Bernard Dib, M.D.
Dr. Bernard Dib, is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon, previously serving as a Clinical Instructor at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania. With a commitment to surgical excellence, academic leadership, and global outreach, Dr. Dib brings a diverse and accomplished background in ophthalmology and retina care.
Dr. Dib completed his surgical retina fellowship and ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he earned multiple honors, including the prestigious Apple Award for outstanding resident teacher and the Lynn McMahan Award for best resident presentation for three consecutive years. He also held a postdoctoral research fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, contributing to high-impact research on retinal disease mechanisms.
His scholarly work includes peer-reviewed publications in Clinical Ophthalmology, Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases, PLoS One, and Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, with topics ranging from retinal inflammation to novel surgical paradigms. Dr. Dib has also presented at major national and international conferences including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ASRS, and ARVO.
Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and proficient in Spanish, Dr. Dib is an engaged global citizen, having provided medical and surgical care in Morocco, Ethiopia, and India. He is a proud member of ASRS, AAO, and ARVO, and holds active medical licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Dr. Dib earned his medical degree and undergraduate degree in biology with high distinction from the American University of Beirut, where he was the recipient of the Penrose Award, the highest honor given to a graduating medical student for leadership and academic excellence.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Dib is a passionate filmmaker and storyteller, producing award-winning documentaries that explore topics from vision loss to public health in the Middle East. His films, including Out of Darkness, Squint, and Mountain, reflect his deep commitment to advocacy and human connection.
Undergraduate Education
B.S. in Biology
American University of Beirut
Beirut, LebanonMedical School
M.D.
American University of Beirut
Beirut, LebanonPostdoctoral Research Fellowship
Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MAInternship
Department of Internal Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, ALResidency
Ophthalmology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, ALFellowship
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retina Specialists of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL- The American Society of Retina Specialists
- The American Academy of Ophthalmology
- The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Postdoctoral Association
