Brownstone Institute Events

Brownstone Phoenix Supper Club, October 19, 2026: Joe Varon

Brownstone Phoenix Supper Club
October 19, 2026: Dr. Joe Varon
The Culinary Dropout – Tribute Room and Tribute Patio
5632 North 7th Street | Phoenix, AZ 85014 | Parking is free, and complimentary valet will also be available.
$55 per person for appetizer, dinner, dessert, 1 glass wine or non-alcoholic
About Joseph Varon, MD, FACP, FCCP, FCCM, FRSM
Dr. Varon is a Professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine. He is the Chairman and President of Dorrington Medical Associates. In addition, he is the President and Chief Medical Officer of the Independent Medical Alliance (Formerly called Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, FLCCC). He also served as Chairman of the Board of United Memorial Medical Center Premier and United General Hospital. He is the former Chief of Critical Care and COVID-19 unit at United Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Varon is the Former Chief of Critical Care Services and Past Chief of Staff at United Memorial Medical Center and University General Hospital. He is a Professor of Medicine, Surgery and Professor of Emergency Medicine at several universities in Mexico, the Middle East and Europe. He is the Associate Dean for the Caribbean Medical University.
After completing medical training at the UNAM Medical School in Mexico City, Mexico, Dr. Varon served as internship in internal medicine at Providence Hospital/George Washington University, Washington, D.C. A subsequent residency in internal medicine was completed at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Varon also served fellowships in critical care medicine and pulmonary diseases at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. An avid researcher, Dr, Varon has contributed more than 1000 peer-reviewed journal articles, 17 full textbooks, and 18 dozen book chapters to the medical literature. He is also a reviewer for multiple journals and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for Critical Care and Shock, Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews and the Journal of Independent Medicine.
Dr. Varon has won many prestigious awards and is considered among one of the top physicians in the United States. Dr. Varon is also known for his groundbreaking contributions to Critical Care Medicine in the fields of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and therapeutic hypothermia. He has developed and studied technology for selective brain cooling. He is also a well-known expert in the area of hypertensive crises management. With Dr. Carlos Ayus, he co-described the hyponatremia associated to extreme exercise syndrome also known as the “Varon-Ayus syndrome” and with Mr. James Boston co-described the healthcare provider anxiety syndrome also known as the “Boston-Varon syndrome”. Dr. Varon has lectured in over 62 different countries around the globe. Along with Professor Luc Montagnier (Nobel Prize Winner for Medicine in 2008), Dr. Varon created the Medical Prevention and Research Institute in Houston, Texas, where they conduct work on basic sciences projects.
Dr. Varon has appeared in over 4500 National and International television and radio shows with his techniques and care of patients. Dr. Varon is well known for his academic and clinical work in the management of acute hypertension and has published extensively on this subject. In addition, Dr. Varon has worked on studies related to ethical issues in acute care medicine and has several peer-reviewed publications on this controversial subject. In the past 5 years, Dr. Varon has been a world leader for his work on COVID-19 and his co-development of the MATH+ protocol to care for these patients. For this, he has received multiple awards, including a proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Houston of the “Dr. Joseph Varon Day”. Dr. Varon also won the “Houston Humanitarian Award” for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Dr. Varon was presented the “Global Citizen Award” by the United Nations. Recently, Dr. Varon won the Lone Star Emmy Award.
About the Talk
Medicine is changing rapidly, raising profound questions about the relationship between physicians, patients, public health, and individual liberty. Drawing on decades of experience in critical care and his firsthand perspective from the front lines of the pandemic, Dr. Varon will discuss the lessons learned from recent years, the importance of scientific debate, and the future of medical practice. Expect an engaging conversation that examines both the promise and the challenges of modern medicine, with ample opportunity for thoughtful discussion.
Venue, Location & Parking
The Culinary Dropout – Tribute Room and Tribute Patio
5632 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Parking is free, and complimentary valet will also be available.
Registration
$55 per person for salad, entree, dessert, and wine/non-alcoholic (1) including tax and gratuity