What Patients Say
Patients describe Dr Brown as thorough, caring, and straightforward. Several say he treats them with respect and kindness, and some note he explains things in simple terms and answers their questions.
Caring and kind
43% of reviews
Several patients describe Dr Brown as caring about their health and treating them with kindness and respect.
Thorough
29% of reviews
Some patients say Dr Brown is thorough and helpful.
Source: novanthealth.org · Most recent review July 2026
About
Dr. Lester G Brown is a family medicine doctor in Kannapolis, North Carolina, board certified in Family Medicine after training at Meharry Medical College. He practices at Novant Health Medical Group, Novant Medical Group, Bayada Home Health Care, and Novant Health Family Medicine, and speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Brown treats a range of conditions including vitamin D deficiency, high cholesterol and triglycerides, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. His procedures span routine adult exams, screening blood tests, cancer screenings, vaccines, acute care, annual physicals, skin lesion removal, electrocardiograms, and ultrasound, along with pediatric care and newborn care. He takes time to know his patients as people, understanding their personalities, lives and priorities to better support their health. His approach centers on clear communication—he works to break down complex medical information so patients feel confident and informed about their care.
Conditions Treated
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Routine Adult Exam
Insurances Accepted
Most common in North Carolina
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.