Miss Ebube Obi

Miss Ebube Obi is a highly accomplished Consultant Ophthalmologist in Newport, Cardiff and South Wales. Her specialist expertise is in cataract surgery, oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery, as well as general ophthalmology and tele-ophthalmology.

Miss Obi trained at the Royal Free Hospital and University College School of Medicine, University College London, qualifying in 2001, achieving distinctions in both her Medical degree and a degree in Anatomy and Developmental Biology.

Specialist Training in ophthalmology commenced in 2004. She gained extensive training and a wealth of experience for each of the sub-divisions within ophthalmology in England, Wales & Scotland. During training, she passed both her MRCSEd & MRCOphth exams (Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh & Royal College of Ophthalmologists London). At the end of her specialist training, she passed her FRCOphth exam and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London, in 2013. She received her Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in 2014.

Miss Obi has undertaken two advanced higher specialist training fellowship programs in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery at both University of Leicester Hospitals, Royal Berkshire Hospital and Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor.

She is an Honorary Lecturer at Cardiff University, is actively involved in teaching undergraduates and was nominated & recognised for her innovative work by The Centre for Medical Education Recognition, Cardiff University School of Medicine in 2024.

Miss Obi was the Ophthalmology Departmental Research and Development Lead at Aneurin Bevan University Hospital from 2019 to 2025. She is actively involved in clinical research related to Digital Health Care and Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology and is working with 2 main universities in South Wales and supervising a PhD project. She is a Bevan Exemplar, has published Books as well as many peer reviewed Research Papers.

She has been awarded multiple Prizes & Awards (Distinctions, Merits, Best Presenter, Recognition, and more) The latest being in 2024, by Cardiff University School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include Cataract surgery, Oculoplastic, Lacrimal, Orbital surgery as well as General Ophthalmology and Tele-Ophthalmology. In her free time, she enjoys the company of her Husband & family, Christian activities, as well as taking in the beautiful nature we have been blessed with in Wales!