Najma Adan, MD

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Education:
Undergraduate: University of Washington, BS
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine, MD
Internship: University of Washington, Internal Medicine

Dr. Adan was born in Kenya, immigrated to Seattle with her family at a very young age and is the eldest of eight children. She received her undergraduate education at the University of Washington, where she studied Biology, and continued at the University of Washington to complete her medical degree. Prior to attending medical school, she worked as an ophthalmic technician at a retina clinic, where she discovered her passion for the field. She is beyond thrilled to continue living in the wonderful Pacific Northwest near family. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, poetry, tennis, trying new cafes, and pottery painting.

Pediatrics, cornea, glaucoma, global health

Pediatric ophthalmology
Health Equity
Medical Education

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