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Mercy Kibe, MD

Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Mercy Kibe, MD

Mailing Address

  • Ophthalmology

    40 TEMPLE STREET

    NEW HAVEN, CT 06510

    United States

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 Fellow
    Yale University (2023)
  • Resident
    The Ohio State University (2021)
  • Internship
    Ohio State University (2018)

Certifications

  • Board Certification
    AB of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2022)

Honors & Recognition

AwardAwarding OrganizationDate
National Eye Institute Travel Grant National Eye Institute2015

Professional Service

OrganizationRoleDate
Vit Buckle SocietyMember2024
International Ophthalmology and Global Eye HealthAffiliate2023 - 2024
Connection to the WorldFaculty Instructor of Connection to the World, an introductory ophthalmology course taught at the Yale School of Medicine2023 - 2024
American Academy of OphthalmologyMember2021 - 2024

Departments & Organizations