Rebecca Brown, M.D.

Rebecca Brown, M.D.

Rebecca Brown, M.D., is a Board Certified colorectal surgeon with The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Disease at Mercy. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal disorders and inflammatory bowel diseases.

Advanced Colorectal Care

Dr. Rebecca Brown manages and treats conditions affecting the large intestine, including the colon, rectum and anus. She uses advanced endoscopic techniques and minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as robotic surgery, with a focus on sphincter preservation for rectal cancer to help preserve bowel function when possible.

Dr. Brown specializes in colorectal cancer, rectal bleeding and pain, diverticulitis and rectal prolapse. She also treats pelvic floor dysfunction, complex anorectal pathology and inflammatory bowel disease – including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Distinguished Publications, Research and Awards

Dr. Rebecca Brown is a highly accomplished surgeon, recognized for her extensive contributions to medical literature and numerous prestigious awards. She has authored a significant number of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, covering topics ranging from surgical techniques to quality improvement and medical education.

Education & Fellowships

• Fellowship – Colon and Rectal Surgery, St. Joseph’s Mercy Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Residency – General Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Medical Degree – University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Associations & Memberships

• Association for Academic Surgery
• American College of Surgeons
• Association of Women in Surgery
• Association for Surgical Education
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
• Association of Program Directors in Surgery