Dr. Stephen Brown, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Stephen Brown, who serves patients in Phoenix, Arizona.

A board-certified colorectal surgeon treating adults, Dr. Brown works at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix in Arizona. His care philosophy is: “a trusting relationship is the foundation of my practice.”

Among his academic appointments, he has been an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Arizona since 1999.

Graduating with his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1982, Dr. Brown went on to perform his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Toledo Medical Center in 1983 and 1988, respectively. He then completed an additional residency in colon and rectal surgery at UMDNJ Affiliated Hospitals in 1989.

A year later, in 1990, he attained board certification in colon and rectal surgery through the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The Board is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties that issues certificates for practitioners of colorectal surgery.

Attributing his success to a commitment to life-long learning, hard work, integrity, and faith-based values, Dr. Brown is an active member of the Arizona Medical Association , the American College of Surgeons (Fellow), the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (Fellow), and the Christian Medical and Dental Associations.

Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. The field is also known as proctology, but this term is now used infrequently within medicine and is most often employed to identify practices relating to the anus and rectum in particular. Colorectal surgeons specialize in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care of patients with colorectal disorders. They have comprehensive knowledge about general surgery and in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Brown speaks both English and Spanish.

Recommended Articles

• Incisional Hernia: Get the Facts

  An incisional hernia arises when abdominal tissue begins to poke through a soft spot in the wall of the abdomen. This type of hernia only occurs as the result of the incision made in a prior abdominal surgery. An incisional hernia may be the result of poor healing, infection, or technical problems a...

• What are the Risks of an Appendectomy?

  Sometimes the appendix develops complications. When that happens, the patient usually experiences intense pain in the lower abdomen. This requires immediate medical attention to prevent the appendix from bursting. This whole emergency condition is known as appendicitis.Appendicitis refers to the...

• Celiac Diagnoses Are Soaring. What's Behind This Surge?

  It's true. Many people today have dietary restrictions. Some may have an allergy to nuts, while others might not eat meat or dairy. One diet that is very popular right now is the gluten-free diet. The number of people that are on a gluten-free diet today is only increasing. In fact, as many as 3.1...

• The Color Red Can Boost Your Energy

  According to a new study, seeing the color red may help to move the muscles faster and stronger with more force. This new finding may have applications in sports and other activities where a quick boost of energy is required.According to researcher Andrew Elliot, professor of psychology at the...

• Is Lactose Intolerance Preventable?

  The impaired ability to digest lactose is called lactose intolerance. Lactose is a sugar found in milk and dairy products. Digestion breaks lactose down into two simple sugars called lactase, which is an enzyme found in the small intestine. If there is an insufficient production of this enzyme,...

• New Treatment for Early Stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Although the course of rheumatoid arthritis is different for every individual, it is worth mentioning that with proper treatment, the progression can be slowed down or even stopped altogether. Currently, there are several ways to treat RA and among these approaches is COBRA therapy. The COBRA...