Kelly A Brown, MD

Kelly A Brown, MD
Kelly A Brown, MD

Division Chief, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Residency Program Director, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Contact Information

Patient Care Related:
Pediatrics - Oakland, 269.337.6400

Biosketch

Kelly A. Brown, MD, is the Residency Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine. Dr. Brown is a graduate of Western Michigan University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences in the year 2000. She earned her medical degree (MD) from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2006 and completed her Residency in Pediatrics at the University of Virginia Health Systems in 2009. In addition, Dr. Brown pursued a Fellowship in General Academic Pediatrics from the University of Rochester Medical Center, which she completed in 2012. Dr. Brown completed an additional mini-fellowship in Child and Adolescent mental health at the University of Rochester and joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Brown has been a recipient of multiple merit and academic scholarships, as well as professional grant recognition for her fellowship project addressing provider communication, education, and asthma care.

Throughout her career, Dr. Brown has worked closely with medical students and residents. In addition to mentoring, teaching, and scholarly activities, Dr. Brown remains active in direct patient care. Dr. Brown enjoys working with children and families dealing with complex medical conditions, as well as providing quality preventive care to pediatric patients from birth to young adulthood.

  • Board Certification
    • American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics)

  • Education and Training
    • Fellowship 2012, General Academic Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Rochester
    • Residency 2009, Pediatrics, University of Virginia Health System, University of Virginia
    • MD 2006, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
    • BS 2000, Biomedical Sciences, Western Michigan University, Western Michigan University

  • Publications

    • Brown K.A., Parikh S., Patel D.R. Understanding basic concepts of developmental diagnosis in children Translational Pediatrics. 2020;9:S9-S22.

    • Chung E.H., Chou J., Brown K.A. Neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm infants: A recent literature review Translational Pediatrics. 2020;9:S3-S8.

    • Patel D.R., Brown K.A., Greydanus D.E. Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents Journal of Pain Management. 2020;13:279-287.

    • Samuel S., Brown K., Patel D.R. Food additives: An overview of health implications and regulation and control in the United States Child and Adolescent Health: Some Recent Research. 2020:229-242.

    • Miller K., Konal J., Brown K., Cabral M.D. Abnormal uterine bleeding Pediatric Medicine. 2019;2

    • Brown K.A., Samuel S., Patel D.R. Pharmacologic management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: A review for practitioners Translational Pediatrics. 2018;7:36-47.

    • Patel D., Brown K., Greydanus D. Pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents Chronic Disease and Disability: The Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract. 2018:411-421.

    • Patel D.R., Feucht C., Brown K., Ramsay J. Pharmacological treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents: A review for practitioners Translational Pediatrics. 2018;7:23-35.

    • Brown K.A., Dewoolkar A.V., Baker N., Dodich C. The female athlete triad: Special considerations for adolescent female athletes Translational Pediatrics. 2017;6:144-149.

    • Brown K.A., Patel D.R., Darmawan D. Participation in sports in relation to adolescent growth and development Translational Pediatrics. 2017;6:150-159.

    • Patel D., Yamasaki A., Brown K. Epidemiology of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries in young athletes in United States Translational Pediatrics. 2017;6:160-166.

    • Patel D.R., Brown K.A. Conceptual framework and definitions of disability: An overview Child Abuse: Children with Disabilities. 2017:69-78.

    • Patel D., Brown K., Greydanus D. Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents Clinical Aspects of Psychopharmacology in Childhood and Adolescence, Second Edition. 2016:117-127.

    • Patel D.R., Brown K.A. Juvenile Fibromyalgia Journal of Pain Management. 2016;9:81-86.

    • Brown K., Patel D.R. Complementary and alternative medicine in developmental disabilities Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2005;72:949-952.