South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Matthew Brown in the specialty of infectious disease.
Dr. Brown will treat patients hospitalized at SGMC, as well as provide any necessary follow-up care.
Dr. Brown is board certified in Internal Medicine and fellowship-trained in Infectious Disease from the University of Maryland. Dr. Brown received his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and his Internal Medicine Residency at Medstar Harbor Hospital in Maryland.
According to Dr. Brown the road to becoming a doctor wasn’t a direct path. Coming from a medical family, he wanted to explore different avenues and went to school for mathematics and received his MBA in Marketing. But it was his time as a pharmaceutical rep that he realized his passion was medicine.
When asked what attracted him to his specialty he said, “Infectious disease is a remarkable speciality and one of the only fields where you can actually cure the disease.” The field is very broad and encompasses all ages, race, and gender. He says it’s constantly evolving and a very exciting specialty to be in, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic.
SGMC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Dawson said, “We are thrilled to have Dr. Brown join our team. His expertise in the specialty of infectious disease further equips our health system to be the region’s destination for high quality specialty care.”
Dr. Brown says he’s excited to be a part of the treatment team and looks forward to developing the infectious disease program at SGMC.
As to what makes Dr. Brown unique, prior to his medical career you could find him playing in many bands. Dr. Brown is heavily involved in music and enjoys staying active and exploring new foods.
“I come from a very broad background and have acquired an eclectic skill set that I hope makes me well rounded and relatable to my patients,” said Dr. Brown.
For more information on SGMC’s Physician Network visit sgmc.org/physiciannetwork.