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Dr. Ethan G. Brown is a neurologist who primarily cares for adults with movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, other types of parkinsonism, ataxia, dystonia, tremor and related conditions. He focuses on diagnosing and managing movement disorders through lifestyle changes and medications, as well as treatment with botulinum toxin (Botox). He also works with a team of other specialists to help manage deep brain stimulation and other surgical therapies.

In research, Brown is interested in characterizing the earliest stages – or prodromal stage – of Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders. His projects involve identifying risk factors for these conditions and finding methods that facilitate their earliest possible diagnosis. Through a better understanding of prodromal disease, he hopes to enable earlier symptom treatment and biomarker identification (finding measurable indications of disease) and also to advance investigations of new treatments.

Brown is also interested in environmental exposures that may be related to the development of Parkinson's disease or its progression. He is studying how changes in the gut microbiome (intestinal bacteria), among other factors, may contribute to Parkinson's disease symptoms, impact disease progression, or affect how drugs are transformed in the body. He is conducting a clinical trial (a study using human volunteers) to explore whether manipulating the gut microbiome can ease symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease.

Brown earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed a residency in neurology and a fellowship in movement disorders at UCSF. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

In his free time, Brown enjoys hiking, biking and being with his family.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 2016

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Neurology, 2016

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2013

  • Education

    Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 2012

  • Languages

    English

I hope to bring patients clarity on neurologic issues, both by demystifying what we know now and by understanding the best path forward through research.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    101 Ratings
    About our process
    Feb 07, 2025
    Top notch knowledgeable professional
    Jan 24, 2025
    Dr Brown was excellent!
    Dec 13, 2024
    Dr. Brown is very attentive. He always answers any questions or concerns of mine very carefully. He is a very good doctor
    Nov 22, 2024
    Very knowledgeable professional and nice
    Nov 15, 2024
    I can state that I am fortunate to have Dr Brown as my provider
    Oct 18, 2024
    Dr. Brown is a great listener and highly knowledgeable. He was more thorough in his exam than any other neurologist I have seen. This appt was for DBS and he explained the placement of the leads (STN vs GPi) within the context of my symptoms as demonstrated during assessment.
    Sep 21, 2024
    The medical care I receive is excellent.
    Jul 19, 2024
    Dr Brown is incredible! You are very lucky to have him! Me too !
    Jul 12, 2024
    Excellent in every way. Both Dr. Brown & Dr. Pamela Markoff
    May 10, 2024
    Dr Ethan Brown and his fellow were superb.Very knowledgeable, friendly and I felt well taken care of at the movement disorder clinic
    Nov 06, 2023
    Dr. Brown is fantastic! He isExcellent in all these categories and then some!
    Nov 05, 2023
    Dr. Brown is very thorough and compassionate. Has being providing me excellent care
    Oct 29, 2023
    Top level, both doctors
    Oct 06, 2023
    Would recommendDr. Ethan Brown was excellent but our appt was for 1 and we waited till 2 before he came in. While I appreciate residents and PA's learning their craft, having the doc show up an hour after the scheduled time really wore my husband out and seemed like a poorly planned system...
    Sep 29, 2023
    Dr. Brown was very interested and understanding of tremor condition.
    Sep 25, 2023
    Dr Ethan Brown is an exceptional doctor in all ways. It's a genuine pleasure to talk with him during my visits. He is compassionate, practical, diplomatic, and humorous.
    Sep 15, 2023
    Dr. Brown is compassionate and thoughtful. He cares.
    Jul 30, 2023
    Was over and above expectations.

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