which is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment...read more

  • Gastroenterology

  • Intestinal Rehabilitation

  • Hepatology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Ala

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • University Of Wisconsin Hospitals And Clinics

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • University Of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • University Of Wisconsin-madison

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1979

  • University Of Alabama

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Brown is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail119 Longwood Dr SW Huntsville, AL 35801
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Decatur Morgan Hospital

      1201 7th St SE
      Decatur, AL 35601

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

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