Francine Baran

Undergraduate Education: BS, Chemistry, Washington University, 1987 Medical School: MD, Ophthalmology, Drexel University College of Medicine, 2001        Internship: Transitional, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 2002         Residency: Ophthalmology, State University of New York Downstate, 2005   Fellowship: Pediatric, Children's National Medical Center, 2006 Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2007 Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Sub-Specialty Societies: American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmologists and Strabismus Surgeons (AAPOS)

Dr. Baran received her Medical Degree at Drexel University in 2001. She interned at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and completed her ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate in New York City. She completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Dr. Baran is committed is to providing children with a comfortable and friendly environment, so they feel at ease during eye exams. She understands that an unfamiliar environment can be intimidating; so she tries to make the whole experience as much fun as possible, which makes each day an exciting opportunity to help young people.

Good vision is essential for proper physical and emotional development, as well as educational progress in growing children. She aims to empower her adult patients to understand their medical condition and take an active role in their care. She also believes that listening is the first step in treating a patient's medical condition.

Dr. Baran lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband. Her personal interests include jogging, pure barre, traveling, and cooking.

Seattle Children’s Hospital

Location: Seattle Children’s Hospital Ophthalmology Clinic 4800 Sand Point Way, Ocean 6 Seattle, WA 98105 Clinic Phone: 206-987-2177 Clinic Fax: 206-987-2722

Mailing Address: Department of Ophthalmology Seattle Children’s Hospital 4800 Sand Point Way M/S OA.9.220 Seattle, WA 98105

"I love making a difference in children's lives by helping care for one of their most precious abilities, their sight.”

2010 Baran FM, “Improper Care of Contact Lenses Can Lead to Eye Infections in Children” edited by Jean Enersen/ KING 5 HealthLink, November 2010

2011 March of Dimes Interview, March 14, 2011

Dr. Baran’s clinical interests include pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, amblyopia, strabismus.  She also specializes in pediatric and adult cataracts, congenital anomalies, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, ptosis and nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Dr. Baran’s research areas of interest include myopia, cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity, treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and ocular colobomas.