Dr. Bennett H. Brown, MD, FACS

Dr. Bennett H. Brown, MD, FACS

Hand Surgeon
1728 Sunrise Hwy, Merrick, NY
4.79
“I went for my initial office visit to Dr. Brown. He had excellent bedside manner - was a good communicator and answered any questions I had. Before i left he gave me an injection to possibly heal my ailment to my hand. only time will tell. I was told that I should see improvement in a few weeks. ”
Ira D.March 3, 2026
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.79

Average wait time

4.36

Bedside manner

4.81
“I went for my initial office visit to Dr. Brown. He had excellent bedside manner - was a good communicator and answered any questions I had. Before i left he gave me an injection to possibly heal my ailment to my hand. only time will tell. I was told that I should see improvement in a few weeks. ”
Ira D.March 3, 2026
“Dr. Brown was informative and personable. He listened and recommended an easy treatment for my issue. Highly recommend.”
Lisa G.January 29, 2026

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Joint cyst
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Joint injury due to trauma
Rotator cuff injury
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Joint cyst
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand

Office locations

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (1 of 3)
1728 Sunrise Hwy, Merrick, NY 11566
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (2 of 3)
444 Merrick Rd, Fl 2, Lynbrook, NY 11563
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (3 of 3)
45 Crossways Park Dr, Woodbury, NY 11797
1 of 3

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Syosset Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Fellowship in Hand Surgery and Upper Extremity

Professional memberships

  • Medical Society of the State of New York
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Association of Ringside Physicians

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • He was Chosen by New York State Athletic Commission as the Ringside Physician for New York State Boxing.

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1457525321

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.79
Wait time
4.36
Bedside manner
4.81
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346 reviews
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Dr. Brown was informative and personable. He listened and recommended an easy treatment for my issue. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Took the time to answer all my questions and put my mind at ease with a conservative approach. Highly recommend
Staff efficient and friendly. Doctor lacks interpersonal skills. Efficient but no warmth or empathy.
Very easy to make an appointment. Also, get a text message reminding me of my appointment.
Verified patient
Second visit with Dr Brown… Listening and explaining plan of care … yes I would recommend this office and this Physician
Verified patient
Friendly office. Very professional staff. Dr. Is very friendly and explained everything to me.
Verified patient
The doctor is professional, the whole office was running good, staff are friendly
Verified patient
Dr Brown is a great doctor. He is conservative and prescribes shots/ physical therapy before considering surgery.
Verified patient
Dr Brown has a good reputation as a hand doctor. My husband has used him in the past.
Verified patient
Dr Brown was very personal and listened to me of what was going on
Verified patient
The doctors are experienced and most have a nice bedside manner. The offices are clean and the staff is friendly
Verified patient
100% reccomend. Easy process and great doctor. Will be returning when needed!
Verified patient
He weighed the options after reading xray from zweinger. Chose to cover ALL bases. Very pleased
Verified patient
Highly recommended friendly staff .. and awesome doctor
Verified patient
Had a very common ailment, Dr. was able to recognize and treat right away. Hopefully I was one and done.
Verified patient
even though the wait time was longer than I would have liked, I was very pleased with the doctor and his staff.
Verified patient
Reasonable waiting time. Kind and friendly staff. Dr Brown very efficient and easy on the eyes.
Verified patient
Dr Brown was wonderful this visit and last visit hi highly recommend him thank you!
Verified patient
Fast reliable friendly and helped relieve the pain
Verified patient
I thought he was professional, knowledgeable about his field and honest. I would highly recommend him.
Verified patient
Listened to my problem, clearly communicated the treatment plan and made great suggestions.
Verified patient
Dr Brown was patient and friendly. Listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.
Verified patient
I think the employees working in office should notify patients, if dr running behind
Verified patient
Dr Brown was on time, very nice and explained everything. The staff was great
Verified patient
I am a surgeon and I’m having my third hand surgery and I’ll only use Dr Brown
Verified patient
Very nice experience, very professional and I'm coming back for sure.
Verified patient
Great experience. Dr. listened to my problem and took care of me ..
Verified patient
they took me right in . doctor came into room within 5 minutes.
Verified patient
He was very professional and really explained my issues. Awesome dr.
Verified patient
Dr Brown listened and addressed my concerns very kindly.
Verified patient
Waited way too long. He triple books appointments on purpose
Verified patient
Doctor took time with me. He examined and explained my options.
Nice office and staff. Little to no wait. Excellent doctor.
Verified patient
i love doc browb, but as us with ortho, the wait was long.
Verified patient
Wrist problem, well handled.getting the treatment i need.
Verified patient
The entire staff was professional, courteous, and helpful.
Very nice and very informative. Took time to explain options
Verified patient
I went for my initial office visit to Dr. Brown. He had excellent bedside manner - was a good communicator and answered any questions I had. Before i left he gave me an injection to possibly heal my ailment to my hand. only time will tell. I was told that I should see improvement in a few weeks.
Verified patient
Good Doctor, Nice Staff.
Verified patient
I appreciate all of the care that Dr Brown has given me with my hand issue. He explains everything carefully and efficiently, offering me options that suit me best. He answers all of my questions and I feel very comfortable with the treatments that we've chosen. My issue is almost fully healed and so far, everything he outlined happened in the time frame he originally indicated. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who needed this type of care.
It was very fast
Verified patient
Amazing doctor
Verified patient
I have an overall great experience for my first time there. Everyone listened to my concerns. They took X-rays right there. The doctor gave me a diagnosis, instructions, and treatment for my wrist pain. I will definitely go back to see Dr. Bennett brown when needed.
Verified patient
Very professional
Verified patient
The Doctor was more interested in completing his documentation in the computer than examining and diagnosing my issue. Barely examined me. He recommended I buy a brace and said he could subscribe an anti- inflammatory. That's it!!! No diagnosis of problem, no recommendation of therapy, nothing. Terrible experience. I would never recommend him to anyone!
Verified patient
Prompt and efficient
Verified patient
I received helpful reminders for my appointment. The office is efficiently run. Dr Brown listened to my concerns, had X-rays done immediately, explained results and a plan to help with my problem. I would definitely recommend him as a hand specialist.
Verified patient
Dr. Brown was efficient and knew what was required immediately. My case was simple arthritis of my left hand. Treatment: cortisone shot which did the trick. Would recommend him to others.
Verified patient
Dr. Brown examined me and read the x rays taken of my elbow. He clearly stated that I had tendinitis of the elbow and he explained in detail what he could do and what I should do to deal with this condition. I consented to having a cortisone shot in the elbow, basically painless, and he advised me to apply ice to the area when I get home, to take anti anti inflammatory pills, and to wear an elbow band when playing golf. He certainly relieved any anxiety I had about possibly having a serious injury. Highly recommended if you have problems with your elbow.
Verified patient
Dr. Brown is simply the best doctor I have ever gone to. He is so friendly and knowledgeable and skillful. I wouldn’t let anybody else perform surgery on my hands put him.
Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Bennett H. Brown affiliated with?

Dr. Bennett H. Brown is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Syosset Hospital, and Long Island Jewish Valley Stream.

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Where is Dr. Bennett H. Brown's office located?

Dr. Bennett H. Brown has 3 office locations, including in Lynbrook, Merrick, and Woodbury, view full addresses on Dr. Brown's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Bennett H. Brown have?

Dr. Bennett H. Brown is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Bennett H. Brown?

Dr. Bennett H. Brown frequently sees patients for Hand Injury, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, and Wrist Pain. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Bennett H. Brown on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Bennett H. Brown speak?

Dr. Bennett H. Brown speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Bennett H. Brown in reviews?

346 patients have reviewed Dr. Bennett H. Brown. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.79/5. They have a 4.81/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.36/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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