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Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, thyroid problems, and more.

4710 Bellaire Boulevard Suite 250
Bellaire, TX 77401

(713) 441-9040

Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH is a family medicine practitioner in Bellaire, TX specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

4710 Bellaire Boulevard Suite 250
Bellaire, TX 77401

Some issues Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

doctor visit	382
lab tests	8
preventive care	13
vaccines	14

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

doctor visit	447
lab tests	11
preventive care	47
vaccines	48

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	14
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

doctor visit	375
lab tests	13
preventive care	8
vaccines	9

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	110
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	28
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	362
preventive care	46
vaccines	47

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	19
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	16
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	474
lab tests	65
preventive care	87
vaccines	88

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	26
Hispanic	13
Asian	13
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	20
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

doctor visit	509
lab tests	21
preventive care	114
vaccines	103

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	22
Hispanic	12
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

doctor visit	499
preventive care	111
vaccines	112

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

doctor visit	519
preventive care	71
vaccines	72

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

doctor visit	1289
preventive care	136
vaccines	126

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH treated as a family medicine practitioner in Bellaire, TX were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

doctor visit	541
lab tests	25
preventive care	72
vaccines	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	139
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	7
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	10
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anthony Edward Brown, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Halyard Health, Inc.	$998 PAIN MANAGEMENT $998
Novo Nordisk Inc	$229 Ozempic $116	RYBELSUS $113
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$199 SHINGRIX $97	FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT $79	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $24
Amgen Inc.	$111 Repatha $72	Prolia $39
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$103 Concerto $103
Other	$566 BYDUREON $65	MOUNJARO $52	Concerto $46	INVOKANA $32	Horizant $29	Other $343

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,208
Travel and Lodging	$998

Biography

Dr. Anthony Brown specializes in family medicine. On average, patients gave Dr. Brown a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist.

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