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 explained my condition with clarity and provided excellent recommendations. I am impressed with her knowledge.
Truely Excellent doctor. She is very talented and VERY,VERY smart. Communicates well.
Dr. Chee is the best physician I have ever encountered. She has the knowledge, skills and experience to provide quality outcomes, but she is distinguished from others by her manner in interacting with me. She has provided me calmness, confidence and total trust in her care for my well-being.
Dr Chee provided clear and concise information regarding the interpretation of the test results, the health of my eyes and care decisions. I would recommend her to anyone needed retinal care or treatment. The staff members working with her were efficient, friendly and caring.
Dr Chee's care and communication was excellent and much appreciated.
Dr Chee was very knowledgeable and explain to my concerns with detail that I understand so I can decide the next treatment.
Dr. Chee is incredibly patient, kind, thorough. She is a great listener. She is the best!
Dr. Chee is wonderful!
Dr. Chee is excellent!
Dr Yewlin Chee is amazing. SHE ALWAYS MAKES ME FEEL BETTER MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY AFTER SEEING HER THAN I FELT BEFORE SEEING HER. She always asks about my general health. WHAT A CARING PERSON!!
Dr Chee is excellent. I did not even know that she had already given me the eye shot.
Very knowledgeable and informative, friendly.
Dr. Chee is a wonderful doctor!
Dr. Yewlin Chee is very kind and a compassionate person. I would recommend her care to anyone.
I receive excellent care From my providers. [...], and Dr Chee provide excellent care and are genuinely interested in my wellbeing.
Both doctors I saw, Dr. Yewlin Chee and Dr.[...] , were excellent in their care and communication. I appreciated that they provided information clearly and directly, including treatment options and their recommendations. Drs Chee and [...] each took the necessary time to answer all of my questions to my satisfaction and were a pleasure to speak with.
Dr Chee is an excellent provider.
Dr. Chee is fantastic! [...]
Dr Chee was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Dr. Chee is a compassionate, caring, very organize and very good in explaining the condition of my retina. I thank her for taking care of my eyes/retina.
Dr. Chee is outstanding in every possible way.
Dr. Chee is an EXCELLENT physician - in her technical knowledge & skills and friendliness and professionalism.
Dr. Chee has taken care of my eyes. I believe that she saved my eyes. Great doctor.
Dr. Chee was very efficient but also generous with her time with me. It was a valuable consult.
Dr. Chee is very friendly, warm, and professional!
The staff was polite and well trained. Dr. Chee was professional and friendly. It was a very comfortable visit.
Dr. Chee was wonderful at both evaluating and explaining my condition.
Dr.Chee is simply outstanding.She remembers patients,and their issues .She is very knowledgeable.
Dr Chee, [...] and the CNA were just great in courtesy just glad to be with the care group
I have a lot of trust in Dr. Chee. Knowledgeable & caring.
She is very thorough re: Explanations.
I say this every time but, in my opinion, Dr. Chee and the rest of my UW Medicine care team have collectively hung the moon!
Dr yewlin is very warm hearted Dr with great accuracy in explaining health issues and overall diagnosis..a very caring Dr that wants her patients to care about their eyes
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 was outstanding she was kind informative and professional.
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.
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 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