Dr. Barbara BrownM.D.

Internal Medicine

at Princeton Lifestyle Medicine — Princeton, NJ

About

She earned her M.D. from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1995. She completed her internship and residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, finishing in 1998. She has practiced internal medicine in Monroe and Princeton, NJ ever since. Dr. Brown holds board certification in both Internal Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She completed lifestyle medicine training at Harvard University's Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in 2013 and 2015.

Dr. Brown serves as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and teaches outpatient clinical skills to medical students. She published research on acute myocardial infarction presentation in the American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology in 2001. She advocates strongly for healthy lifestyle habits, including fresh foods, regular exercise, and moderation. Outside the practice, she enjoys running, bike riding, gardening, and reading in her Princeton home.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

B.S. Biology with High Honors, The College of New Jersey

Medical School

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Rutgers Medical School), M.D. 1995

Residency

Internship/Residency, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, 1995-1998

Additional Training

Lifestyle Medicine Training, Harvard University's Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, 2013 & 2015

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (1998)
American Board of Internal Medicine Recertification (2008)
Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Conditions Treated

hypertension
diabetes
chronic disease management
cardiovascular risk
preventive medicine
lifestyle-related conditions

Who is Dr. Brown right for?

Dr. Brown is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who integrates lifestyle medicine into internal medicine practice. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her preventive and functional medicine approach. She works well with patients motivated to make meaningful changes in diet, exercise, and daily habits. Adults who value a physician with academic credentials and published research will find her background reassuring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Brown treats a broad range of adult internal medicine conditions. Her focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and lifestyle-related health concerns. She applies functional and lifestyle medicine principles to conditions influenced by diet, activity, and daily habits.

Yes. Dr. Brown holds dual board certification. She is certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Lifestyle Medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

D. from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1995. She completed her internship and residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, finishing in 1998. She also completed lifestyle medicine training at Harvard University's Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in 2013 and 2015.

Yes. Dr. Brown serves as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She teaches outpatient clinical skills to medical students there.

Dr. Brown advocates strongly for healthy lifestyle habits as a foundation for long-term health. She counsels patients on fresh foods, regular exercise, and moderation. Her dual training in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine shapes a proactive, whole-person approach to prevention.

Yes. Dr. Brown published research on acute myocardial infarction presentation in the American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology in 2001.

Dr. Brown has practiced internal medicine since completing her residency in 1998. She has spent her entire career in Monroe and Princeton, NJ, giving her deep roots in the local patient community.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026