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Dawn Brown, MD, Psychiatry, Houston, TX

DawnKamilahBrownMD

Psychiatry • Houston, TX

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Community, Psychopharmacology

ADHD Wellness Center, Owner

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Summary

  • As one of the nation’s most acclaimed ADHD experts, double-board certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist, Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown (Dr. Dawn Psych MD), is a nationally recognized two-time #1 best-selling author, speaker, consultant and media personality.

    Dr. Brown is also Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the ADHD Wellness Center and shares her medical expertise via her book series, “The ADHD Lifestyle” and her Podcast, “From ADHD to Amaze-Ability!™.” From her own experiences of living with ADHD, she provides extensive knowledge on this common condition with a comprehensive, yet personal touch. She is on a mission to transform what the world recognizes as a dis-ability, into an Amaze-Ability!™

    Dr. Brown also specializes with helping professional athletes understand the elements of prevention, management and treatment of their mental health condition so that their mind set matches their physical abilities.

    As an Acute Crisis Strategist, Dr. Dawn Brown helps addresses the mental health needs and challenges facing professional athletes. With one in four athletes reporting some form of crisis in their career, Dr. Dawn notes the dire need for a more formal system. Her mental health wellness solution for athletes involves a proprietary program that includes a five-part Crisis Management Plan (CMP). With points for risk assessment, treatment planning, and supportive team building, the CMP is designed to evaluate and resolve issues faced by athletes dealing with the stress of playing at the professional level.

    Dr. Brown is also a Mental Wellness Strategist for professional athletes AND their families. She brings awareness, provides education and transforms lives that have personally or indirectly encountered mental illnesses, to function optimally. Her program aims to demonstrate the necessity and value of mental health services on demand for professional athletes and their loved ones.

    • Houston ADD & ADHD Doctors at ADHD Wellness Center in Houston, TX

    One of the Top ADHD Doctors in Houston is here for you. From diagnosis, lifestyle changes, medication and everything that comes your way. ADHD can be managed!

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2009 - 2011
  • St Louis University School of Medicine
    St Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 2006 - 2009
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineG.E.M.E., 2000 - 2001
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
    Xavier University of LouisianaB.S., Biology Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recipient of the 2015 Best of Spring, Texas Award in the Psychiatrist category The Spring Award, 2015
  • Awarded as a “Top Psychiatrist” the International Association of HealthCare Professionals, 2015
  • Awarded as a “Top Psychiatrist” International Association of HealthCare Professionals, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • The in vivo mechanisms of the metabolism of heterolytic aromatic amines and amides and the formation of their mutagenic DNA adducts.
    Dawn Kamilah Brown, MD, Miami University of Ohio, 1/1/1998

Lectures

  • Understanding and Managing ADHD 
    1/1/2015
  • "My Personal Experience as a Private Practice Physician" 
    3/1/2014
  • My Personal Experience as a Private Practice Physician 
    1/1/2014
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Other

  • "Community Spotlight: Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" 
    Dawn Kamilah Brown, MD, KPFT 90.1 FM Houston Radio
    1/1/2010

Authored Content

  • Forbes, Contributing AuthorMarch 2020
  • MD with ADHD Blog, Multiple ArticlesJanuary 2019
  • From ADHD to Amaze-Ability PodcastJuly 2018
  • #1 Best-Seller "The ADHD Lifestyle Series, Vol. 1"March 2018
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Press Mentions

  • 11 Myths and Facts About Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
    11 Myths and Facts About Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity DisorderOctober 2nd, 2019
  • Local Houston Psychiatrist Launches ADHD Podcast
    Local Houston Psychiatrist Launches ADHD PodcastAugust 31st, 2018
  • Get Well Wednesday: Dr. Brown Answers ALL Your ADHD Questions
    Get Well Wednesday: Dr. Brown Answers ALL Your ADHD QuestionsOctober 12th, 2016
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External Links

Dr. Dawn Brown, Dr. Dawn Brown, MD, Dr. D Brown, Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown