Education: After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics at Spelman College, Dr. Brown earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering at Georgia Tech. Her Medical Doctorate is from Duke University. While at Duke, she also completed a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in biomedical engineering.
Professional: Dr. Brown completed her internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, the county hospital affiliate of Stanford University. She then completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Howard University, in Washington, DC. She completed a glaucoma fellowship at Duke University. During her fellowship, Dr. Brown received specialized training in glaucoma treatments and surgery. She also trained Duke residents at the Durham Veterans Hospital. Dr. Brown is serving patients in LaGrange, Georgia for Emory Healthcare.
Leadership: Dr Brown is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She participated in AAO Leadership Development Program in 2019, AAO Young Ophthalmologist Advocacy Committee and currently is a board member of the OPHTHPAC committee. Dr. Brown is a member of the American Glaucoma Society, Chandler Grant Society and Atlanta Medical Society. Within the National Medical Association, she has served as chair of the ophthalmology section and Region III. She is currently on the president of the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology and previously served as a board member of the North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
Outreach: Dr Brown began participating in multiple medical missions to India, Haiti, and Ethiopia. Most recently, Dr Brown volunteered at St Joseph Hospital in La Valee de Jacmel with ahdhhaiti.org to perform cataract and glaucoma surgery. Locally, Dr Brown is a board member of Prevent Blindness Georgia which funds vision screening for children and underserved adult populations throughout Georgia.
📻 Tune In Today!
Join us on The Midday Break Room with Tiffany Bacon as Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., 126th President of the National Medical Association, goes live at 12:25 PM ET on WURD Radio.
Dr. Mitchell will share insights on the NMA’s mission, health equity, and the critical issues impacting Black communities nationwide.
📺 Watch & Listen:
🔹 900AM / 96.1FM
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Let’s keep the conversation going on advancing health equity.
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We were proud to stand alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders and national health leaders to deliver one powerful truth: vaccines protect us all. 💉
Our very own Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, 126th President of the National Medical Association, joined voices representing tens of thousands of physicians and public health experts nationwide.
This isn’t just about science, it’s about protecting families, saving lives, and making sure every community has access to trusted care.
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📢 Happening Today!
At 10:30 a.m. ET, join Sen. Bernie Sanders and leading public health experts — including Dr. Roger Mitchell Jr., 126th President of the National Medical Association — for a press conference making clear: Vaccines work. 💉
Together, we’ll highlight the lifesaving importance of vaccines in protecting children, families, and communities, and push back against dangerous misinformation.
📺 Watch it live on X: https://x.com/SenSanders
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NMA 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD had the pleasure of meeting the community in First State / Delaware at the Blue Rocks Game in Wilmington on Saturday, September 6, 2025. ⚾️
We thank everyone who came out and shared in this special moment of connection and community spirit.
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Join the National Medical Association and Senator Sanders for a powerful public press conference:
📅 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🕙 Doors Open: 10:00 AM | Program Begins: 10:30 AM
📍 Dirksen Room G-50 (Tentative, subject to change)
Together with leading clinicians, scientists, and public health experts, we’ll show strong support for vaccines and highlight their vital role in protecting our communities.
Clinicians, scientists, and advocates: we encourage you to attend, wear your scrubs or white coats, and stand united in demonstrating the strength of science and medicine.
💉 Stand up for science. Stand up for vaccines.
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Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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