Summary

A native of Missouri, Dr. Mark Brown attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City in a special accelerated program that allowed him to complete both his undergraduate and medical degrees in six years. He then moved to Shreveport for a surgical internship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport. Knowing he wanted to specialize in pediatric surgery, Dr. Brown completed a research fellowship at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and returning to Shreveport for a General Surgery Residency. Upon completion of his residency he performed another year of research at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where he was awarded a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship from this nationally-recognized institution. Following this extensive training, Dr. Brown returned to Shreveport as an Assistant Professor in Surgery at LSU School of Medicine, where he was promoted to associate professor in only a few years. Leaving academics in 1999, Dr. Brown joined a pediatric surgery group in private practice in Houston, Texas, operating primarily at Texas Children’s Hospital. After six years, he returned to Shreveport to practice pediatric surgery, enjoying private practice and academia, serving as a clinical associate professor at LSU School of Medicine. 

Dr. Brown is married and has four children, two daughters and two sons. He enjoys golf, grilling spending time with his family…and golf!

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Office Location

Pediatric Surgical Associates

2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 310Shreveport, LA 71118
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 42 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark F. Brown

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Healthy Blue
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark F. Brown has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark F. Brown has the following area of expertise

  • Pediatric Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia1993

Residency

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine1990

Internship

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine1985

Medical School

Kansas City School of MedicineGraduated in 1984

University

Kansas City School of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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Dr. Mark Brown is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Mark Brown's office located?
Dr. Mark Brown's office is located at 2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 310, Shreveport, LA, 71118.

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