Alaina Joelle (Johnson) Brown MD MPH

Gynecologic Oncology

Associate Professor

3601 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000
Fax+1 615-936-0605

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Summary

Dr. Alaina Brown is a Gynecologic Oncologist in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She received her medical degree from The University of Texas at Houston McGovern Medical School and has been in practice since 2016. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and is experienced in gynecologic oncology and the surgical management of complex benign gynecologic issues. She has more than 20 publications and over 400 citings.

Education & Training

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2016
University of Texas School of Public HealthMPH, 2012 - 2014
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008 - 2012
McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 2008

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Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 2016 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
TX State Medical License 2014 - 2018
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Utility of preoperative outcomes of nutritional evaluation in patients with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer.
Shilpa Mokshagundam, Summer S Bethurum, Katherine A Kleinberg, Margaret R Mahoney, Alaina J Brown
Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 2026-08-01
Na-MRI Measures Tissue Sodium in Human Leg Lymphedema.
Shannon L Taylor, Vanessa N Crain, Sheau-Chiann Chen, Michael D Pridmore, Maria E Garza
Lymphatic Research and Biology. 2026-07-01
Tissue Sodium Response to Complete Decongestive Therapy in Lower Extremity Lymphedema.
Shannon L Taylor, Vanessa N Crain, Paula M C Donahue, Sheau-Chiann Chen, Michael D Pridmore
Lymphatic Research and Biology. 2026-07-01

Press Mentions

Medical Aid in Dying: What Oncology Providers Need to KnowOctober 7th, 2022
Alaina Brown on COVID-19 Severity in Patients with Gynecologic CancersMay 9th, 2026