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    Ninani Kombo, MD

    Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science
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    Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health

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    Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science

    Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health

    Biography

    Dr. Kombo received her B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and her M.D. from Yale University School of Medicine, where she also completed her ophthalmology residency. She completed fellowship training in Uveitis and Ocular Immunology at The Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI) under the mentorship of Dr. C. Stephen Foster where she was the Chief Clinical Fellow.

    Dr. Kombo has served on the faculty at the Yale School of Medicine in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences since 2014. She is Director of the Uveitis Service and is a comprehensive ophthalmologist. Dr. Kombo is the Director of Medical Student Education in Ophthalmology. She volunteered in Nassau, Bahamas, at Princess Margaret Hospital for 6 years, providing resident teaching and helping in the care of the underinsured and underserved Bahamian population. She hopes to continue working in other international settings and is currently working with Drs. Martone and Alden Mead to secure a partnership with LV Prasad Institute in Hyderabad, India.

    Appointments

    Education & Training

    Fellowship
    Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (2014)
    Residency
    Yale Eye Center (2013)
    Internship
    Hospital of St. Raphael (2010)
    MD
    Yale University School of Medicine (2009)
    BA
    Mount Holyoke College (2002)

    Research

    Overview

    Clinical Research

    I am investigating the outcomes in patients with retinal vasculitis, Acute retinal necrosis, and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.

    Genetics

    I am looking at uncovering possible genetic markers in conditions such as primary retinal vasculitis.

    Medical Education

    I am currently working on curriculum design for medical student ophthalmology education. I am exploring the use of video lectures, mini-lectures, and near-peer teaching to improve long-term learning in ophthalmology.

    Medical Research Interests

    Education; Genetics; Treatment Outcome

    Research at a Glance

    Yale Co-Authors

    Frequent collaborators of Ninani Kombo's published research.

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      Volunteer Ophthalmologist

    Clinical Care

    Overview

    Ninani Kombo, MD, is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating uveitis, a form of eye inflammation, in adults and children.

    Dr. Kombo also provides comprehensive eye care, including cataract surgery, eye exams, and treatment for ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (an autoimmune disease that can cause scarring).

    The best part of her job, Dr. Kombo says, is working with patients to keep their eyes healthy and maintain their quality of life. I am committed to providing excellent and compassionate care whether you need an exam to update your glasses, monitor the health of your eyes or diagnose and treat serious inflammatory and infectious conditions of the eyes.

    “I enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of my patients. They inspire me to work harder and continue to read about the latest treatments available to improve or save their vision,” she says. “Our treatments are state-of-the art and constantly evolving. There is no doubt this field will change during my lifetime.”

    Dr. Kombo says she considers herself, the patient, and their family members part of a team that works together to support the patient’s visual recovery. “I will always do my best to support them,” she says.

    Clinical Specialties

    Ophthalmology

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    Board Certifications

    • Ophthalmology

      Certification Organization
      AB of Ophthalmology
      Original Certification Date
      2015

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