Mercy Kibe, MD
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Biography
Dr. Kibe is a board-certified fellowship trained vitreoretinal surgeon at the Yale Eye Center. Dr. Kibe received her undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University and obtained her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine internship as well as her ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Kibe completed a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the Yale Eye Center. Following her fellowship training, she joined the Yale University School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Kibe specializes in the medical and surgical care of vitreoretinal diseases. She cares for patients with diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular holes, retinal detachments, epiretinal membranes, retinal vein occlusions, retinal artery occlusions, ocular trauma, and other vitreo-retinal disorders. Her research interests include diabetic retinopathy, disparities in vision health and eye care, and global ophthalmology.
Education & Training
- Vitreoretinal Surgery FellowYale University (2023)
- ResidentThe Ohio State University (2021)
- InternshipOhio State University (2018)
Certifications
- Board CertificationAB of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2022)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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National Eye Institute Travel Grant | National Eye Institute | 2015 |
Professional Service
Organization | Role | Date |
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Vit Buckle Society | Member | 2024 |
International Ophthalmology and Global Eye Health | Affiliate | 2023 - 2024 |
Connection to the World | Faculty Instructor of Connection to the World, an introductory ophthalmology course taught at the Yale School of Medicine | 2023 - 2024 |
American Academy of Ophthalmology | Member | 2021 - 2024 |