Dr. Drew Brown
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Tampa, Florida
About Dr. Drew Brown
Drew Brown IV, MD, FAAOS is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon based in Tampa, Florida. He is the founder and President of DB4Spine, a private practice established in March 2019.
Dr. Brown earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also played NCAA Division I basketball. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2006. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine from 2007 to 2013. He then completed a spine fellowship at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders in La Jolla, California, from 2013 to 2014.
From 2014 to 2017, Dr. Brown practiced as an orthopedic spine surgeon at Florida Orthopedic Specialists. During that time, he helped develop a spine program within a multi-specialty orthopedic group and contributed to the growth of a spine institute focused on outcome based practice methods. In 2018 and 2019, he practiced minimally invasive spine surgery at Laser Spine Institute before founding DB4Spine.
Dr. Brown is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has completed Maintenance of Certification requirements extending through 2036.
In addition to his clinical work in Florida, he serves as an associate professor and volunteer spine surgeon at FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra, Ghana, treating complex spinal deformities.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Laser Spine Institute
Education
Media
Press
Awards & Recognition
- Ascher Award Scholarship – Tufts University School of Medicine (2002–2006)
- Pinnacle Award Winner – University of Texas at Austin (2001)
- Dean’s List – University of Texas at Austin (1999–2001)
- NCAA Scholar Athlete Award – University of Texas at Austin (1998–1999)
Licenses & Certifications
- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon – American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Issued July 2016; Maintenance of Certification completed April 2025, valid through 2036)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS) – American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (Issued January 2016)
Charities & Volunteering
- FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital – Associate Professor and Volunteer Spine Surgeon (February 2018 – Present)
Boards & Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons – Fellow (January 2016 – Present; Resident Member 2008 – Present)
- American Medical Association – Member (2002 – Present)
- American Medical Student Association – Member (2002 – Present)
- Student National Medical Association – Member (2002 – Present)
- Golden Key Honor Society – Member (2001 – Present)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dr. Drew Brown do?
Dr. Drew Brown is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon at DB4Spine, a private practice he founded in Tampa, Florida. He also serves as an associate professor and volunteer spine surgeon at FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra, Ghana, treating complex spinal deformities.
What is Dr. Drew Brown known for?
He is known for founding DB4Spine and for his work in spine surgery, including developing a spine program at Florida Orthopedic Specialists and practicing minimally invasive spine surgery at Laser Spine Institute. He has been featured in press coverage on his approach to spine surgery leadership and patient care.
Where is Dr. Drew Brown based?
Dr. Drew Brown is based in Tampa, Florida.
Where did Dr. Drew Brown study?
He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin and his Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine, followed by an orthopedic residency at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Who does Dr. Drew Brown work for?
Dr. Drew Brown is the founder and President of DB4Spine, a private practice established in March 2019.
Last updated February 24, 2026