Yewlin E. Chee M.D.

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Yewlin E. Chee M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Medical and surgical retina care
- Telehealth services
- Ophthalmology
Locations
Karalis Johnson Retina Center at South Lake Union
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Chee is an excellent physician
I really care for Dr. Chee and even though Harborview is too far for me to drive, I go there because of Dr. Chee.
Dr is very good and VERY smart. Not everyone is so blessed.
Dr Chee is very caring
Dr. Chee is wonderful!
Dr. Chee is wonderful.
I have been a patient of Dr.Chee for many years and have complete confidence in her. She is exceptionally good at the explaining issues and proceedures. I would and have recommended her to others.
Dr Chee and her staff are the best at what they do. I could not ask for better care and my whole experience has been the amazing. Thank You for all that you do.
Dr. Chee is clearly thoughtful and unrushed in discussing treatment options with us.
Dr. Chee is outstanding. Professional, answered all of my questions.
Excellent care -- Dr. Chee and her staff are very responsive, friendly and professional. I'm fortunate to have her as my retina specialist.
Excellent Professional service
She is excellent! Patient, understanding, helpful and calming!
Dr Chee is the epotomie of what the surgeon/patient relationship should be. I was really impressed by her empathy, listening, encouragement, positive and realistic manner. She made me feel safe, respected and the sole focus of our time together.
I felt Dr Chee was very knowledgeable and provided excellence!
Wasn't the first time with my doctor. I have found my doctor to be attentive, patient, and thoughtful, and so I have chosen to stay with her for multiple years now.
I like Dr Chee who is very knowledgeable and responsible. She checked my chart and reviewed my OCT result before talking to me, I appreciate her very much and hope you will open an ophthalmology clinic in Eastside!
Dr. Chee is outstanding- gentle, optimistic, helpful, and highly competent.
Dr. Chee is an outstanding physician.
I love everything about Dr. Chee! I feel she is. Saving my eye sight.
Dr. Chee is fantistic! I think she and my entire UW care team hung the moon!
Dr. Chee is extremely thorough and patient with all of my questions. I am extremely happy with her.
Dr. Yewlin Chee was fantastic. Thank you for your outstanding care. Best Regards [...]
I have been seeing Dr. Chee for [...]. She is absolutely the best
Dr Chee is wonderful! I look forward to my visit every year. She always takes time to explain everything and makes sure I understand and have any questions answered. I have recommended her to friends.
Dr. Chee is the absolute best in the field!
Dr. Chee is very knowledgeable and understanding.
Dr. Chee was thorough and clear. She helped me understand the process of macular degeneration, my options and risks. She administered a shot immediately instead of having me get another appointment. I look forward to having her be my doctor.
Dr. Chee is very kind and understanding. She takes time to talk to my Mom clearly on her pocket talker. Mom is also hard of hearing.
Dr. Chee was very nice to me and she is concern with (me) patients feeling.
Dr was excellent. She could give reasonable answers to questuins that were not able to be answered by other dooctors. Truely EXCELLENT!
Dr Chee is knowledgeable and very kind and patient.
Dr Chee is the literal BEST! [...] The care, concern, and professionalism from Dr Chee is unparalleled.
I have had Dr Chee since January 2018 and I would highly recommend her. She is professional and explains things in ways that are easily grasped. She explains any options is needed and explains the pros and cons allowing me to make sound competent decisions. While being to see me in an annual basis, she is always open to seeing me if I have an immediate need.
Dr. Chee is very attentive and thorough. She is personable and very knowledgeable.
Excellent care by Dr. Chee
Dr. Chee is an excellent doctor. Very thorough and patient. I feel very safe with her.
Dr. Chee is very friendly, informative, and gives you 110%
Dr. Chee is an expert communicator and listener. She answered my questions, showed me my eye scans with explanations, helped me understand the state of my condition. I left feeling well-cared for.
My experience with disappointment was excellent the doctor explaining everything and I do have another appointment coming up which I am looking forward to
Dr. Yewlin Chee is one of the most pleasant doctors I have ever seen.
Dr. Chee is amazing! I was referred to her by Dr. [...]. She is so knowledgeable and took her time.
I have always received stellar care from Dr. Chee and have recommended her to my family & friends if they ever need her specialty and expertise.
Dr. Chee is excellent.
Dr. Chee was very professional and personal to make me feel comfortable and to explain various exams clearly. She listened attentively and addressed my concerns thoroughly.
Appreciate Dr. Chee's clarity. Very personable.
Dr Chee was enthusiastic, listened well and answered all my questions. I enjoyed the visit.
Dr. Chee is excellent!
Dr. Chee was happy to answer my questions
Good experience - we discussed a possible change in medication and she brought up an example so I could see it wouldn't help.
About Yewlin E. Chee
Yewlin Chee, M.D., is a board certified Ophthalmologist at the Eye Institute at Harborview and a UW associate professor of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Chee aims to provide excellent care for patients by understanding how their retinal disease affects their quality of life, and then by educating them so they have a clear understanding of their condition and treatment options. Together, my patients and I develop a personalized treatment plan using the latest appropriate medical and surgical therapies.
Dr. Chee earned her M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Her clinical and research interests include medical and surgical vitreoretinal disease including diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, macular edema, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, retinal detachment, ocular trauma and the optimization of resident and fellow ophthalmic training.
Personal Interests
Dr. Chee enjoys traveling, Vinyasa yoga, cooking and spending time with her family.
Education and Training
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Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School ProgramFellowship, 2016, Vitreoretinal Disease and SurgeryMassachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School ProgramTeaching Appointment, 2016Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School ProgramResidency, 2014, OphthalmologyCrozer-Chester Medical CenterInternship, 2010University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineMedical Education, 2009
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, 2015, American Board of Ophthalmology