Dr. Benyam Kinde

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Benyam Kinde is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic reconstructive surgery at Stanford Health Care's Byers Eye Institute. He completed his fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions related to eyelid structures, facial nerve palsy, skin cancer, and thyroid eye disease. Dr. Kinde's clinical focus includes both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, including eyelid blepharoplasty and orbital surgeries. As a physician-scientist, his research interests involve developing tools to promote the survival of retinal ganglion cells in cases of optic nerve injury. He has extensively researched DNA damage response in traumatic optic neuropathy and its implications in glaucoma. Dr. Kinde has a rich publication history in renowned peer-reviewed journals such as Nature and Science and has presented his findings at national and international meetings.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Assistant professor involved in clinical and research activities in ophthalmology.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.