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Dawn Brown, MD, Psychiatry, Houston, TX

DawnKamilahBrownMD

Psychiatry Houston, TX

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Community, Psychopharmacology

ADHD Wellness Center, Owner

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  • Office

    3801 Kirby Drive Suite #311
    Houston, TX 77098
    Phone+1 281-419-2343
    Fax+1 844-344-9054

Summary

  • Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown, MD, is an internationally recognized ADHD expert with double board certifications in Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Sports Psychiatry. As a highly influential figure in mental health, Dr. Dawn has earned numerous accolades, including being a two-time #1 best-selling author, Forbes Writer, Blogger, Podcaster, and Keynote Speaker.


    She is the Founder and CEO of Mental Healthletics PLLC™ and ADHD Wellness Center PLLC. In her clinical roles, Dr. Dawn serves as an official clinician and Sports Psychiatrist for elite athletes in college and national sports organizations. In addition to her private practice, she works as a contract psychiatrist for five other clinics and oversees psychiatric nurse practitioners across three states, holding medical licensure in seven states.


    Dr. Dawn’s expertise has made her a sought-after authority, leading to her appointment on the scientific and medical board of ADDitude. She has collaborated with prestigious organizations like Amazon, The Obama Foundation, Wells Fargo, and various National Sports Organizations, sharing her mental health insights with leadership, employees, and athletes.


    As the Sports Psychiatrist for Mental Healthletics PLLC™, Dr. Dawn provides confidential support to elite athletes, offering her proprietary 3-step "On and Off the Field Success System." This system helps athletes enhance performance and tackle the unique mental health challenges they face. Drawing from her personal experiences with ADHD, she offers valuable knowledge on common mental health conditions, blending professional expertise with a personal touch.


    Dr. Dawn’s unwavering commitment to supporting athletes and individuals in all stages of life reflects her dedication to promoting mental well-being. Her multifaceted contributions continue to have a lasting impact on the fields of mental health and psychiatry.
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Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2009 - 2011
  • SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 2006 - 2009
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineG.E.M.E., 2000 - 2001
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
    Xavier University of LouisianaB.S., Biology Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - Present
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recipient of the 2015 Best of Spring, Texas Award in the Psychiatrist category The Spring Award, 2015
  • Awarded as a “Top Psychiatrist” the International Association of HealthCare Professionals, 2015
  • Awarded as a “Top Psychiatrist” International Association of HealthCare Professionals, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • The in vivo mechanisms of the metabolism of heterolytic aromatic amines and amides and the formation of their mutagenic DNA adducts.
    Dawn Kamilah Brown, MD, Miami University of Ohio, 1/1/1998

Lectures

  • Understanding and Managing ADHD 
    1/1/2015
  • "My Personal Experience as a Private Practice Physician" 
    3/1/2014
  • My Personal Experience as a Private Practice Physician 
    1/1/2014
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Other

  • "Community Spotlight: Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" 
    Dawn Kamilah Brown, MD, KPFT 90.1 FM Houston Radio
    1/1/2010

Authored Content

  • Forbes, Contributing AuthorMarch 2020
  • MD with ADHD Blog, Multiple ArticlesJanuary 2019
  • From ADHD to Amaze-Ability PodcastJuly 2018
  • #1 Best-Seller "The ADHD Lifestyle Series, Vol. 1"March 2018
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Press Mentions

  • 11 Myths and Facts About Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
    11 Myths and Facts About Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity DisorderOctober 2nd, 2019
  • Local Houston Psychiatrist Launches ADHD Podcast
    Local Houston Psychiatrist Launches ADHD PodcastAugust 31st, 2018
  • Get Well Wednesday: Dr. Brown Answers ALL Your ADHD Questions
    Get Well Wednesday: Dr. Brown Answers ALL Your ADHD QuestionsOctober 12th, 2016
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