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Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Donna Dodson Brown, M.D.)

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases) and General Ophthalmology

East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine (1984)

400 Westhampton Station
Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 287-4200

Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA specializing in pediatric ophthalmology, eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) and general ophthalmology. She graduated from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC) and Bon Secours.

Office Locations

400 Westhampton Station
Richmond, VA 23226

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

corneal lesion excision

SCODI of the posterior segment

sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation

tear osmolarity test

By Affordability:

ophthalmic imaging

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD performed more corneal lesion excision, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation (e.g. ProKera), and tear osmolarity test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2012 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, transplant procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	679
eye procedures	665
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	53
transplant procedures	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	682
excision	13
eye procedures	637
lab tests	58
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	95
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, transplant procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	680
excision	13
eye procedures	584
lab tests	168
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	106
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2015 were lab tests, eye procedures, transplant procedures and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	770
eye procedures	537
lab tests	713
transplant procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	610

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	750
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	200
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2016 were lab tests, eye procedures, transplant procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	854
excision	13
eye procedures	580
lab tests	660
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	118
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2017 were lab tests, eye procedures, transplant procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	806
excision	13
eye procedures	636
lab tests	686
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	110
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, transplant procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	763
excision	13
eye procedures	647
lab tests	514
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	99
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	852
excision	13
eye procedures	813
lab tests	528
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	111
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	865
eye procedures	663
lab tests	389
transplant procedures	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	99
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, transplant procedures and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	838
eye procedures	395
lab tests	278
transplant procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	98
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	781
excision	19
eye procedures	414
lab tests	262
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
transplant procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	84
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA during 2023 were eye procedures, lab tests, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	636
excision	12
eye procedures	250
lab tests	191
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	78
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Richmond, VA were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	767
excision	13
eye procedures	568
lab tests	404
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
transplant procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	71
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	396
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	99
75 to 84	180
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	182

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD graduated from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine in 1984. She completed residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology) and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC)

Bon Secours

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Richmond, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donna D. Brown, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
TearLab Corp	$228 TearLab Osmolarity System $228
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$180 OPMI Lumera $180
AbbVie, Inc.	$125 Humira $125
Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.	$124 InflammaDry Device $124
Quidel Corporation	$123 Eye Health $123
Other	$768 Spectralis $105	PANOPTIX $96	CEQUA $65	Oxervate $45	AmnioGuard $39	Other $418

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,547
Education	$1

Biography

Dr. Donna Brown is a specialist in general ophthalmology, eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases), and pediatric ophthalmology. She is professionally affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC). Her practice in Richmond, VA is open to new patients as reported by Bon Secours. Dr. Brown's education and training includes medical school at East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine and residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System.

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