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Dr. Matthew Brown, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

3.2 (33)

Des Moines, IA

Accepting new patients

28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Matthew Brown, MD

Dr. Matthew Brown, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with Shenandoah Medical Center. Dr. Brown, completed a residency at University Iowa Hosps and Clinics. Patients rated Dr. Brown an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Brown works at Practice in Des Moines, IA with other offices in Shenandoah, IA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Brown's Office Locations

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Iowa Head & Neck PC
3901 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Directions (515) 274-3107
2

MD West One PC
1 Jack Foster Dr, Shenandoah, IA 51601 Directions (712) 246-7240
3

Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314 Directions (515) 282-2200
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MD West One PC
1 Jack Foster Dr, Shenandoah, IA 51601 Directions (712) 246-7400

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Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Years of Experience

28 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, French

NPI Number

1841283496

Education & Certifications

Residency

University Iowa Hosps and Clinics

Medical Education

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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Is Dr. Matthew Brown, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Matthew Brown, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Brown is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Matthew Brown, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Brown accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Matthew Brown, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Brown has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Matthew Brown, MD work with?

Dr. Brown works at Practice in Des Moines, IA with other offices in Shenandoah, IA. View the full addresses on Dr. Brown’s profile.

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Dr. Brown speaks French.

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33 patients have reviewed Dr. Brown. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Brown.

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Dr. Matthew Brown, MD

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