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.
How are YOU celebrating National Doctors’ Day today?
At the National Medical Association, we’re proud to honor the incredible physicians who lead, serve, and advocate for healthier communities every single day and we want to celebrate with YOU!
Whether you’re recognizing a colleague, sharing your journey in medicine, or reflecting on the impact you make, we invite you to join us.
📸 Share your photos, stories, and moments
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💬 Use #NationalDoctorsDay and #NMA
We can’t wait to highlight and celebrate our community together!
Today, we proudly celebrate National Doctors’ Day and honor the dedication, compassion, and excellence of physicians across the country, especially the incredible members of the National Medical Association.
Every day, you show up for your patients, your communities, and the future of healthcare. You lead with purpose, advocate for equity, and deliver care that changes, and saves, lives.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing health, uplifting communities, and inspiring the next generation of physicians.
Today, we celebrate YOU.
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Join us for an important and impactful conversation.
The National Medical Association (NMA), in partnership with POP on Youth Violence, invites you to be part of the NMA & POP S.A.V.E.S Together Initiative Webinar - a powerful discussion focused on preventing youth violence and strengthening community health.
📅 March 26, 2026
🕕 6PM–7PM CST | 7PM–8PM EST
Hear from national leaders as they share how NMA chapters, physicians, students, and communities can work together to:
✔️ Partner with schools and student organizations
✔️ Support youth leadership and violence prevention
✔️ Launch initiatives like Promise Clubs and community health events
This is more than a webinar - it’s a call to action to create safer, healthier communities.
🔗 Register now to reserve your seat:
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The National Medical Association is proud to host the 2026 National Colloquium on African American Health in Washington, DC, bringing together leading voices in medicine, research, and advocacy to advance solutions for health equity.
Centered on “The New Reconstruction,” this year’s colloquium is driving powerful conversations, policy engagement on Capitol Hill, and real action to address disparities impacting our communities.
Read more about the impact and key highlights from this year’s convening: https://bit.ly/4bp7Lun
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The National Medical Association invites you to listen to a powerful and compelling message from Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President.
In this impactful speech, Dr. Mitchell speaks to the importance of NMA membership, the critical role of advocacy, and why standing together as a unified voice is essential to ensuring proper representation for our physicians and the communities we serve.
This is more than a message. It is a call to action.
Be informed. Be engaged. Be part of the movement.
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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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