
Clarence W Brown Jr, MD
Dermatology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout
Care Philosophy
I am focused on the comprehensive and compassionate detection, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.
Personal Statement
I enjoy the topics of architecture, law, history, and I enjoy bicycling.
Clinical Interests
- Immunocompromised skin cancer patients
Locations
- Emplify Health Onalaska Dermatology
- 3111 Gundersen Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650
- Get Directions
- Phone: 608-775-2382
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Research Medical Center, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, 2000
- Residency: Rush University Medical Center, Dermatology, 1999
- Medical School: University Of Pittsburgh, 1995
Board Certifications
- Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 1999
Insurance
- Aetna Health Management
- Amerigroup Iowa Inc
- Anthem BCBS WI
- Arise Health Plan/ WPS
- BCBS MN
- Benefit Plan Administrators
- Care Wisconsin
- CIGNA
- Community Link
- Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
- HealthEOS by Multiplan
- Healthpartners, Inc
- Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
- Medica IFB
- Meritain Health
- MHS Health
- Midlands Choice
- Quartz
- The Alliance
- Tricare West
- Ucare Minnesota
- United Healthcare Inc.
- WCA Group Health Trust
- Wellmark BCBS IA
- Wisconsin Physician Services
Reviews
4.7 of 5 stars
361 Ratings, 91 ReviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2026
Doctors should have more time with their patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2026
Dr. Brown and the support staff in Onalaska was GREAT! Never when you have spots of cancer removed from your body is ever a painless fun experience, but it is better to have an issue properly diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. Your staff, including Dr. Brown were great to work with, and they followed up with me the next day to see how I was doing and offered to answer questions. Overall, a good experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2026
very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2026
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2026
Dr. Brown is very knowledgeable and professional. I didn't notice that the wait time was a little bit extended it seems to be that the department might be understaffed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2026
Dr. Brown and his nurse were both very nice to deal with. the nurse explained what would happen each step of the procedure and was great when dressing the surgical area. Dr. Brown showed a great demeanor and bedside manner and also a sense of humor. Very good experience-couldn't say anything bad about the entire interaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2026
Dr. Brown,s office called the next day to see how I was doing and if I had any questions. Very good follow-up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2026
The dr assistant was very pleasant to deal with and she was very caring and considerate of my needs she made my appointment very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2026
My doctor was not Dr Brown as indicated on My Chart. Did not catch his name.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2026
Dr. Brown is excellent. I had a long wait, however, that was NOT under his control. He and staff made me understand and made me very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2026
Check in was not good we waited over an hour before they figured out that I was not checked in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2026
I've been a frequent visitor in dermatology and most everyone over the years has been very helpful and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2026
Hate mychart. Too hard to use for older generation!! Expect to much out of patients with this.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2026
The staff was courteous and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2026
Dr. Brown and his nurse were both very welcoming
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2026
I have been seeing Dr Brown for about 5 years. He has always been very personable and professional. I never feel like he rushes through my appointment. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is an asset to your organization.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2026
It was a great visit and everything went well. Thank you very much. Bye-bye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2026
Second time with Brown and his assistant. Excellent care. Though I hope I never see them again after the stitches are removed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2026
Dr Brown is always a pleasure to see as he has a great sense of humor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2026
Everyone was very nice and caring. Made me feel included, as part of my own care team. Both the doctor and nurse were helpful and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
It would be nice if the dermatologist could have more help with getting appointments scheduled sooner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2026
Dr Brown and his nurse were very friendly and helpful. Made me feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2026
Thank you ! Great care and caring professionals
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2026
Care team was wonderful. Front desk receptionist was difficult to work with. I asked for an early appointment to have sutures removed and she explained there was no possible way to do this because they don't do this service in the mornings. I asked if there was any single appointment for this due to work schedule and not being able to take off on such a short notice. She became visibly irritated and unwilling to work around any of this. Not understanding at all of situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2026
Very nice team. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2026
Very professional and freindly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2026
Nurse assistant was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2026
Both the nurse who prepped me and Dr. Brown were very kind as well as efficient and competent. I was nervous because I'd never had an excision before and wasn't sure what to expect. The whole procedure was painless, every thing was explained to me and I knew what to do with follow-up.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2026
2 hours to get lab results is a long wait sitting in an uncomfortable chair/exam table after being told an hour to 1 1/2 hours would be complete.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2026
My experience was wonderful. Everybody treated me very well. The doctor was excellent. The nurses were great. I just have nothing bad to say. Everything was wonderful and I would recommend them. In fact, I am going to recommend him to my friend who is looking for a new dermatologist because his will be retiring. Thank you very much.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2026
All the staff checking me in and the nurse or whatever she was in the office asking the questions were all very nice. The doctor was very impersonal. I saw him all of three minutes. He explained nothing. He just came in and he did a little freezing of my spot, never explained what it was or whatever. He was just very rude and I did not care for Dr. Brown.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2026
very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2026
Good
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2026
I didn't like Dr. Brown. The procedure he did on my nose was terrible! My friend had him also and she said the same thing. I prefer never to have him touch me again. I can take the bandage off tomorrow. It better be ok. I will be making a formal complaint on him. The rest of the staff was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
They put me on my stomach and then the doctor took a phone call so I was in that position for too long and it would have been nice if they had come in to explain why.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2026
I was seen much later than my appointment time, but the staff was apologetic about this and treated me with respect and care. I am grateful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2026
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2026
I tried to check in on my chart. I couldn't seem to get all the way through for it to say send
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2026
I was requested to be there at 7:45 with my appointment at 8 but I was not seen until 15 minutes after my appointment. At 8:15 I went to the desk and asked if there was an issue and was told they weren't aware of any. But if I would be late 15 minutes I would be told to make another appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
They were great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2026
The nurse I had was very attentive and knowledgeable. She went through every detail with me and answered any questions I had. She was very pleasant. Dr Brown was excellent as well. He explained everything he was doing and was very pleasant as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2026
Too many digital platform contacts, it's like alarm fatigue and I just stop looking at them.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2026
Yes, I don't know this visit. I wasn't very satisfied. Seemed like it was extremely quick. He missed a mark on my page. After looking at me over, I brought that up, which he took care of. Just hurried visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2026
Very thoughtful, explained every step of the procedure understandably and what to expect after. Very good care
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Receptionists & Dr.s assistant were very friendly and helpful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
I was treated very well by everyone and the procedure I had went very smoothly. They informed me of post procedure care, what to expect and what to do if any problems arise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr. Brown was awesome!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr Brown was very pleasant and efficient. Excellent assistant working with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2026
I felt cared for from the time I made my first phone call until I checked out following the procedure. My questions were answered with respect and I was made to feel as though I could ask anything. I am new to Emplify or Gundersen and am so grateful and happy I am with them. I needed to switch my former health care provider due to relocating and my fears have been resolved with this Emplify experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Dr. Brown and staff were professional and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
Wonderful nurse and Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
I felt confident that I was going to get the help I needed. I also felt as if the staff really cared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
Well, they treated me so good that I just couldn't believe it. They were really, really good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Wonderful Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Thankful to have Emplify Health nearby! A very positive experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
My nurse assistant was awesome. She definitely made me feel comfortable and at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I got an email that test results were available. I was surprised because it wasn't even 24 hours. I went through the steps including the irritating verifying code to see that the summary of my visit was under test results.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
In and out pin 15 seconds. Not even time for questions ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
Best care possible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2026
With My Medical History and the fact that I'am still alive, indicates the Fine Care that gundersen and Staff have given...Thank you so much !!!!! And, Dr. Brown and Staff is another example of it....!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
I'm very happy with Gundersen's dermatology and Dr. Brown. They've done an excellent job and got back to me today already and gave me the results of their procedure on my forearm. Very happy with Gundersen. Thank you much. Bye-bye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr Brown's nurse was the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
The medical assistant with Dr. Brown was excellent! Very good appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
I was treated very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Everyone was very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
My appointment time was 7:15, but I did not see the dr until almost 8. That seemed a bit long.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
The dermatologist found cancer on the end of my nose and sent me to the surgeon to remove it. He got rid of the cancer on the first cut. I'm so thankful for that. Good job...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
The digital check-in thing just doesn't seem to work ever...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
We had to wait one hour past the schuled time to be seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
my experience yesterday was uncomfortable but the Doctor and his staff were so kind hearted and tried very hard to make me comfortable. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I arrived on time for my appointment, however they were running very late. I spent about an hour in the waiting room. The front desk did come out to let me know they were running late which was nice. The nurse and doctor also apologized for keeping me waiting. That did make me feel like I was important to them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr. Brown and his staff are just the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
MyChart bombards me with reminders to my phone and email. I think I figured out how to stop the phone reminders. Also, I answer a trope of the same questions over and over. The answers are all on file. There has to be another way. I appreciate all the info on MyChart and depend on it. I REALLY dislike the constant communication for check in asking for the same information I just provided last week, the week before, the week before, etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Wonderful care. Everyone is so kind. All my questions were answered. I never felt hurried.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Everything was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
We are fortunate to have theGundersen Clinic in Onalaska and La Crosse.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
My procedure went faster than expected. Very happy!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Very smooth "operation," in both senses of the word. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Well, the doctor was just in and out, but his nurse was absolutely fabulous. And I think she was just wonderful. That's it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
Everything went great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Everything was excellent except for the 1 hour wait in the waiting room. In this day and age it's not acceptable. If you're running late, make it known.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
This doctor got all my cancer in 1 scrap, it was on my cheek. The nurse and doctor were both great! Great team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Very good at what he does
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Brown's bedside manner does embrace your new name at all. He was flat out rude in his reply to my answer when he asked, "How is your day?" He may have been trying to joke but his cover when it didn't land was worse. He was cold when we meet a year ago but this was another level.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
I felt very confident with Dr. Brown and his staff. Everyone was experienced, engaging, kind and helpful. Keep up the good work!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Bad patient rapport
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
I would like to complement your dermatology department, especially Dr. Clarence Brown and his staff for the treatment that I received and the follow their ability to up the next day. I feel very comfortable with the entire staff, and I appreciate their concern for their patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
I was very satisfied with the visit.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
I felt the doctor disregarded my request. I felt like he gave me only one option. He was not friendly When I left the office I was very concerned about the pain I would go through. I really wish I would have had another doctor option for this procedure.