About Dr. Herschel Brown

Herschel Brown’s life is rooted in a legacy of service and community leadership. His father, a pioneering businessman, owned multiple successful enterprises and was among the first Black men in the area to secure a Small Business Administration loan, setting a powerful example of determination and vision. These early influences instilled in Herschel a strong work ethic and a lifelong commitment to helping others.

A graduate of OKC’s Northwest Classen High School, Herschel earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Oklahoma, followed by his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed a competitive emergency medicine residency at Emory University in Atlanta, later practicing there before continuing his career in Texas at Harris Methodist Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center–Parkland, where he served as a Clinical Assistant Professor. 

Answering the call to service in his hometown, Dr. Brown returned to Oklahoma City, driven by a deep sense of responsibility to his community. At OU Health, he serves as an attending physician and educator, dedicating over 30 years to caring for patients and mentoring future doctors. His experiences witnessing healthcare disparities have fueled his purpose to advocate for families in need. In the House, he will champion healthcare access and affordability - protecting Medicare and Medicaid access for Oklahomans. 

 Beyond medicine, he is an active leader at Voice of Hope Church, a supporter of education, and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Alongside his wife, Doris, he is a proud father of four. Now, he seeks to serve District 99, bringing experience, compassion and a commitment to Oklahoma’s future.