Title: Medical Director and Physician Adviser (Retired)
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun Lakes, Arizona, United States
Debra Brown, MD, retired medical director and physician adviser at Banner Health, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements, and leadership in health care.
With nearly four decades of experience, Dr. Brown has established a distinguished career in health care, specializing in anesthesiology. She served as medical director at Banner Health from 2009 until her retirement in 2021. Prior to this, she was the medical director at Health Net of Arizona from 2004 to 2009, medical director at AHCCCS from 2000 to 2004, and an anesthesiologist with Canyon State Anesthesiologists PC from 1992 to 1998. Additionally, she has also been an active member of the Arizona Humane Society. She laid a strong educational foundation, earning a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from the University of Saint Mary in 1978, a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1986, and a Master of Business Administration in health care management from the University of Phoenix in 2001.
Reflecting on her path, she grew up in a small town in central Kansas, where her passion for health care was evident early on. Her mother was a nurse, and her father was a self-made businessman, both of whom taught her the value of hard work and determination. Growing up in a town with no female doctors, she unaware that women could pursue medical careers. Once she went to college, she met other women studying pre-med, and she realized her own potential. This inspired her to switch to pre-med courses and, overcame numerous challenges, she became the only one from her study group to gain admission to medical school. After completing her residency, she moved to Arizona and chose anesthesiology as her specialty. Looking to the future, she is open to consulting opportunities and small projects where she can share her expertise, and also hopes to spend more time traveling. For aspiring professionals, she advises focusing deeply on their specialty while pursuing continued education in other areas to gain a broader perspective.
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