Richard J. Brown Wins RealSelf 100 Award

    SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 05, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Local physician Richard J. Brown is one of 100 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 100 Award, out of more than 6,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf--the leading online community helping people make confident choices in elective cosmetic procedures. The award is granted to doctors who demonstrate outstanding commitment to patient education and helping millions of consumers get access to reliable, expert information about cosmetic procedures, treatments and aesthetic concerns.

Dr. Richard Joseph Brown was proud to begin his practice in the specialty of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery after 12 years of training. He is double board certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. He has offices in Scottsdale, as well as Sun City, Arizona.

Brown is an expert contributor to RealSelf, and to date has posted 1,040 answers to questions on RealSelf. Each month people from all over the world ask important aesthetic-related questions, such as, "Will I need a breast lift with my breast augmentation?" Brown also maintains a patient star rating of five out of five stars in RealSelf reviews.

"In 2013, these 100 doctors collectively impacted tens of millions of consumers, with nearly 20% of our total site views centered on helpful answers and information posted by this relatively small group of social influencers," said Tom Seery, Founder/CEO of RealSelf. "The doctors who spend valuable time to engage at this level know that social media is a powerful tool as they work to build authentic, meaningful brands online, and a connection with patients before they visit the practice."

For more information on Richard J. Brown, please visit http://www.richardjbrownmd.com/ and for the full list of RealSelf 100 Award winners, visit http://www.realself.com/RS100.

About RealSelf

Since its founding in 2006, RealSelf has created the world's largest community for learning and sharing information about cosmetic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, and other elective treatments. Dedicated to helping people make suitable and empowered decisions, RealSelf features consumer reviews, Worth It Ratings, pricing information, and thousands of before and after photographs. The site also includes safety information and Q&A with more than 6,000 board-certified doctors. http://www.realself.com

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