Psychiatrist in Longmont, Colorado Ryan Brown, Psychiatrist
License: MD
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 0-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Ryan Brown, MD
Dr. Brown has experience and specialization in the treatment of acute mental illness, developmental disorders, and integrated whole person mental health care. Dr. Brown has extensive experience with both children and adults with a variety of diagnoses. Most recently he was an assistant professor with the University of Texas Dell Medical School in Austin and the medical director of Pediatric consult psychiatry at Dell Children s Hospital. Here he led an outpatient clinic focused on developmental disorders such as Autism, Trisomy 21, 5p partial monosomy, and other genetic disorders. He also ran a separate general psychiatry clinic focused on the management of acute mental illness and prolonged stabilization for both children and young adults.
Finally, as a consult liaison psychiatrist he has guided the management of psychiatric patients experiencing co-existing physical health issues. Dr. Brown possesses a notable background in both clinical management as well as research. He has multiple publications and has led large research studies focused on depression and trauma. He brings a strong academic background of research validated care combined with a clinical focus on the individual person.
Outside of work, Dr. Brown enjoys time spent being active and outdoors with his family. This includes climbing, mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, hockey, and surfing.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)
- Sana Benefits
- Town and Country (MotivHealth)
- UC Health/SBA (Tricare West/TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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The University of Texas
Fellowship | 2020
Austin, TX, United States
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University of North Carolina
Residency | 2018
Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Graduate School | 2015
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Southwestern University
Undergraduate | 2007
Georgetown, TX, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ryan Brown. You can also call 970-460-6230 to have someone assist you.
Ryan Brown generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 970-460-6230 to find out Ryan Brown's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Ryan Brown:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)
- Sana Benefits
- Town and Country (MotivHealth)
- UC Health/SBA (Tricare West/TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 970-460-6230 to see how we can help.
Yes, Ryan Brown is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Ryan Brown does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Ryan Brown is currently offering in-office visits.