Izuchukwu K. Ibe, MD

Specialties: Orthopaedic Oncology, Orthopaedic, Orthopaedic Joint Replacement

Gender: Male

Biography: Dr. Ibe is an Assistant Professor of Joint Arthroplasty and Musculoskeletal Oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Ibe is a Yale trained Orthopaedic Surgeon where he honed his passion for caring for patients. His interest to care for patients with complex musculoskeletal problems were fostered. He was chief resident at Yale. Dr. Ibe completed his fellowship in Musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Toronto Mt. Sinai Hospital/ Princess Margaret and Sick Kids hospitals.

He has a passion for treating complex Orthopaedic problems including Joint Arthroplasty, benign as well as malignant soft tissue and bone lesions. Dr. Ibe is an avid clinician and researcher, he has been involved in research including translational, clinical and grant funded basic science research. He has numerous publications and presentations in the field of joint arthroplasty and musculoskeletal oncology.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS), Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeon (AAHKS), JR Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS), Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) and the Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA).

Dr. Ibe enjoys mentoring and dedicates him time to supporting the next generation of doctors and Orthopaedic surgeons. Dr. Ibe loves educating and has a podcast dedicated to teaching patients and families about benignand malignant tumors.