Physician, Assistant Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Department: OB/GYN
I am passionate about delivering comprehensive women’s health care across patients’ reproductive and nonreproductive stages. As a general obstetrician and gynecologist, I treat patients from their first menstrual cycle, through menopause and beyond. In my role at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I perform gynecologic surgical procedures, including minimally invasive approaches. I also perform vaginal births and cesarean deliveries, and provide prenatal and postpartum care. In addition, I treat conditions including abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, adnexal masses, cervical and vulvar abnormalities, and pelvic pain, and offer contraception counseling.
My patients can expect a compassionate, patient-centered approach when they come to see me. I care for all patients as I would want my own family members to be treated, and I empower them to be advocates for their health needs.
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is a special place to work and receive medical care. Each clinician offers their unique expertise, and, as one collaborative team, clinicians work together to provide the best personalized health care to all patients, no matter their background.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my family. We enjoy exploring the Metro Parks around Columbus and trying new restaurants around the city. During the fall, you’ll find me in scarlet and gray, cheering on the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
I trained at a large academic institution and that experience demonstrated just how important attending physicians are in preparing the next generation of providers. I am who I am today because of my mentors and teachers, and I am passionate about continuing to pay it forward. I am a clinical assistant professor, and I work with medical students in outpatient offices, operating rooms and on labor and delivery floors.
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Brown has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
The provider was very professional and courteous. She was concerned about my genetic history
Dr.Brown is very knowledgeable when it comes to my medical history, so so friendly and makes me feel very welcome and supported. I have no complaints at all about her.
Dr Brown took time to speak with me regarding all my concerns, and answered all of my questions thoroughly. She explains the process of my biopsy, a the treatment recommended for my concerns, as well as the risks and side effects of the procedure and treatment. She is an excellent provider and I trust her.
Dr Brown answered questions I didn't even know I had. I got all the information I needed to make decisions, not just enough to start research.
Dr brown is always so personable and remembers me even though I only see her once a year. It makes me feel like she really cares about me.
Provider was excellent, very knowledgeable and transparent about care
I had a missed miscarriage and Dr. Brown was so incredible I walked out of that appointment with so much admiration for how she treated me and how kind and compassionate she was. I hope to be able to have her as my provider for when we do eventually have a viable pregnancy as well.
The doctor add always was very personable and made me feel important even though I know she has many patients.
Long wait because doctor was in call and had to see other patients. Th? doctor didn't see some of the test history, but otherwise made me feel cared for and understood my issues
She is excellent!
I thought my care provider was extremely intelligent and gave me the highest level of care possible.
First time seeing her. I really liked her. Attentive answered my questions. She gave me different options to choose my treatment
Very good experience
Absolutely amazing!! Would choose her and recommend her over and over again!
She knows m medical and stories from last visits and don't feel like have to repeat. Feels like she cares.
Every one of my pregnancy appointments was with Dr. Brown, which was possible because a receptionist suggested I schedule them all after my first appointment. I couldn't be happier with the experience over 9 months, and would even say I looked forward to our time together. She is open, kind, and smart. I'd recommend her to anyone.
I was so impressed with Dr. Brown. Her care and attention to detail exceeded any and all expectations. I wasn't thrilled to link with a new provider but needed to based on Insurance and I'm so glad I landed with Dr. Brown.
Very caring, kind and knowledgeable
I LOVE Dr. Brown and cannot say enough good things about her. She is so kind and makes me feel extremely comfortable. I would recommended her to anyone looking for an OBGYN.
She was great! I felt as though she really listened to me as I explained what was going on and she was very empathetic. She offered me great information and her honest thoughts while still giving me a choice and respecting my choice about my healthcare.
Knowledgeable, friendly, and compassionate
Dr. Brown is wonderful. She is so sweet and easy to talk to, and she shows genuine concern and empathy for my pain. I always feel safe and at ease with her.
I respect Dr Brown and her knowledge. She's very attentive and caring. I'm very grateful that she's my doctor!
Melissa is an absolute amazing Dr. She is extremely knowledgeable and I can tell she really cares. She is delivering World Class Patient care!
Good
Dr. Brown is very kind and clearly explained all aspects of my care.
Dr. Brown is an exceptional health care provider. She is genuinely caring, interested, and I trust her expertise.
As a new patient with Dr Melissa Brown, she listened to my past medical history, without having my previous records available. She explained OSU's policies for routine gynecologic procedures that were NOT done for someone my age [without past incidents.] She understood my concerns about previous mammogram and bone density results and provided referrals for screenings. I felt comfortable speaking with her.
Listens, is concerned, professional, open
Wonderful. Thank you
She was very attentive and caring I would definitely see her again if needed
Dr. Brown is amazing and personable! She's empathetic, professional, knowledgeable and overall a great provider!
Nice, easy to talk to
Dr. Brown and her team were wonderful I would recommend them to anyone. The answered all my questions and proceed me with informations and resources.
Excellent!
Very knowledgeable
She was very nice, professional, and caring. Listened to any concerns I had. She even took me back before my scheduled appointment time. I appreciate that so much. The longer I have to wait for a dr appointment the more nervous I am.
She was very attentive, as always.
Dr. Brown was wonderful - I had to establish new care as my long time OB/GYN retired this year and after seeing Dr. Brown I felt 100 percent confident that I was at the right place with the right Doctor. She was truly excellent!
Dr Brown has been amazing throughout my pregnancy. I love that she stopped into visit me even though she didn't deliver my baby. Dr Sinay who did my delivery was also great - very encouraging when I pushed.
Very attentive and made me feel comfortable
Very happy with how my care provider listened and responded to questions