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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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82 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very caring and knowledgeable.

    • Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Responsive, intelligent, caring, and comprehensive.

    • Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is excellent. Please read my first response. It is all about the superior care I receive from her.

    • Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She was very professional and very knowledgeable

    • Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is thorough and listens to my concerns

    • Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Brown is fantastic. Do everything in your power to make sure she stays in the area. She is one of the best parts of Optum. She clearly cares, she and her nurses are top notch, explains things very well. We are lucky to have her and nurses here.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Paula Brown is a wonderful, knowledgeable and caring doctor. She takes the time to listen to her patients with empathy and patience.

    • Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is caring, explains everything in detail, takes the time that I need to answer all my questions, she is very calm, and I just find her very likable.

    • Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is very professional, knowledgeable and compassionate.

    • Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Brown is very thorough, explains things well and cares.

    • 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.

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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