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.
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The Auxiliary to the National Medical Association (ANMA) invites you to three unforgettable experiences happening during the 2025 NMA Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly:
⛳ July 18 – Velva S. Clark & Judge Morris Overstreet Memorial Golf Event
Tee off for a great cause at Harborside International Golf Center! Sponsorships and player packages available.
🕊️ July 20 – Prayer Breakfast & Memorial Service
Begin your Sunday with a moving tribute and moment of reflection at the Chicago Hilton.
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