R. Shane Brown, M.D.

Dr. Brown received his undergraduate training from Miami University in 1996. He earned his M.D. from the University of Cincinnati in 2000 and went on to complete his surgical training at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He served as Chief Surgical / Administrative Resident from July 2004 to July 2005.

Dr. Brown's surgical training included a broad experience in minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract and incisional hernia repair. His goals are to expand the current surgical treatment options to more minimally invasive techniques to minimize discomfort.

Dr. Brown moved to Northern Michigan in June of 2005 to begin his practice at Northern Michigan Hospital with Petoskey Surgeons, P.C. He serves on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Surgical Services Executive Committee. He is also a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Brown and his wife reside in Charlevoix with their three daughters. He enjoys downhill skiing, golf, and hopes to travel the region in the coming years.