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Laura Hanson Brown

Laura Hanson Brown, MD

Internal Medicine

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Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Laura Hanson Brown

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Laura Brown, M.D., practices internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians North Bethesda. She received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School, and also completed her residency in internal medicine at Bellevue Hospital Center.

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - North Bethesda
    • 6000 Executive Boulevard, Suite 625, Rockville, MD 20852
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue, Internal Medicine, 2000
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, MD, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

259 ratings, 115 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Professional, caring, knowledgeable and informative at all levels. A+

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Doctor Brown Is very professional, kind, and thoughtful. I respect Doctor Brown very much for the contribution to our society. Respectfully

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    I consider myself very lucky to have Dr. Brown as my primary physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr. Brown demonstrates a great depth of knowledge, interest in my needs, has the ability to be proactive and has a wonderful bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    I'm so lucky to have Dr Brown as my physician. She's a wonderful listener, never appears rushed, and is really caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Dr Brown is the best doctor I've ever had, she is a gem and deserves a raise

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    I'm very happy with Dr. Brown as my provider for more than 10 years now. She is very professional, smart and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Very kind & great provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr Brown is outstanding!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Brown is very thorough, compassionate, and professional. I always feel that I get the best care when I see her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    I have been seeing Dr Laura Brown for years and I am grateful for her care, professionalism and genuine concern regarding my health issues! I have such a trust and comfort level knowing she is my doctor. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    I have been seeing Dr Brown for many years and I can't say enough good things about her. She is respectful, compassionate and extremely professional. My mother is also her patient and always sings her praises after every visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr Brown is an excellent physician. She is the right blend of caring and firm and is truly an expert in her field

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Very happy with the attention, caring and service I received in giving me a solution and medication for my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Laura Brown

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr Brown is very thorough and also has great bedside manners. I am happy to have her as my physician and even wanted her for my daughter but she is not accepting new patients!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Brown is awesome.!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    I like Dr. Brown very much. She is easy to talk to and makes me comfortable. She is usually thorough and is kind and thoughtful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr Brown carefully answered my questions. I felt it was a very good visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr. Laura Brown

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Very friendly, caring and intelligent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr Laura Brown is the best PCP out there. I have been seeing her for the last 15 years or so. Dr. Brown is sweet, pleasant and professional. Always on top if things

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Excellent. Where I didn't answer it was inapplicable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr L. Brown

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    One of the best providers I've ever had!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Always friendly, thorough and gives me her full attention.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Doctor Laura Brown is excellent in providing medical advice and support.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    She has helped me greatly both in person and online by ordering Physical Therapy, refilling appointments and answering questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Brown is extremely kind, empathetic, knowledgeable and simply the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. Brown provided excellent care for complex intertwined health conditions. She listened, raised ideas for treatment options, and provided insight on concerns that helped decisionmaking and support for course of treatment. Excellent medical practitioner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    She always has the answers to my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Caring , understanding and patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I am truly grateful to have Dr Laura Hanson as my primary doctor. She is very thorough, knowledgeable and listens to my concerns and answers my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr Brown is excellent . Easy to talk to . Knowledgeable. Answers all emails very quickly .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    She is very good!

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    15 minutes is never enough time to see a doctor when you have chronic health problems. It is a recipe for something being missed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Dr. Brown such a wonderful provider. She explain each and every details that was being discuss about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Best ever. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    She is fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    She is terrific which is why I filled this out

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Brown is an excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Dr brown is an excellent doctor. Very caring goes beyond to figure out.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Knowledgeable and kind. Instills confidence and encouragement. Couldn't ask for better

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr Brown is an excellent physician. She is smart and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Brown is compass ionate, knowledgeable, a good listener does not suggest unnerving tests

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Brown is excellent Physician extremely knowledgeable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    We had an open dialogue regarding additional health (therapies) options to compliment my current regime

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr. Brown is always thorough and I never feel like she's rushing through the visit. She listens and takes my concerns seriously. She is truly a partner in my health care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Very compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    She provides expert care and is promptly responsive to questions and requests.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Brown is compassionate and patient and takes her time to make sure I have time to ask questions and have them addressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Laura Brown is an exceptional provider. I have complete confidence in her professional care; she is patient, courteous, and listens to my concerns in a caring manner. I feel blessed to have her as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    I've seen Dr. Brown, for a number of years and she is an amazing internist and an amazing provider. I'm very fortunate to be in her practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Provider is very smart and asks the right questions. But the physical exam is very lacking.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr.Brown was very thorough, listened carefully and emphatically. Feel very fortunate to have such a wonderful professional provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr. Brown is responsive to my needs and very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Dr Brown is a superb physician.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Provider was very dismissive about my needs and knowledge of my own health needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    I always enjoy my visits with Dr. Brown. She listens carefully to my symptoms. She is highly knowledgeable about many conditions. She provides excellent care and also carefully refers me to specialists when that's needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    This was an emergency visit and I got the attention to the matter at hand in the most professional manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    She's the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Very Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Efficient and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I am so thankful to have Dr. Brown as my PCP (for over 20 years I think). She is extremely diligent, patient and thorough. She listens carefully to my concerns and has always offered advice/guidance in a caring and diligent way. I truly have confidence and trust in her and her opinions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Very compassionate, sincere. Truly concerned about my health and how it can be improved.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I have gone to see Dr Brown for 10 yrs and she is an excellent PCP. Always up to date on my health issues and observant about new ones. She has a wonderful disposition and allows me to speak freely about my health problems without being rushed. She summarizes our discussion and reviews the next steps to be taken to resolve issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Laura Brown is very knowledgeable, professional, and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Dr Brown is an excellent physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Brown is attentive and careful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Brown is an excellent doctor. She reads medical notes from my other JHCP providers and coordinates care with them. This practice works together well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Laura Brown is an outstanding provider/physician/person!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    I have implicit faith in Dr. Brown

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    She's the best! Smart, kind, caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr. Brown is very bright, kind and patient. I am fortunate to be her patient!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    I always feel during my visits with Dr. Brown that has my good health in mind. She asks good questions and listens carefully to my responses. I feel fortunate to have her as my primary health physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Great Visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Specifically regarding the doctor I saw: she was kind, personable, thorough, smart, had excellent bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Doctor was kind and knowledgeable. A pleasure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr. Brown was knowledgeable, helpful and sympathetic. That's why I recommend her to family and friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Very lucky to have such an Excellent caring professional Dr. Caring for me !!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Very happy with Dr. Laura Brown.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Excellent Doctor,she is kind and caring,she listens to your problems

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Love Doctor Brown ,she is patient and very caring and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Had never seen Dr Brown before but will definitely ask for her again. Very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    I adore Dr. Brown. She's wonderful in every way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. Brown is an excellent PCP. She has provided care for me for at least a dozen years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    I honestly believe that Dr. Brown is the best Primary Care physician that I have ever had. I have total trust in her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr Brown is an excellent Dr and always attentive and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    At the end of each visit, Dr Brown always remind me that if there is any changes with my health, do not hesitate to call.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Outstanding! Dr Brown is terrific, knowledgeable, empathetic and aware of my medical history

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    DR. BROWN PROVIDES EXCELLENT CARE AND ALWAYS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS IN LOGICAL AND IN LAYMENS TERMS.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    I always get excellent care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    I think that Dr Brown is an excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr. Brown is an excellent and empathic physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Laura Brown

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Dr. Brown is thorough, very knowledgeable, and pleasant. She listens and provides excellent feedback. Her information is clear and useful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr Brown very professional and personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr. Brown is caring, conscientious and proactive. Over the years she has supported me during some challenging periods when I have sought her advice. I respect her wisdom and experience..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Expertise and caring make Dr. Brown a wonderful provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Great visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Brown is very caring and thorough question about my health issues. She is very knowledgeable. She also directed me to good specialists to further examine my health issues. I trust her as my Primary Care Physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Top notch, superb physician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Very punctual which is very important to me. Also friendly and respectful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr Brown listens carefully and is respectful of my questions concerning my health. She offers knowledgeable and helpful perspectives on what is medically recommended, and I trust her guidance vis a vis my health status and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr Brown is a superb internist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Very happy to have Dr Brown as my doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    I am truly fortunate to have Dr Laura Brown as my PCPShe listens to my concerns answers my questions and is willing to work with me to reach my health goals

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Dr. Brown always listened and helped with changes when I need it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Dr Brown is the best!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Excellent work, as very pleasant experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    She is wonderful!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr Laura H Brown is the most thorough internist I have ever experienced, and the nest diagnostician I have ever known in any medical field.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Laura Brown for my doctor. She is thorough, experienced, communicates important information clearly and truly cares.