About Dr. Brown
Nathan Brown, MD, DMD, was raised on a farm in rural Alabama. The great-grandson of a trusted rural physician, Dr. Brown was inspired from a young age to pursue a career in health care to contribute to the good of society while satisfying his intellectual curiosity and desire to help people. He was introduced to the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery in medical school and knew that it was the best fit for him because of the unique balance between working with trauma cases and working with everyday cases.
Dr. Nathan Brown has been serving the Northshore area of LA since 2012. Since beginning his training, it has been Dr. Brown’s highest goal to provide high-quality, personalized care to every patient in his practice. He feels that it is critical to keep his patients well informed and educated about every step of their treatment plan so that they can be an active participant in customizing their treatment and achieving the best outcome.
Dr. Brown practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, providing the community with routine services, such as tooth extractions or the restoration of missing or damaged teeth with dental implants, as well as advanced surgical treatments, including corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma reconstruction, and full-arch restoration. He is passionate about restoring his patients’ oral health and providing positive oral surgery experiences to his patients.
Education & Training
Dr. Brown attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham for his training, where he began by earning his bachelor’s degree. Originally, he was interested in pursuing a career in Internal Medicine, so he began medical school following his undergraduate studies and earned his Medical Doctor credential in 2005.
Dr. Brown completed his training in the dental school in 2008, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree, then went on to complete his surgical residency training, also at the University of Alabama. During his residency, he gained hands-on experience in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial care. From addressing trauma cases in the emergency room and cosmetic facial surgery to simple extractions and pathology treatments, he trained under skilled surgeons in a busy hospital setting.
Dr. Brown also trained under licensed anesthesiologists to provide in-office sedation and operatory anesthesia to patients of all ages. This training, in combination with his dual medical and dental degrees, makes him the most qualified dental provider to administer anesthesia in his practice, monitor his patients during surgery, and provide proper care in the event of an emergency.
Certifications & Appointments
Following his training, Dr. Brown was an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he served as a teacher and mentor to residents and students. As a full-time surgeon, he practiced the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dentoalveolar surgery, implant surgery, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, trauma surgery, reconstructive surgery, pathology, aesthetic surgery, and TMJ surgery. He was also the course master for the Principles of Medicine course and lectured on a variety of topics and is the President of the Northlake Dental Association.
Dr. Brown is Stemodontics-certified and offers this stem cell service to all of his patients. Wisdom teeth are full of stem cells, which can be harvested and stored in a laboratory for future use in fighting off disease or illness.
Dr. Brown is currently a member of the following organizations:
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Louisiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Dental Association
- Louisiana Dental Association
- Northlake Dental Association
Hobbies & Interests
When he is not at the practice, you’ll find Dr. Brown spending time with his wife, Alex, and his three daughters. An avid outdoorsman, he also enjoys bass fishing, bird hunting, and exploring the wonderful Northshore community.
