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Paula Brown, MD

Paula Brown, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Allergy & Immunology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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80 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She was a keen listener, came prepared regarding my medical history and bloodwork. She was able to test, diagnose and treat my condition within the appointment time.

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Smart and personable. Seems to sincerely care about my struggles with allergies.

    • Reviewed on May 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Paula is very efficient, honest and very knowledgeable. Was highly recommended to me by my dermatologist, was not disappointed.

    • Reviewed on May 26, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She offers comprehensive, compassionate care. Extremely thorough history taken from patient, with practical interventions tailored to particular circumstances and needs. Friendly, approachable, kind. She's a pleasure to work with.

    • Reviewed on May 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is knowledgeable and caring. I trust her. I just can't get any ionfo bec ause of the darn portal.

    • Reviewed on May 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Brown is a caring professional dr who makes sure I’m doing well at each visit. She explains everything in detail when needed. She is very kind & doesn’t rush me out the door like a lot of drs do now

    • Reviewed on May 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She knows her stuff

    • Reviewed on May 8, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Discusses care options in detail.

    • Reviewed on May 8, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I only had one visit with Dr. Brown besides the patch test application.

    • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    knowledable about my condition, even wrote down notes for me to refer to when I went home. I didn't feel rushed.

    • Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Brown listened carefully and gave important information to my daughter on how to manage her allergies.

    • Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very thorough in her exam, explained the details of the exam and her conclusions, very professional and polite.

    • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is thorough and very caring. Great doctor

    • Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very knowledgeable

    • Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She has been very helpful in dealing with my skin problem. She is also a very caring person.

    • Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Smart and listens

    • Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is the best Dr i ever had very professional very caring and a true healer

    • Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Brown was professional respectful and courteous. She sat down and listened to me. She directly responded to each one of my concerns. Dr. Brown used my name when addressing me. This practice has become obsolete in many offices. Dr. Brown was able to get to the root of my problem offering a solution. She was sincerely compassionate and understanding of my discomfort. Another practice that has diminished. Dr. Brown gave me hope for healing! I would highly recommend her as a doctor siecualizing in allergies and helping others to heal.

    • Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very thorough.

    • Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Showed caring and concern. Provided good information and followup.

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  • About Paula Brown, MD

    Dr. Paula Brown is a board-certified allergist and immunologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of asthma and allergic conditions. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Brown provides evidence-based care for allergic and immunologic conditions across multiple Optum locations.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Allergy and Immunology

    Licenses

    NY, 246422

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1205099801

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    Residency

    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Glen Oaks)

  • Awards and Publications