About Dr. Kijana Nix M.D.
Dr. Kijana Nix is a highly accomplished General Pediatrician and Newborn Hospitalist. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is licensed to practice medicine in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and Texas. She is also licensed to practice internationally in Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. She earned her medical degree from the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences at Mona Campus in Kingston, Jamaica, and completed her pediatric residency training at Howard University Hospital and Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C.
With a deep commitment to serving medically underserved communities, Dr. Nix began her career at Kingston Public and Regional Hospitals and Regional Clinics, providing care to inner-city residents. After her residency training, she accepted a position in rural Georgia, where she continued her mission of reaching populations with limited access to healthcare. Upon returning to the Washington D.C. area, she maintained her dedication to patient care by traveling to see those in need. Her ongoing connection with former patients underscores her enduring commitment to their well-being.
Dr. Nix holds academic roles as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Howard University College of Medicine. She is an advocate for innovation in medicine, exemplified by her membership in the International Society for Telemedicine and e-Health. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and a member of the Medical Society of Maryland. She maintains a commitment to ongoing professional development and has received accolades for her philanthropic endeavors.
Her professional achievements include recognition by the American Academy of Pediatrics receiving the prestigious AAP CME/CPD Award, in addition to other awards and certificates recognizing her participation in humanitarian work. Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington DC recognized Dr. Nix for outstanding work as a front-line hero during the pandemic and by the White House as one of the recipients of the US Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.
Dr. Nix is devoted to giving back to the local and international communities. Her humanitarian work has taken her across the globe in countries such as Antigua, Ghana, Kenya, Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. In her personal time, Dr. Nix enjoys traveling, photography, and enjoys cooking, plating and photographing her food. She believes in the importance of physical fitness, which led her to complete the Zumba instructor course. Her passion for community health is reflected in her involvement with various philanthropic projects, including the establishment of an annual scholarship at her alma mater, the Convent of Mercy Academy “Alpha.” Dr. Nix’s leadership extends to her role as an executive member of the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network, where she helps to raise funds to support Howard University students. Dr. Nix is the Vice President of the Alpha Tri-State chapter and the primary founder for HANDS for A Cause Incorporated, a global humanitarian organization that provides services to underprivileged communities.
Dr. Nix has shared her expertise on Health Talk, a segment on the Caribbean Exchange radio show on WEAA FM 88.9. She co-authored a book, “Navigating a Triple Pandemic,” alongside other healthcare professionals. She has also launched Nixcpics.com, a platform to inspire people to find beauty in their surroundings and create individualized wellness spaces. With her experience, philanthropic spirit, and passion for healthcare, Dr. Nix continues to make a significant impact on her patients and the broader community.