Scott J Brown, MD

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I speak: English
My gender: Male
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About me
I grew up in the beautiful mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah. Armed with naïve zeal and a biology degree from the University of Utah, I set out on my odyssey to become a doctor. First stop was medical school in Chicago, Illinois, where I learned the true meaning of winter and the pain of being a Cubs fan. Next, it was on to Oakland, California for residency, while squeezing in some time for kite flying by the bay. After residency I spent two years “in the trenches” working as a general pediatrician. Deciding that I preferred playing with toys to giving shots, I made one last stop in San Diego for a fellowship in developmental pediatrics. Not yet completely satisfied, I uprooted my very patient wife and three lovely daughters yet again and moved to Portland, Oregon in 2014 where we feel that we are home at last!
About my practice
I work with children who are struggling with many types of developmental, learning or behavioral challenges. As a parent, I recognize how central these issues are to every facet of daily life, and how difficult it can be when problems arise. I am a strong advocate of fostering positive parenting skills and helping parents see beyond diagnoses to better understand their child’s unique profile of strengths and weaknesses. I see children for concerns about developmental delays including autism and learning problems. I also work with behavioral issues such as ADHD, anxiety, and sleep problems. I see developmental-behavioral pediatrics as “reading between the lines” of childhood in order to enable each child the best chance to learn, grow and achieve.
How I thrive
I love spending time at home or outdoors with my wife and daughters. I’m an amateur bike commuter, and enjoy crisp morning rides while the world is still snoozing. I love books and am constantly dreaming of the perfect afternoon browsing the stacks at Powell’s Books or in a shady backyard hammock with a warm beverage and a Patrick O’Brian novel. I am also an avid letter writer (the old pen-and-ink-with-a-stamp kind), and I enjoy connecting with family and friends with my trusty fountain pen.
My office
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Medical Groups, Plans, and Networks
Northwest Permanente Physicians and Surgeons, PC
Interstate Medical Office East
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceBoard certification
Developmental-Behavioral
AB PediatricsPediatric Devl/Behavioral
AB PediatricsTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
University of California San Diego Medical CenterJoined Permanente Medical Group
2014Provider ID
00WJULicense information
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