I just learned that Dr. Brown passed. I was his patient for many years. He was so kind and he knew what to say. I struggled terribly throughout my 20s. Dr Brown was the first physician to put in the time and effort to get me well. Before him I was considered untreatable. Over the years, it was like the "Footprints" parable, only Dr. Brown was carrying me. Every time things started to go south, he would see me immediately, He was always available right away when I when things went bad, I trusted his judgement, and so I began to feel hope.  The most extraordinary memory that I have of Dr. Brown was when he came in with his students to see me at the hospital, I was admitted  for post partum psychosis. I blew the whistle one night and called the emergency line. I felt ashamed, in a solitary despair, because I had to tell them the most horrible things that I didn't want to speak out loud. He came in my room with his students, and he  waited until I was able to look up. I felt like the most despicable mother on earth,, but he got down in front of me & said "You did good" He was a blessing to me, because I still don't believe anyone else could have helped me. And I am so very grateful that I had the opportunity to meet him. My condolences to the family, for your loss, and for the loss of the community. 

Dr. Brown was empathic and kind, a gentle doctor who worked tirelessly at keeping everyone safe. He went above and beyond, making himself available to his patients at all hours. He truly loved helping others, and it was very apparent how much he cared about them in the way that he was an attentive listener, always engaged in the present and focused on whom he was treating.  Dr. Brown encouraged many people, and he brought them to a greater understanding of themselves. He brought out their highest potential. He made the most of every moment, and he empowered his patients to be able to do the same. Thank you, Dr. Brown, for the  excellent service you provided to the community, and for touching so many hearts and minds. You truly knew what you were doing, and that was something I'm sure you still practice somewhere in this universe, wherever it is you are. Thank you so much.

Tom was a joy to have in our law school class. I loved talking with him about medicine and law. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. 

Thank you Dr. Brown for being so selfless, kind, patient , and understanding. You're the only one,  that really understood! I'm so very thankful for all your help over the past 10 years. I would've never made it without you! Love ya... Dr.B ! 

I'd also like to thank his family,  for sharing him over the years! I'm so very sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless and be with you all! 

I'm so loss for words right now,I was a patient of his for 10 years.And I am so thankful that we crossed paths, because in a way I feel he helped me open my eyes to a new me and without him and his guidance and wisdom I may not be here today. He was such a great doctor and had a heart of gold and was such a wonderful person inside and out. I will never find another doctor like him he was one of the best and will be dearly missed. I pray for him and his family and kids.God Bless you All. At least Dr Brown is finally at peace.

Dear Dr. Brown I will miss you dearly and  prayers to your entire family. Love you Dr Brown god speed.

I was so very sorry to hear this news.   Caroline, you and all your family are in my thoughts.  

Dr. Brown was a light in this World.  I was a Patient of Dr. Brown's and I will always be thankful that Dr. Brown and I crossed paths.  I saw Dr. Brown once every two to three weeks for about 2 1/2 years for ECTs in the surgery unit at the Salisbury VA, and he helped me in a manner in which no one had been able to help my medical conditions before.   Dr. Brown was professional, friendly, happy, knowledgeable regarding the medical field, and he had integrity.  I always enjoyed my talks with Dr. Brown.  I will always be thankful for the manner in which he helped me.  He will be greatly missed.  May his memory be a blessing.     

So very sad to hear about Dr. Brown passing, I worked with him at Wake Forest University, as a Forensic Paralegal in Psychiatry. I learned a lot from him and throughly enjoyed working with him. He was very kind and a great mentor for me. We worked on quite a few forensics cases and he was always a delight to work with. My many thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be dearly missed.
Ann 

I am so sad to hear of Tom’s passing. He and I were colleagues and friends at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry. We worked together teaching residents and students and seeing patients as attending psychiatrists on the inpatient unit. In all of my years practicing medicine I have never had a better colleague than Tom Brown. He always had my back. More importantly, he always had the back of the residents, students, staff, and patients. Tom was genuine, warm, kind, bright and funny. He was a great doctor, a great friend, and he will be missed. 

I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with and receive training from Dr. Brown during my residency. He was truly a genuine person and an excellent physician. 

I am so sorry to learn of Tom's passing.  He was a warm, gentle, and kind man -- brilliant and genuine.  I send my condolences to the whole family.  May his memory be a blessing.

Thank you, Dr. Brown, for being a wonderful teacher to our psychiatry residents at the VA.  I had heard so many great things about you  from other residents and faculty, including my husband, Patrick Smith.  I am so glad that we had the honor to train with you.

Deepest condolences.
LG

Dr. Brown was my Attending physician during residency. I worked closely with him my intern year on the inpatient psych unit. I will always remember and cherish his kindness and compassion while teaching.  He stood up for what was right and was a great example of the type of psychiatrist we all strive to be. May he rest in peace.

Tiffani Bell MD 

I was a patient of Dr. Brown's. Of all the doctors I have had, Dr. Brown was by far the best doctor I've ever had. He took a personal interest in every one of his patients. God be with you, rest in peace.

Ken Norris

Dr Thomas Brown was a Godsend when my husband, Dan, was suffering with major depression and anxiety. And after seeking help outside with no results, we sought the help
Of the VA. Dr Brown never gave up on Dan. He was in charge of medication and ECT. Because Dr Brown would not give up on Dan (3years later) today he Has improved majorly. We walk daily and do Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s. The day After Dr Brown passed I texted him to let him know how well Dan was doing and to thank him for his dedication. I recd a return text from Carrie to tell me of his passing. We were devastated. This is a huge loss to the VA, to us, and those who will not benefit from Dr Browns dedication. It was a dedication not only by Dr Brown but also by you all, his family. Thank you for his service. 

I can't begin to share how I feel.  My eyes  have so many tears that I can't see.  There are many good memories.  I can only think of the good person he was.  He was kind, gentle, easygoing, understanding, and smart.  He loved his family and friends.  "Our loss is Heaven's gain."  We have hope of seeing him again some day. 

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Brown on the inpatient psych unit at Baptist Hospital. I was a brand new social worker,  fresh out of graduate school. He made me feel like an integral part of the team when I didn’t have much confidence in my clinical abilities.  I consider myself a seasoned clinician now but I know he helped during my journey.  He was a warm soul, a true gem. Rest In Peace Dr. Brown. 

Blessed to have worked with Dr. Brown within the HOT Project where he tirelessly gave his Saturday’s to help the most vulnerable and underserved!  He was a great teacher and was Loveloveloved by staff and patients!  We pray for his family and friends and we give thanks for all the gifts Dr. Brown shared with the world!  💖🙏🏽✨

Tom and I were best friends in medical school.  He was as fine a person as I have ever known.   Outstanding student, compassionate healer, great sense of humor, strong moral compass ... always available to help.  He was as good a friend as anyone could possibly have.  

What a dear friend. What a wonderful person. What a blessing he was to so many. I will miss him. I pray for each of you in Tom’s family.  

Dr. Brown and I met over 20 years ago at Wake Forest University, as my physician, and me as a "lost cause" to the physicians before him.  He treated me with patients, devotion, knowledge, and honesty that literally saved my life.  He was always available to help me, and my family.  I feel God put him on my road through life to save my life.  He was a unique physician that will truly be missed.  My he rest in peace.

Jeffrey Johnston

Tom and I shared many “Life Experiences” as we both traveled the “Road of
Happy Destiny “ through our lives.  He truly was one of the most Caring, 
Compassionate, and Knowledgeable  Physicians that GOD has put in my path on my journey through life.  We traveled in the same Circles-_mostly on a Professional level - but also on a Personal level.  One common thread is that we both have had to “Re-Invent” ourselves and our Careers “On-The-Fly”.  He was a great mentor to me in that regard.  I learned how to be grateful and upbeat through his example-even through some of Life’s most difficult moments.  His presence in my life was another one of those
Unexplainable GOD Things. May your Soul be Happy and at Peace; May the LOVE you generated live on for generations to come.  
Jerome IDavis,MD
 .

Dr Brown was one of the most patient, compassionate, non-judgmental people I have ever met. He is the true definition of a healer and he will be missed. 

I worked with Dr Brown at Presbyterian Counseling for several years. He was the finest, most respected person I know. I loved working with him. The most memorable memory is how he treated his patients. He understood them and always tried to give them the help they needed. Most of all if you had money, no money insurance, no insurance he always took care of them.  He is the picture of a perfect doctor. His friendship was a treasure. He loved his family and his children   He will certainly be missed by  many

We are so sorry for you loss.  Dr. Brown worked with us for our care for nearly twenty years.  Dr. Brown was always patient, thoughtful and sincere with his patients.  He will be greatly missed.  
Our thoughts and prayers with your family.  

After years of trying every available treatment option with no success my Atl VA doctor and I where at a deadend. The VA agreed and payed for me to go to Emory hospitals treatment resistant clinic. The VA unfortunately would not agree or pay for their reccomended treatment. Another year goes by. Then my Atl VA doctor is contacted by a doctor in North Carolina offering any help for me if possible. We still don't know how, my Atlanta doctor, my family and myself how he managed to pull it all together but I began seeing him, from out of state, staying in the hoptel room, that he would make sure it was all set up personally, and being payed travel pay. None of this was possible until Dr Brown caught wind that a shipmate was down. On my limited income I could not have managed any of this. 
I've seen dozens of doctors, been admitted to many out of state VA hospitals during 30 years of seeking help. Doctor Brown was one able do something no other has. He was an example to me of a true healer. Not only physically and mentally but he has helped my heart. I have more now than I did before I met him just a few short months ago. He actually would text me and see how I'm doing and if I'm kicking that sob's a**,  my illness. 
 I can also now be okay with 
things while waiting till the end of 2021 for the Atlanta VA to be able to treat me. 
I offer all of his family and friends my deepest gratitude and love for briefly sharing him with his many grateful patients.
 All God's Love

So sorry to hear about Thomas Brown. He was a good guy he will be missed by many. 

I remember the first time I met Dr. Brown.  It was in front of the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.  I had just pulled up in front of one of the buildings and was helping my son get his things out of the car when Dr. Brown happened to be walking by.  Immediately, he came up to my son and said, "Hi Marine, I'm Dr. Brown.  So you are going to be staying with us for a while?"  My son had just told me that he wasn't going to stay.  I don't know how Dr. Brown knew he was a Marine or that he needed to encourage this young man but in that instant my son trusted him and was able to begin receiving the treatment he had needed for so long.  I believe that Dr. Brown was part of God's perfect plan to save my son's life.  I will always be thankful to God and grateful for Dr. Brown.  I consider Dr. Brown a great friend and we were ALL blessed to know him and experience his compassion and dedication to his life work of caring for others.  Dr. Brown will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched while on this earth.  I look forward to meeting him again in Heaven.

Doc and I became "banter buddies" as he updated me on my son's condition after treatments at V.A. hospital every two to three weeks over the past several years.  We somehow made one another laugh during each meeting and I hope it lightened his load as it did mine.  Please know that each of you, his family, will be in our prayers.  He mentioned you often as we talked and I know you all were the light of his life.  He loved each of you dearly and I, along with you, will miss my friend.
God bless and keep you in His loving care,
Rev. W. Dale Tanner

A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that has touched so many lives can't help but live on in those it loved.
I feel so grateful and blessed to have known Tom and to have called him my friend. I will remember him always, and often. 

Good people make their exit from this planet faster than evil people.. I lack the words to express my grief over the passing on of your phenomenal father.. He touched lives without leaving a space for doubt in our hearts.. Indeed, I will remain grateful to God for the lifetime opportunity to have met your dad.. If not, I wouldn't have been able to fathom the incredible loss his death has brought.. Accept my deepest sympathy, and may his soul rest in peace..

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Thomas Walter Brown

August 18, 1951 – February 24, 2020

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