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Why Choose Us

Every patient at Southdale Physicians receives unhurried, personalized care designed around their unique health needs. We focus on practicing internal medicine the way it used to be—where your doctor knows you personally, listens closely to your concerns, and takes the time to build a comprehensive, individualized care plan.

Welcome toSouthdale Physicians

Medicine practiced the way it used to be

A short conversations with Dr. Brown on why he became a physician, how his practice works, and what unhurried, personal care actually looks like.

Why medicine, from an early age

Dr. Merlin Brown on knowing, from a very early age, that he wanted to go into medicine.

Why choose an independent doctor

The many benefits of choosing an independent internal medicine over the other various practices.

Accessible, however you reach him

Dr. Brown is easily accessible to his patients via phone, text or email over the working days.

The fee-for-service model, explained

Why the fee-for-service model with no annual fee is not a more expensive form of healthcare.

Knowing his patients, personally

Because Dr. Brown knows his patients personally, they get a higher level of care which has proved to be life-saving.

Welcome toSouthdale Physicians

Medicine practiced
the way it used to be

A short conversations with Dr. Brown on why he became a physician, how his practice works, and what unhurried, personal care actually looks like.

A short conversations with Dr. Brown on why he became a physician, how his practice works, and what unhurried, personal care actually looks like.

Why medicine, from an early age

Dr. Merlin Brown on knowing, from a very early age, that he wanted to go into medicine.

Why choose an independent doctor

The many benefits of choosing an independent internal medicine over the other various practices.

The fee-for-service model, explained

Why the fee-for-service model with no annual fee is not a more expensive form of healthcare.

Knowing his patients, personally

Because Dr. Brown knows his patients personally, they get a higher level of care which has proved to be life-saving.

Accessible, however you reach him

Dr. Brown is easily accessible to his patients via phone, text or email over the working days.

Your Health Deserves Personalized Care

Whether you need preventive care, ongoing health support, or help managing your wellness goals, our team is here to provide compassionate, personalized care every step of the way.

Whether you need preventive care, ongoing health support, or help managing your wellness goals, our team is here to provide compassionate, personalized care every step of the way.

What it's like tobe his patient

In Patients’ Words

Unedited notes from the people, Dr. Brown treats, collected here not written by us.

Dr. Brown is an excellent physician.

Mike Capperop

Love Dr. Brown! He was the only MD in years that effectively managed my mental health, helped manage my weight and weight loss, and helped manage my hormones. He's much less expensive than other providers, even system providers. He's flexible and personable and works with his patients' needs.

Caitlin Johnson

Big thank you to Dr. Brown's clinic for looking after my family! Excellent service, top-notch care team. If you want straightforward medicine and don't want to wonder "what will I be charged later?" this is the best clinic to go to!

Ben Porter

Everyone at this practice is amazing, friendly and very helpful. They truly care about their patients. Karyn fit my parents in to her busy schedule. She’s caring, thorough, and knowledgeable. She is a good listener and follows up to ensure her patients receive the care they need.

Sara H

I love Dr. Brown and his entire team. Both of my parents saw him when I was growing up, and he has been there for me through some of the most important and difficult moments of my life. He helped me understand my mother’s autopsy after her passing and has guided me on my health journey throughout my adult life with care and integrity. Dr. Brown is a true pioneer, offering fee-for-service, premium care outside the traditional insurance system. I’ve even referred my husband for comprehensive blood work at a much more reasonable cost than through insurance. He is a genuinely good person and an exceptional doctor. Highly recommend.

Courtney Maas