Dr. Stephen David Brown - Obituary

r. Stephen David Brown passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2025, at the age of 68 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born on January 24th, 1957 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Abraham and Lula (Nassif) Brown. Stephen Brown graduated from Annapolis High School in 1975, then attended University of Virginia from 1975-1985 where he completed undergraduate and medical school. He went on to complete his residency at George Washington University in orthopedic surgery. He began practicing sports medicine in Annapolis in 1989, founding Bay Area Orthopaedics as well as The Greater Anne Arundel Orthopaedic Society. In 2016, Doc Brown was voted The Best Orthopaedic Specialist by The Capital Gazette, among many other accolades. On May 30th, 1998 he married Jennifer (Bussey) Brown and later welcomed four beautiful children: Helena, Catherine, Giselle, Stephen Jr., and their dog Maisy. They celebrated twenty seven years of marriage while their children reached many milestones along the way. Whether you know him as Doc Brown, Bad Boy, Stevie, or just Steve, Stephen Brown was sure to make an impact on you, no matter the relationship. His remarkable life was filled with love of family, life, and knowledge. Stephen was identifiable by his ever present smile and short quips. Treasured most was his time spent with Jennifer and the children: singing in the car, watching Dancing with the Stars, the holiday season, and appreciating the little things. He found simple joys by working in the garden and listening to music. When diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma his retort was not why me, but “Why not me?”. On operating days, you could hear him singing throughout the hospital; everyone always enjoyed his presence. One patient said, "All I had to do was hear his voice and he made me feel better". He was a beacon of love, compassion, and unwavering kindness. Steve’s dedication to his profession and desire to help others was unmatched. Dr. Brown’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of his loved ones, but an undeniable legacy. Dr. Stephen Brown was a faithful and devoted Orthodox Christian and was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac, Maryland. Additionally, he belonged to a handful of medical societies, but more importantly he belonged to the Sea Dogs: his Tuesday night Trivia Team. Steve’s love for learning made him a force to be reckoned with when it came to trivia. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife Jennifer Brown and his four children, Helena, Catherine, Giselle, and Stephen Jr., as well as his siblings Samuel Brown, Deborah Brown, and George Brown. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14 from 5 PM until his funeral service begins at 7 PM at Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 10620 River Road, Potomac, MD. A second visitation will be held on Monday, September 15 from 11 AM to 12 PM at Lakemont Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 900 W Central Ave, Davidsonville, MD with interment following. For those unable to attend in-person, the funeral service will be livestreamed on the church's YouTube channel. The link may be found here. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.