Mercy Kibe

Mercy Kibe, MD is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Yale University School of Medicine and a vitreoretinal surgeon at the Yale Eye Center. She specializes in advanced medical and surgical care for vitreoretinal disorders including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and ocular trauma. Dr. Kibe holds board certification in Ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology (2022).

• Education:
• MD: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
• Internship: Ohio State University Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
• Ophthalmology Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center
• Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship: Yale Eye Center (2023)
• Research Focus: Investigates health disparities in vision care, global ophthalmology initiatives, and diabetic retinopathy pathophysiology.
• Clinical Expertise: Provides specialized care for complex retinal conditions including epiretinal membranes, retinal vein occlusions, and ocular trauma.

Her clinical practice integrates cutting-edge surgical techniques with evidence-based approaches to manage vision-threatening retinal diseases. Dr. Kibe joined Yale full-time in September 2023 following completion of her fellowship training.