About
Dr. Finley W. A. in Biology from Stanford University in 1964 and his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in 1969. He completed his internship at Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital and founded Logan Square Medical Group in Chicago in 1974. That same year he earned board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine. He later directed the Family Practice Residency Program at Illinois Masonic Medical Center and has served as an Instructor of Clinical Family Practice at Northwestern University Medical School since 1987. He maintains current board certification through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, recertified in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022.
Dr. Brown specializes in family medicine and preventive medicine, treating a wide range of conditions including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, obesity, anxiety, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lyme disease, menopause, and testosterone deficiency. He is deeply committed to early diagnosis and proactive wellness planning. Many of his patients have trusted him with their care for decades, a reflection of the personal, relationship-centered medicine he has practiced throughout his career. He publishes a health newsletter covering aging, nutrition, mental health, and chronic disease for his patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stanford University, B.A. Biology, 1964
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1969
Residency
Internship, Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1969-1970
Additional Training
Director, Family Practice Residency Program, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, 1975-1976; Instructor of Clinical Family Practice, Northwestern University Medical School, 1987-present
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Brown right for?
Dr. Brown is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a physician who knows them well. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or osteoporosis benefit from his preventive focus and thorough annual evaluations. He also serves patients navigating hormonal changes, including menopause and testosterone deficiency. Older adults and those with complex or multiple diagnoses appreciate his role as a direct patient advocate who personally coordinates specialist care and manages hospital admissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Brown treats a broad range of conditions in family medicine. His clinical focus includes type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, obesity, anxiety, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Lyme disease, menopause, and testosterone deficiency. He also delivers comprehensive preventive care for patients at all stages of adult life.
Yes. Dr. Brown holds board certification through the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, with recertifications in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022. He previously held certification through the American Board of Family Medicine beginning in 1974.
Dr. Brown earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Stanford University and his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his internship at Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Yes. Dr. Brown serves as the admitting physician for his patients at both Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Presence St. Joseph Hospital. He takes primary responsibility for their care throughout any hospitalization, so patients are not handed off to an unfamiliar provider.
Dr. Brown founded Logan Square Medical Group in 1974 and has practiced medicine continuously since then. Many of his patients have been with him for decades, a testament to the lasting relationships he builds.
Dr. Brown centers his practice on prevention and early diagnosis rather than reactive treatment. He begins each patient's care with a 60-minute Annual Comprehensive Wellness Evaluation. This assessment forms the foundation of a personalized wellness plan tailored to each patient's health profile and long-term goals.
Yes. Dr. Brown has served as an Instructor of Clinical Family Practice at Northwestern University Medical School since 1987. Earlier in his career, he directed the Family Practice Residency Program at Illinois Masonic Medical Center from 1975 to 1976.
Yes. Dr. Brown acts as a patient advocate throughout the referral process. He coordinates with specialists and provides informed counsel to help patients understand their options at every stage of care, including end-of-life planning.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026