Benjamin M. Brown

Benjamin M. Brown, MD

Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 (323 Ratings, 126 Comments)
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Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialty:

Family Medicine

Areas of Interest

Benjamin Brown, MD, is a family medicine physician who has served as medical director for the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville and as the interim medical director for primary care at MaineGeneral Health. He practices at Winthrop Family Medicine and provides per diem coverage in the Hospitalist Service department at MaineGeneral Medical Center's Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. He established his practice locally in 2008 and is a member of MGMC's active staff.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, Medical School

Residency

Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency, Augusta, ME, Family Medicine

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

December 04, 2025
Dr Brown was very knowledgeable and helpful to talk with.
December 02, 2025
Practioner very thourough and listens to concerns. I am very happy with my care
December 02, 2025
Dr Brown was considerate and a good listener. The nurse was efficient and kind.
December 01, 2025
I have a great primary doctor! Dr Brown.
November 18, 2025
Dr Ben is good
November 18, 2025
Very knowledgeable Doctor and made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions. So, going forward I know what to expect about my condition
November 18, 2025
Dr. Brown continues to be an exemplary physician. He always is informative and genuinely seems to care. Thank you Dr. Brown!
November 06, 2025
Felt well cared for, and left happy with the experience, thank you!!
November 06, 2025
I was very satisfied with the visit.
November 06, 2025
I have great faith in Dr Brown. He's very easy to speak with and is very up on my particular case.
November 04, 2025
Dr Brown is so patient & kind.
October 30, 2025
Dr. Benjamin Brown is an amazing doctor. Knowledgeable, personable, respectful, and kind. I can tell that he sincerely cares about his patients.
October 30, 2025
I'm very comfortable with Dr. Brown. Talks and listens to me. Not just a number. Thanks.
October 28, 2025
Everyone is very nice
October 23, 2025
It has been a long time since I felt value by a doctor's office. Winthrop Family Medical makes me feel as though I am the only patient they have, I am so happy I have changed over!
October 23, 2025
Dr brown is an extremely caring gp. He listens and take the patient's viewpoint into account. We are so happy to have him as out doctor!
October 23, 2025
Dr. Brown is just wonderful and I feel very lucky to have him for a doctor!
October 21, 2025
Dr brown is amazing
October 20, 2025
Dr. Brown, as always, was thorough and knowledgeable .
October 20, 2025
I have never had a bad experience at Winthrop Family Practice.
October 07, 2025
I am very grateful for the fine service we receive. Thank you!
October 02, 2025
Dr Brown is wonderful!!!
September 30, 2025
Dr. Brown is wonderful, and all of the staff are wonderful. Thank you very much.
September 23, 2025
Very nice and helpful personal.
September 23, 2025
Excellent
September 16, 2025
Thank you to Dr. Brown and staff!
September 15, 2025
met Dr. Brown for the first time ,he answered all my questions and I like him.haven"t had a doctor for awhile .hope we can keep him for awhile?
September 15, 2025
Dr. Brown is very professional and thorough. I am very glad to have him as my PCP.
September 11, 2025
I appreciate Dr. Brown! He always makes me feel welcome without judgement and embraces my health concerns with professionalism, as does the rest of the team!
September 09, 2025
Yes, I'm very pleased with Winthrop Family Medicine. They've all been very helpful, very informable, informationable, and Dr. Brown is excellent, and I'm very glad I found them, and I'm going to them, and I'll be going to them again. Thank you very much for your help.
September 09, 2025
friendly, knowledgeable and professional - thanks
August 28, 2025
I am a nervous patient and Dr. Brown is very welcoming and easy to talk with.
August 26, 2025
The only problem was me old Dr did not forward my old medical records (requested multiple times) so Dr Brown along with his team could see my past history
August 26, 2025
Due to an impending trip I needed to be seen quickly for a minor issue which I wanted to address before it became major. The care team was able to accommodate my request and I had a very positive resolution. I am very appreciative .
August 25, 2025
Dr. Brown is the bomb. He is very knowledgeable and explains things in a way that is understandable and clear. Support staff are also excellent and personable.
August 25, 2025
All the staff at the office is great my experience was wonderful and the care givers and support staff are vry nice people dr brown really cars about his patients and wants to give them the best care he can and includes his patients in all discussions about it and really listens to them im thankful to such people taking care of me thank-you to all that work there
August 21, 2025
Dr Brown really cares about you and your health.
August 19, 2025
The person I saw was not my regular provider and it seems like he was pulled at the last second to cover for the other substitute provider I was supposed to see. I am grateful I could be seen on such short notice and I understand the staffing issue.
August 19, 2025
It was the first appointment with Dr He was well informed of my medical record and I feel confident that he will be able to help me manage my medical Concerns going forward
August 18, 2025
Dr. Brown and his staff are among the very best I've ever met with. I can't say enough to say how happy and how informed they are about me and how I feel. And I would just say it's a very pleasurable experience. Thank you.
August 05, 2025
A very positive experience
August 04, 2025
Very friendly staff, timely getting into the office and seeing the doctor and very great team overall.
August 04, 2025
The young lady that took my vitals was exceptional. My apologies I forgot her name. Dr Brown was very empathetic and listened to my concerns.
July 29, 2025
Listened objectively and answered appropriately. This provider obviously cares for his "older" patients.
July 28, 2025
Great
July 22, 2025
I always feel heard when I come here
July 21, 2025
Thoroughly examined. Highly professional. Dr. Brown and staff were excellent.
July 21, 2025
Dr Brown and his staff is an incredible doctor very dedicated to their patients welfare a great man
July 15, 2025
First time client , only critique is first appointment date . (8 weeks out) My wife has had a return appointment for an office procedure scheduled in a little more reasonable time frames ( 6 weeks out) they do well working with me on time of day appointments Wich helps me schedule my days around the appointments. All in all it was a satisfying and painless visit.
July 14, 2025
I really trust Dr. Brown and am grateful for his hard work and attention to detail
July 08, 2025
I'm very positive on anything I could say or should say and will say. He's a terrific person. He knows his business. I've been in his office before and he is thorough and he does nothing says nothing that's negative. Everything that I can ever say about the doctor is wonderful.
July 07, 2025
Very thorough visit answered all my questions and asked me a lot of questions.
July 03, 2025
Midswamp Health Center is a fine facility. I'm pretty happy with it. And Dr. Brown is a very good doctor. You are lucky to have him.
July 03, 2025
I am so pleased with my new doctor and feel he is already working hard to help me figure out some issues of concern. He feels like he will be so good to work with.
July 01, 2025
Everyone was very pleasant, professional and supportive. It was a very positive experience for an initial visit.
June 30, 2025
The staff were friendly and helpful.
June 30, 2025
Excellent care. Everyone who I interacted with was terrific, and as always Dr. Brown was outstanding.
June 26, 2025
Hello, I met with Dr. Brown yesterday and I was very pleased with the thoroughness and the completeness that he exhibited. He included me in all the information and was very kind and helpful.
June 24, 2025
I've always had great confidence in Maine General.
June 24, 2025
Great people who knew everything to do and were very kind in the manner they helped.
June 23, 2025
Dr Brown is wonderful! He is always well Prepared in advance of my medical records before meeting with him. He is very thorough and has good recommendations or solutions to any medical queries I might have. He always seems to take sincere interest in my wellbeing. His staff is excellent as well!
June 12, 2025
Very satisfied with the process and care I received.
June 10, 2025
The best care! My doctor and the attending staff were very thoughtful and respectful. I was very pleased!
June 09, 2025
I love Dr. Brown and all the girls at the front desk. Dr. Brown is one of my favorite doctors ever. Everyone in that office is on top of their game and kindly take the time to help one to the fullest capacity.
June 05, 2025
Dr. Brown is a very knowledgeable and caring individual. He took the time to understand my issues discuss possible treatments as well as make the proper referrals. I am more than satisfied.
June 05, 2025
Dr Brown & staff are true healers. THANK YOU
June 03, 2025
He is the best Doctor ever
May 29, 2025
Dr. Brown is great - hope he stays. Thx!
May 29, 2025
I am very happy that Dr. Brown is my primary care physician. Always very thorough and a caring doctor. The entire team always helpful!
May 22, 2025
Dr Brown is a very nice Dr. He always goes over my medical history with me!
May 20, 2025
Dr Brown is amazing, we are lucky to have him here at Winthrop
May 19, 2025
Dr. Brown is caring and listens well to my concerns. Has a great bedside manner.
May 13, 2025
Thank you so much Dr. Brown - you are a great listener and I appreciate your care!!
May 12, 2025
Everybody there is very helpful and a joy to deal with, from Dr. Brown to the nurses to the reception area.
May 12, 2025
After registration, completed medical questionnaire. Disappointed that medical professionals feel that they are more than two genders. Your points of view are biased & not in line mainstream opinions.
May 08, 2025
Dr. Brown was outstanding.
May 08, 2025
All the people were great and very helpful. And the Doctor was very helpful of what I have to do with my health. Thanks
May 08, 2025
I was completely at ease and confident in my care.
May 05, 2025
Dr. Brown was patient and took time answer my concerns.
April 29, 2025
Dr. Brown listens and gives advice. Cares about his patients. You're definitely not just a number like see ya next patient. Thanks Dr. Brown.
April 28, 2025
Always a great experience with my doctor there. I feel very comfortable dealing with Dr. Brown
April 28, 2025
It's all good.
April 22, 2025
This was my first visit after transferring from another Dr. I found Dr. Brown to be very pleasant and knowledgeable. He was very thorough and reassuring. I feel lucky to have found him. I hope he stays we need a good Dr. The support staff were also excellent . I have no complaints at all.
April 22, 2025
I was very pleased with Dr. Brown and feel very comfortable he will be taking care of my health.
April 22, 2025
Dr. Brown is the best. Very professional and thorough visit.
April 22, 2025
I am so happy with the care I receive at this practice. Far superior to my previous 2 practices
April 21, 2025
Dr. Ben Brown is one of the best medical practitioners I've ever encountered. He is personable, engaging, thoughtful, and incredibly skilled. I can't recommend Dr. Brown and the whole team at Winthrop Family Medicine enough.
April 17, 2025
Dr Brown is an excellent Doctor with excellent communication and an incredible bedside manner! Love him!
April 17, 2025
It has been a long time since I have been treated like I was the most important person at an appointment. Kind and friendly beyond what I have experienced in the past. I am pleased to have been accepted into this practice. It was scary to leave a practice after 45+ years, but I know I made the right choice!
April 17, 2025
Very thorough and caring.
April 15, 2025
Dr Brown is great! Easy to talk to. And thorough.
April 14, 2025
Everyone in the office is really kind and Dr B. Brown is always prepared for the visit, listens well and gives comprehensive feedback.
April 14, 2025
Dr Brown was knowledgeable and seemed up to date. He was a very good listener.
April 07, 2025
I always have a good experience at Winthrop health care. Dr. Brown is very kind and understanding.
April 01, 2025
Dr. Brown is amazing. Don't ever let him go.
March 27, 2025
Dr. Ben Brown is the best doctor I have ever had, the best primary doctor I have ever had. He does everything right. He listens more than speaks but when he has something worthwhile and important and new to say, he doesn't hesitate to say it even if it's going to hurt me.
March 25, 2025
I would like to say how much I appreciated Dr Brown's gifts as a physician: he was careful, modest, direct, unrushed, humble, at ease with physical examination, and skilled at discussing the things we disagreed about. I felt comfortable and respected.
March 24, 2025
I am fortunate to have such a great doctor and, staff and facility available. They are excellent.
March 20, 2025
I came away feeling very satisfied and optimistic!
March 20, 2025
Dr. Brown was very thorough and took the time to address all of my concerns. Thank you.
March 18, 2025
Dr Brown is a terrific listener. As a "woman of a certain age" I am learning that I have become invisible to many, but Dr Brown takes my concerns to heart and does not pooh-pooh them. I feel respected, cared for and heard. I am very glad he is my PCP.
March 06, 2025
Dr. Brown was helpful, very knowledgable, communicates with ease, and attentive. All good.
March 03, 2025
They've been very efficient, they're very helpful, and I'm very happy and satisfied with them. Dr. Brown and the nurses and the receptionists, everyone's great. I have no complaints whatsoever. Thank you.
March 03, 2025
No complaints. One of the best I've had in many years.
February 20, 2025
Dr Brown is a wonderful human. I really appreciate his time and expertise.
February 18, 2025
First time seeing Dr. Brown. He was wonderful.
February 13, 2025
Doctor Brown has a very special way to make me feel comfortable and explains every thing in a way that I understand what is going on. Always a pleasure meeting with the entire staff.
February 13, 2025
Dr Brown is a great Doctor. You can tell he really cares.
February 13, 2025
Everybody was very helpful and respectful. I have no complaints.
February 10, 2025
Professional, personable, considerate, helpful.
February 10, 2025
Everyone is friendly and helpful. They really listen to your needs and care about your health and well being.
February 06, 2025
Dr Brown is wonderful. So is his nurse. Very kind, thorough and caring.
February 04, 2025
very friendly, knowledgeable and professional
February 04, 2025
I'm really happy with my doctor and the staff. I'm not just a number. I always have a good experience at Winthrop Family
February 04, 2025
Dr. Brown was informative and caring. He spent time listening, processing, and educating. Truly an empathetic provider.
January 28, 2025
Dr. Brown is an awesome provider. Listens to my concerns, and treats me with concern and respect.
January 28, 2025
Dr. Brown and his PA were very compassionate.
January 27, 2025
Hi, I thought Dr. Brown was impressive, perfect, great manner, shook my hand when he came in to introduce himself, got down to the point, well-informed, informed me, engaged me in conversation. He was just wonderful. He was absolutely terrific. Anyway, that's the scoop. He was terrific. I was impressed. Thank you.
January 20, 2025
I was impressed, with how compassionate the entire staff was, and how Dr Brown approached a first time Patient, an excellent experience!!!!
January 20, 2025
Appreciated Dr Brown's willingness to review and listen to my concerns and goals
January 13, 2025
I don't do recommendations, other than that I was very satisfied with my experience.
January 13, 2025
Dr. Brown never makes me feel rushed. He takes my concerns seriously and knows my history. I am very happy with the care that he provides.
January 06, 2025
My partner and I have the same pcp and feel very fortunate to have Dr. Benjamin Brown at our late ages... after being tossed around the system for awhile. Thank you
December 30, 2024
Dr. Brown was excellent.
December 19, 2024
Took his time to be sure that we addressed everThing I needed to talk about
December 17, 2024
Dr. Brown is terrific. I enjoy and am comfortable with whenever I meet with him. He gives me all the information I need.
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