Ninani Kombo

Dr. Ninani Kombo is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in uveitis (inflammatory eye diseases) and comprehensive ophthalmology. She serves as Director of the Uveitis Service and Director of Medical Student Education in Ophthalmology, with active involvement in global health initiatives and clinical research.

Education:

• B.A., Mount Holyoke College (2002)
• M.D., Yale University School of Medicine (2009)
• Ophthalmology Residency, Yale Eye Center (2013)
• Uveitis Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (2014)

Her research focuses on clinical outcomes in retinal vasculitis and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, genetic markers in inflammatory eye conditions, and innovative medical education strategies including video lectures and near-peer teaching. She has contributed to understanding seasonal patterns in uveitis, workforce diversity in ophthalmology, and gender representation in academic publishing.

Recent publications span inflammatory eye diseases, medical education reform, and global health initiatives, with collaborations on topics like post-cataract uveitis, tattoo granulomas, and mental health comorbidities in scleritis. Clinical trends highlight immune mechanisms, treatment optimization, and educational interventions.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2024 ‘Top Doctors’ List (Yale Medicine)

Dr. Kombo combines clinical expertise with leadership roles, including international partnership development with LV Prasad Institute in India and volunteer work in the Bahamas. She emphasizes patient-centered care teams and advancing state-of-the-art therapies.