Tarah Browne, DO, Joins Geriatric and Family Medicine Team

June 3rd, 2025 [Gillette, WY] – When it comes to aging well, two types of specialists often play key roles: geriatricians and gerontologists. While geriatricians provide medical care for older adults facing age-related health challenges, gerontologists study the aging process and help shape programs to improve quality of life.

With 17 years of clinical experience, Dr. Tarah Browne embodies the best of both worlds, bringing nationally recognized expertise in dementia care, cognitive evaluation, and holistic aging support.

Affectionately known as “Dr. Sunshine,” Dr. Browne takes an attentive approach to understanding her patients' needs and concerns, and offering professional and thoughtful guidance to patients navigating the challenges of memory loss and aging.

Dr. Browne’s Start In Geriatrics

A Colorado native and long-time advocate for elder care, Dr. Browne’s interest in geriatrics was ignited early in her residency.

“In family medicine residency, I sought out geriatrics clinical rotations and loved the complexity. I was blessed to participate at a geriatric forensics center, where I discovered my future path would be to pursue a geriatric fellowship to specialize in dementia care, end-of-life care, and elder abuse prevention.”

Her passion led her from family medicine training in Long Beach, California, to a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Stanford University Hospital, one of the country’s most renowned programs. Dr. Browne’s career since has been dedicated to serving older adults navigating multifaceted health concerns, cognitive changes, and end-of-life planning.

A member of the American Geriatrics Society and the American Osteopathic Association, Dr. Browne is a published researcher, a speaker on capacity evaluations and expert witness testimony, demonstrating knowledge for legal and ethical consideration. Her work on the Factors associated with high intensity of end-of-life care for decedents with dementia in a Medicare Advantage plan is published in The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Dementia, Capacity Evaluations, and Elder Care

According to Dr. Browne, what drives her is being able to help patients and families navigate the emotional and medical complexities of memory loss.

“I get to know my patients through their personal history and life experiences, so that I can better understand how to provide the most respectful approach in aligning with their goals-of-care.”

She cites one of her most defining clinical moments in helping a disoriented dementia patient avoid an emergency room visit.

“Instead of sending her there, I requested she come to my clinic where we were able to provide behavioral interventions to calm her down and eventually get her on a medication regimen where she was less fearful.”

This is the kind of care Dr. Browne aims to deliver every day, helping patients and families navigate the medical and emotional complexities of cognitive disorders.

Partnering in Your Care

Dr. Browne is the mother of two daughters and enjoys staying active outdoors. She enjoys activities such as camping, hiking, open water swimming, and college basketball. She is an avid reader and writer. She also has a deep passion for international travel and bringing home the knowledge of different world cuisines.

Whether she’s in the clinic, the community, or simply taking a moment to listen, she values a strong relationship built on trust, and shared decision-making, and strives to bring those principles into every encounter.

“I feel fulfilled when patients and caregivers feel supported. What I find most fulfilling is providing patients with dementia comfort through the often challenging clinical and behavioral changes.”

At Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic, Dr. Browne will work with the geriatric care support services including early diagnosis, behavioral health support, and caregiver education to deliver coordinated care that meets the evolving needs of older adults and their families.