Francine M Baran, MD

Francine M Baran, MD

Ophthalmology, Vascular Anomalies

On staff since January 2007

Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research

"I love making a difference in children's lives by helping care for one of their most precious abilities: their sight. I've always had steady hands and enjoyed work that requires precision. After entering medical school, I discovered that ophthalmology fit my strengths. Plus, the lasers and imaging technology appealed to the sci-fi side of my personality. As a doctor at Seattle Children's, what I enjoy most about my work is following kids over time and knowing that the surgery I performed or the glasses I prescribed are helping them reach their full potential."

  • Biography

    Francine M. Baran, MD, is attending physician at Seattle Childrens Hospital and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She received her MD at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

    She completed fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology at Childrens Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, D.C. She specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. Her interests include resident teaching and the mechanisms behind the development of myopia. She is a principal investigator in the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group, which is supported by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Baran is an active member in several local and national medical associations.

  • Patient Testimonials

    • Yasmin Granger, Washington 05.11.21

      After a failed surgery with our local ophthalmologist, I was so discouraged that I would never see my son’s eyes nice and clear. That was until we met Dr. Barron. She performed surgery on my son and was very honest with us about the outcome. I was so appreciative of the whole team for checking in on us even after surgery. Dr. Barron not only changed my son’s life but ours as well and we will forever be indebted to them.

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  • Publications

    Other Publications

    • Weiss AH, Baran F, Kelly J
      Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction: delineation of anatomic abnormalities with 3-dimensional reconstruction.
      22410626 Archives of ophthalmology, 2012 Jul 1 : 130(7)842-8

  • Presentations

    Presentation Title Event Location Date
    Failed Nasolacrimal Stent in Trisomy 21: Retrospective Case Series Costenbader Society Squaw Peak, California Aug 6, 2011
    "Im Having a Difficult Time Seeing the Whiteboard at School: Family with Dominant Optic Neuropathy" UW Eye Institute Seattle, WA Mar 23, 2011
    "Optic Neuropathy" UW Eye Institute Seattle, WA Jan 6, 2011
    "Congenital Oculomotor III Palsy with Decompensation" UW Eye Institute Seattle, WA Jan 28, 2010
    "Got goblet cell?" Stevens Johnson Syndrome" UW Eye Institute Seattle, WA Oct 1, 2009
    "Management of Chalazion In Kids" UW Eye Institute Seattle, WA Jan 28, 2009
    "Isolated Iris Coloboma: Visual Implications and Systemic Associations" Costenbader Society Annual Meeting Sant Fe, NM Sep 12, 2008 - Sep 13, 2008
    "Strabismus Basics: Exotropia and Esotropia for the Pediatrician." Pediatric Associates, Inc PS Bellevue, WA Sep 5, 2007
    "Retinoblastoma: Screening and Treatment." Seattle Rainier Lions Club Seattle, WA Jun 14, 2007
    "Power of the Patch: Amblyopia Treatment Trials." Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons May 17, 2007
    "Hypotropia and Anomalous Head Position: Diagnosis and Plan." Childrens National Medical Center June 2006
    "Anomalous Head Position with Nystagmus: Plan." Childrens National Medical Center Washington, DC May 2006
    "Anterior Segment Anomaly: Diagnosis and Plan." Costenbader Society Hilton Head, SC April 2006
    "Ptosis and Hypertropia: Diagnosis and Plan." Childrens National Medical Center Washington, DC April 2006
    How to Examine Children Less than Three Years of Age for Vision Anomalies." American Academy of Pediatrics Super CME Course Washington, DC April 2006
    "Common Pediatric Eyelid Lesions." Childrens National Medical Center Washington, DC March 2006
    Anterior Segment Anomaly: Diagnosis and Plan." Uniform Health Services Washington, DC Jan. 2006
    "Optic Nerve Anomalies." Childrens National Medical Center Washington, DC Jan. 2006
    "Congenital Eyelid Malformations: Ankyloblepharon." Childrens National Medical Washington, DC Nov. 2005
    "Management of Lymphangioma." Walter Reed Medical Center Washington, DC Aug. 2005
    "Management of Traumatic Hyphema." Childrens National Medical Center Washington, DC July 2005

Overview

Board Certification(s)

Ophthalmology

Medical/Professional School

Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Fellowship

Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC

Clinical Interests

Strabimus, nasolacrimal duct disorders, ptosis, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, amblyopia and systemic diseases that affect the eye.

Research Focus Area

Translational Research