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Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Michael Heath Brown, M.D.)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: ankle problems, musculoskeletal problems, total ankle replacement, and more.

5899 Bremo Road Suite 100a (clinic) & Suite 100b (therapy)
Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 486-6910

Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC), Bon Secours, HCA Virginia, OrthoVirginia, Parham Doctors Hospital Retreat Doctors Hospital Henrico Doctors Hospital, Henrico- s Hospital OrthoVirginia Office Operatory and Bon Secours St. Mary s Hospital.

Office Locations

Bon Secours St. Mary s Hospital

5899 Bremo Road Suite 100a (clinic) & Suite 100b (therapy)
Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 288-8512

(804) 285-2645

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Some issues Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

Morton's neuroma nerve block injection

In 2023, Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD had a list price for Morton's neuroma nerve block injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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:

ankle X-ray

immobilization treatment

By Affordability:

peripheral nerve block

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD performed more ankle X-ray, and immobilization treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for peripheral nerve block that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2012 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	508
fracture surgery	28
hip imaging	32
hospital care	35
immobilization	14
injections	70
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	32
nerve block	15
open surgery	12
pain management	15
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	105

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2013 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
doctor visit	784
fracture surgery	25
hip imaging	33
hospital care	33
immobilization	21
injections	140
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	33
nerve block	36
open surgery	12
pain management	36
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	147

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	64
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
doctor visit	810
hip imaging	19
hospital care	24
immobilization	27
injections	103
inpatient care	24
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve block	24
pain management	24
X-rays	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	62
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2015 were injections, aspiration, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
doctor visit	701
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	14
immobilization	24
injections	107
inpatient care	14
lower extremity surgery	30
nerve block	34
pain management	34
X-rays	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	798

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	972
Black	156
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	636
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	106
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
doctor visit	699
hospital care	15
immobilization	43
injections	109
inpatient care	15
nerve block	37
pain management	37
X-rays	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	49
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2017 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	572
fracture surgery	20
hospital care	13
immobilization	18
injections	74
inpatient care	13
lower extremity surgery	20
nerve block	32
pain management	32
X-rays	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	52
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2018 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and fracture surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
doctor visit	551
fracture surgery	23
immobilization	15
injections	62
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	23
nerve block	12
open surgery	11
pain management	12
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	47
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2019 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	613
fracture surgery	14
immobilization	30
injections	62
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
nerve block	20
open surgery	14
pain management	20
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	57

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	47
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	463
immobilization	24
injections	66
nerve block	22
pain management	22
X-rays	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	32
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2021 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	543
immobilization	21
injections	57
nerve block	17
pain management	17
X-rays	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	42
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2022 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	575
immobilization	21
injections	55
nerve block	18
pain management	18
X-rays	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	37
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Richmond, VA were injections, X-rays, aspiration and pelvic imaging.

aspiration	53
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	619
fracture surgery	20
hip imaging	28
hospital care	22
immobilization	23
injections	82
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	22
musculoskeletal imaging	28
nerve block	24
open surgery	12
pain management	24
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Female	342
Male	160

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	424
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	48
75 to 84	137
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	267

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Atlanta Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Atlanta Medical Center (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

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

Bon Secours

HCA Virginia

OrthoVirginia

Parham Doctors Hospital Retreat Doctors Hospital Henrico Doctors Hospital

Henrico- s Hospital OrthoVirginia Office Operatory

Bon Secours St. Mary s Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael H. Brown, MD has an average of 1.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael H. 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. Michael H. Brown, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$3,549 Foot and Ankle $1,652	Infinity $901	AUGMENT $448	Cartiva $181	SALVATION $140	Other $227
Stryker Corporation	$1,002 Variax $226	Prophecy $169	Axsos $142	Anchorage $141	HOFFMANN $124	Other $199
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$284 Affixus $231	Ziptight Ankle Syndesmosis $38	AdvantageRib $15
Tornier, Inc.	$106 LE - MaxLock Extreme $64	LE - Salto Talaris Total Ankle $25	LE - Mini MaxTorque Sys $11	LE - MaxTorque Cann Screw Sys $5
Fortis Surgical, LLC	$99 $99
Other	$190 TFN-Advance $68	Ortho-Hips $57	ACTHAR $36	EXPert Nail $29

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,525
Travel and Lodging	$1,704

Biography

Dr. Michael Brown works as a foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. After attending Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Atlanta Medical Center. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Brown include achilles tendon problems, total ankle replacement, and ankle problems. His average rating from his patients is 1.5 stars (out of 5). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC), HCA Virginia, and OrthoVirginia. According to Bon Secours, Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients at his office in Richmond, VA.