Dr. Abiye Ibiebele is an Emergency Sports Medicine Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is board certified in both Emergency Medicine and Sports Medicine and is a Team Physician at Northeastern University. He specializes in the non-surgical management of athletes and active individuals of all levels and ages. He strives to utilize a patient-centered approach in his practice.
Dr. Ibiebele received his bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where he double majored in Biology and Psychology and was a member of the football team. Dr. Ibiebele received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis in 2017. He completed his emergency medicine residency in Chicago at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 2021. He then completed his medical sports medicine training at Boston Children’s Hospital in 2022.
Dr. Ibiebele has a deep personal connection to sports medicine as his football career was cut short by injury. He is passionate about making sure that his patient’s goals are at the forefront when developing a diagnostic and treatment plan.
Sports Medicine at Mass General Waltham 52 Second Ave. Blue Building (3rd Floor), Suite 3300 Waltham, MA02451 Phone: 617-643-1229
Sports Medicine Service Charles River Plaza 175 Cambridge St., 4th Floor Boston, MA02114 Phone: 617-643-1229
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center at Foxborough 20 Patriot Place Suite 3300 Foxborough, MA02035 Phone: 617-643-1229
Medical Education
MD, Washington University
Residency, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital
American Board Certifications
Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Sports Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Accepted Insurance Plans
Aetna
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Cigna
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Coventry
Fallon Health
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Humana
Maine Community Health Options
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
MassHealth
Medicaid ME
Medicaid NH
Medicaid RI
Medicaid VT
Medicare
Medicare ACO
Multiplan
Railroad Medicare
Senior Whole Health
TriCare
Tufts Health Plan
United Health Care
Wellpoint
WellSense
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
Dr. Ibiebele has research interests in life-threatening injuries in athletes, cardiac screening in athletes and medical education.
Publications
Select Publications:
Akhetuamhen AI, Ibiebele AL, Leibowitz MK, et al. A novel emergency medicine cultural competency curriculum addressing health care disparities. AEM Educ Train. 2022;6:e10815. doi: 10.1002/aet2.10815.
Ibiebele, A, Scott, D, D'Hemecourt, P, Meehan, WP. The use of bracing in the management of lumbar spondylolysis. PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation. 2022; 1- 7. doi:10.1002/pmrj.12756.
Chiampas GT, Ibiebele AL. A Sports Practitioner's Perspective on the Return to Play During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned and Next Steps. Sports Med. 2021;51(Suppl 1):89-96. doi:10.1007/s40279-021-01503-z.
Hartz SM, Quan T, Ibiebele A, et al. The significant impact of education, poverty, and race on Internet-based research participant engagement. Genet Med. 2017;19(2):240-243. doi:10.1038/gim.2016.91.
Reviews: Comments and Ratings
4.7out of 5(69 Ratings, 18 Comments)
July 2025
Dr Ibiebele was very kind and patient and explained my diagnosis and treatment options thoroughly
July 2025
I enjoyed my experience at this office. The clerks are always kind and they tried to fit me in as soon as they could. Very respectful. The provider was respectful. [redacted] I didn't get much advice on what to do with my issue besides if it keeps happening to get an MRI. I just wish I had a little more help on what to do with the pain besides ... Read More
I enjoyed my experience at this office. The clerks are always kind and they tried to fit me in as soon as they could. Very respectful. The provider was respectful. [redacted] I didn't get much advice on what to do with my issue besides if it keeps happening to get an MRI. I just wish I had a little more help on what to do with the pain besides take ibuprofen. Other than that, He's a great doctor. Everyone there is awesome. I love MGH and I am gonna recommend family. Thank you.
July 2025
It was good. I understood what problem I had. The provider was good. The doctor was good. Everything was good.
June 2025
This office exudes kindness and compassion. I'm very grateful to have Dr. Ibiebele as my physician.
June 2025
The radiologist that did my xray was very welcoming and efficient.
May 2025
Very cool
May 2025
Thoughtful, experienced and open to listening. Pleasant
April 2025
Very knowledgeable and willing to share his expertise as the procedure went along. Made sure I was comfortable throughout.
March 2025
Very professional and courteous
March 2025
This provider was extremely patient. He spent a lot of time, did a very thorough evaluation, offered some very helpful treatment options, and overall, just a great experience, and we're very grateful. Thank you.
After training with Dr. Gian Corrado at Boston Children’s Hospital, Dr. Abiye Ibiebele rejoined him here at Mass General to build the robust emergency sports medicine program they had always envisioned.
Dr Ibiebele was very kind and patient and explained my diagnosis and treatment options thoroughly
I enjoyed my experience at this office. The clerks are always kind and they tried to fit me in as soon as they could. Very respectful. The provider was respectful. [redacted] I didn't get much advice on what to do with my issue besides if it keeps happening to get an MRI. I just wish I had a little more help on what to do with the pain besides ... Read More
It was good. I understood what problem I had. The provider was good. The doctor was good. Everything was good.
This office exudes kindness and compassion. I'm very grateful to have Dr. Ibiebele as my physician.
The radiologist that did my xray was very welcoming and efficient.
Very cool
Thoughtful, experienced and open to listening. Pleasant
Very knowledgeable and willing to share his expertise as the procedure went along. Made sure I was comfortable throughout.
Very professional and courteous
This provider was extremely patient. He spent a lot of time, did a very thorough evaluation, offered some very helpful treatment options, and overall, just a great experience, and we're very grateful. Thank you.