Meet your provider
Desire Brown
- AGPCNP-C
- PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care and Psychiatric-Mental Health
Founder of Corewell. I created this practice because healthcare should be personal, accessible, and centered around you.
Why Corewell
We built Corewell because you are not a checklist.
My story
I refused to accept fragmented care as the standard.
After years in healthcare, I saw patients navigating a system that treated symptoms in isolation.
- A patient with high blood pressure who is also struggling with anxiety.
- A mother managing diabetes while silently battling depression.
- A young adult given medication but never asked about their story.
Corewell brings together care for the body and the mind, where you are heard fully, and your care is built around your whole life.
Background
Grounded in primary care and mental health
Desire’s clinical experience spans hospital-based care, outpatient settings, and in-home patient assessments, giving her a full view of how care is delivered across systems.
An early foundation in science, psychology, and surgical technology helps her approach care thoughtfully while staying deeply compassionate.
- Hospital care
- Outpatient clinics
- In-home assessments
Education
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPost-graduate degree2026
- Master of Science in NursingAdult-Gerontology Primary Care, Wilkes University2023
- Bachelor of Science in NursingUniversity of Pittsburgh2020
- Bachelor of Science, Natural SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh2018
- Associate degreesPsychology, Surgical Technology, and Math & Science
My mission
“Strong foundations create lasting wellness, and care should always begin at the core.”Desire Brown, Founder
I believe care should see all of you: your story, your struggles, your strengths. Whether this is your first time seeking care or you’re continuing a lifelong journey, you’ll be met with respect, compassion, and understanding. You do not have to navigate your health alone.
At Corewell, you’re more than a diagnosis, a symptom, or a checklist. You’re a person, and your care should reflect that.
Ready when you are.
Whether it’s primary care, a quick visit, or wellness support, we’re here when you’re ready to be seen fully.
Choose your path → Join your visit → Get your care plan
Your provider is available to close your visit with prayer. Always optional, no background required.