Dr. Carol L. Brown, MD, is a trailblazing gynecologic oncologist and healthcare equity leader specializing in the surgical and medical management of gynecologic cancers. She serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she also holds the Nicholls-Biondi Chair for Health Equity. Dr. Brown earned her medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She pursued fellowship training in gynecologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and has been a member of its faculty since 1994.
Why they are a top doctor
Research papers · PubMed
67
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Cited by other doctors
5.9k
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Known for
Minimally invasive surgery and fertility-sparing surgery
The distinction that sets them apart from other gynecologic surgeons.
Specializes in
Health equity research
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general surgeon.
Background
Education
Medical school: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: Gynecologic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards
AACR Minorities in Cancer Research Jane Cooke Wright Memorial Lectureship – 2017
Malcolm X Memorial Scholarship – 1984
Exceptional Women in Medicine Award – 2024
Memberships and affiliations
Society of Gynecologic Oncology (President–2018)
Board of Regents – American College of Surgeons; Delegate – American Medical Association