Heather Brown, M.S.Ed., PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with TPMG Interventional Pain Treatment Center in Newport News and Williamsburg. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus in Allied Health from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, North Carolina. She then pursued a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk. Furthering her education, Heather completed the Physician Assistant Program at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In 2024, she joined TPMG Interventional Pain Treatment Center.   

A seasoned medical professional, Heather has close to 30 years of experience in the medical field. Before becoming a physician assistant, she worked as the Head Athletic Trainer for Hampton University, where she oversaw injury prevention and management of all athletes. Subsequently, she served as the Sports Medicine Coordinator at Guilford College in North Carolina. Her experience as a student-athlete in college and her work in the athletic training room fueled her passion for sports medicine.  

With more than 23 years of experience spent as a physician assistant, Heather brings knowledge and expertise from a range of clinical settings. Her career includes 14 years in orthopedics, collaborating closely with a spine surgeon, and 8 years in pain management, where she was instrumental in helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life.  

As a provider, Heather emphasizes the importance of comprehensive patient education, ensuring that her patients are well-informed about their health and treatment options. By empowering patients with information, she can better assist them to make informed decisions tailored to their unique circumstances. She believes that to provide high-quality health care, patients and their caregiving team must foster strong relationships built on communication, compassion, and commitment. 

Heather treats young adults to those of advanced age for a variety of acute and chronic conditions including joint pain, neck or back pain, sciatica, neuropathy, and fibromyalgia, among others. She has a particular medical interest in sports and spine medicine. 

A native of Hampton Roads, Heather enjoys the area’s water sports, nature hikes, sporting events, and arts. When she isn’t in the office, Heather has a love for national and international travel. As a student, she had the opportunity to study in France, which prompted her passion for learning about other cultures and seeing the wonders of the world. 

Heather warmly welcomes patients to make an appointment to see her at TPMG Interventional Pain Treatment Center. 

Education

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts, Focus in Allied Health, St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Graduate: Master of Science in Education, Old Dominion University
Physician Assistant Program, Wake Forest University School of Medicine