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Dr. Matthew Brown, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 54
Dr. Matthew Brown, MD
3.2 (33 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Brown, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA.
Dr. Matthew Brown, MD
3.2 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Matthew Brown, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 54
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Brown, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Brown graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University Iowa Hosps and Clinics.Dr. Matthew Brown, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Brown currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center, Greater Regional Medical Center and Shenandoah Medical Center. Dr. Brown has experience treating conditions like Chronic Tonsillitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brown received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Brown's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Brown also speaks French. Dr. Brown is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Tonsillitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Tonsillitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Tonsillitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Animal Allergies
Broken Nose
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Pollen Allergy
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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Adenoidectomy
Aeroallergen Hyposensitization Therapy
Allergy Shots
Allergy Treatment
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Desensitization
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Food Desensitization Therapy
Honeybee Desensitization Therapy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Patch Testing
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Tonsillectomy
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Allergies
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylactic Tree Nut Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Angioedema
Anosmia
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Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Black Eye
Black Hairy Tongue
Bone Cancer
Bronchitis
Cervical Vertigo
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Disorders
Ear Infection
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eosinophilia
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Geographic Tongue
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Gum Cancer
Headache
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Hearing Loss
Hives
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Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Itchy Skin
Jaw Fracture
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Mast Cell Diseases
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Obstruction
Nasopharyngitis
Nose Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngolaryngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Postnasal Drip
Rash
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Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinus Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snoring
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Allergy Skin Testing
Allergy Testing
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Blood Allergy Testing
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Drug Allergy Testing
Ear Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Myringotomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nasal Surgery
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Puncture Aspiration
Radioallergosorbent Test
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Skin Testing and Screening
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
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  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Principal Financial Group
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  • Coventry Health Care
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  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Iowa Head & Neck PC
    3901 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
  2. 2 MD West One PC
    1 Jack Foster Dr, Shenandoah, IA 51601
  3. 3 MD West One PC
    1 Jack Foster Dr, Shenandoah, IA 51601
  4. 4 Broadlawns Medical Center
    1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brown
3.2
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (14)

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Oct 12, 2021
Dr. Brown has always been very helpful and willing to listen when my kids have had a problem. He gets to the point and tells it like it is. We have been going to him for over 10 years and will continue to go to him. Highly recommended.
Misty — Oct 12, 2021
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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Allergy & Immunology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • University Iowa Hosps and Clinics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Brown, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brown's profile.

Dr. Matthew Brown, MD is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center, Greater Regional Medical Center and Shenandoah Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Brown, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA

  • Greater Regional Medical Center

    1700 W Townline St, Creston, IA

  • Shenandoah Medical Center

    300 Pershing Ave, Shenandoah, IA