Jennifer Tong-Young Yu M.D., Ph.D.
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Jennifer Tong-Young Yu M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology
- Blepharitis
- Cataracts
- Dry eye
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Everything was wonderful.Very attentive and competent medical staff.
Dr Jen Yu is the best of everything you want in a doctor. Her medical skills and knowledge are exceptional as is her listening, communication and her wonderful personality. She is a treasure
Dr. Yu is an extraordinary communicator who demonstrates exceptional listening skills. She is very efficient yet somehow does not make one feel rushed. I have a sense she has an extraordinary fund of knowledge and skill.
Dr. Yu is a very caring and efficient physician. She always helps me weigh the options. I have referred others to her many times.
Dr. Yu is an engaging and and knowledgeable caregiver who made sure to review my history and discuss any changes in my eye health and review options for future procedures.
Dr. Wu was thorough and helpful. She asked questions related to my eyesight and priorities and listened to my concerns. I trust this woman to take care of me.
I trust Dr. Jennifer Yu because she is knowledgeable and responsible. [...] I have been very happy to have her care, so I traveled this far to Harborview Medical Center.
Dr. Yu is the BEST. Top of her profession. Caring. Compassionate. There is no one we trust more.
Dr. Yu is terrific, very thoughtful, asks questions and listens to questions. The results of her care have been exceptional.
Dr. Yu is highly experienced, knowledgeable, concerned about my health, and talks to me as if I were her equal - she uses the utmost respect. I seek her out and will be very sad the day she moves on to a new position or hospital.
I was so blessed to have Dr Yu as my provider for my eyes. She is very patient and kind. Listened to all my concerns and made me comfortable with and hopeful for surgery and recovery. I have total faith in Dr Yu.
Dr. Yu is exceptional in every respect: very bright, considerate, helpful, upbeat. I trust her wholeheartedly and highly recommend her.
Dr. Yu Is an excellent ophthalmologist, but I would not refer people to harbor view as It is too hard to park it, and it is too challenging to get an appointment on the timely basis. I had to cancel my initial appointment with Dr. Yu Due to illness and the next available appointment was 15 months later
I have recommended Dr. Yu to friends with eye issues.
Dr. Yu is excellent. I am very pleased to be her patient.
Dr. Yu is a great listener and clear about options.
I believe Dr. Yu is the absolute best!
She is very Caring and a great Surgeon. I'm happy about working with her. She is very Professional & respectful.
Dr Yu it terrific!
It was my first time meeting with Dr Yu; I feel like the health of my [...] are in great hands. Blessed to get paired up with [...] and Dr Yu.
outstanding. A medical student observed and participated in my appointment, which was great before the doctor came in. Dr. YU is excellent. She did my cataract surgery in both eyes and I have the utmost confidence in her and her knowledge.
Dr. Yu is an excellent ophthalmologist and surgeon.
Dr. Yu is my favorite all-time doc. She is excellent on every dimension of care. Excellent communicator.
Dr. Yu is the BEST
Dr. Yu is the best!
Jennifer T Yu and staff were very professional.
Dr. Yu is wonderful!
Such a great visit with Dr. Jennifer Yu! [...]
I have referred family members already.Dr. Yu is "aces" all the way.
Dr. Yu is very attentive, friendly and professional.
Dr. Yu was friendly, engaged, interested in my feedback, and clear in her explanations regarding my conditions and available options.
Could not have better . Excellent and respectful communication .
Dr Yu is excellent in every way. I have recommended her to several friends.
Very good doctor
Have already recommended Dr Yu to a friend.
Dr. Yu and her staff provide the highest level of care, both professional and compassionately as fellow humans. Dr. Yu was incredibly thorough in listening and investigating our concerns and diagnosing symptoms and providing clear direction for care.
Dr. Yu is amazing!
I love Dr. Yu's upbeat and positive personality. I trust her professionalism and always feel confident under her care for my eyes.
Dr. Yu was kind and informative
The doctor and her care team were very professional and friendly
Dr. Yu was exceptional with listening, explaining and planning.
About Jennifer Tong-Young Yu
Jennifer Tong-Young, M.D., is a board certified ophthalmologist at the Eye Institutes at Harborview and UW Medical Center and a UW clinical associate professor of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Yu is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of eye conditions such as dry eye, cataracts and glaucoma. She believes that good patient care starts with listening to the patient and that healthcare is a partnership between the physician and the patient.
Dr. Yu earned her M.D. and Ph.D. at Washington University, St. Louis. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Washington Association of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. She teaches residents and medical students how to evaluate and treat a broad spectrum of eye diseases and also trains residents in cataract surgery.
Personal Interests
Dr. Yu lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and two daughters. Her pastimes include reading, skiing, cooking and family activities.
Education and Training
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Washington University SOMMedical education, 2002Washington University SOMResidency, OphthalmologyForest Park HospitalInternship
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, 2008, American Board of Ophthalmology