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David G. Brown, MD

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Based on 610 Reviews

Dr. Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in knee and shoulder injuries. Dr. Brown understands the demand to optimize sports performance following an injury. He also understands the importance of quickly returning to work for the injured "weekend warrior." He is the current head team physician for the NBA G League Memphis Hustle and Harding Academy. He also serves as an assistant team physician for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Dr. Brown loves spending time with his wife and two sons. He serves on several committees and boards that promote positive growth in areas of youth, education and medicine within Memphis.

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What kind of injuries does Dr. Brown treat?
Dr. Brown specializes in knee and shoulder injuries, from ligament tears and rotator cuff problems to overuse injuries from sports or everyday activity. He's fellowship-trained in sports medicine and board-certified in orthopaedic surgery.

Does Dr. Brown only treat athletes?
No. While Dr. Brown serves as team physician for Harding Academy, most of his patients are everyday "weekend warriors" — people who want to get back to work, sports, or daily life quickly and safely after a knee or shoulder injury.

Can Dr. Brown help me get back to work faster after an injury?
Yes. Dr. Brown understands the pressure of returning to work after an injury and builds treatment plans that balance a safe recovery with getting patients back on their feet as quickly as possible.

Does Dr. Brown perform surgery, or does he treat injuries non-surgically first?
Dr. Brown evaluates each injury individually and recommends the most appropriate treatment, whether that's non-surgical management, rehabilitation, or surgery when it's the right option for the patient's goals and activity level.

Where does Dr. Brown see patients?
Dr. Brown sees patients at OrthoSouth's Germantown, Memphis-Briarcrest, and Southaven locations.

Is Dr. Brown accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

CERTIFICATION

Dr. David Brown is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.