Yewlin Chee, MD

Undergraduate Education: AB, Molecular Biology, Princeton University, 2004
Medical School: MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2009

Post-Graduate Education:
Internship: Internal Medicine, Crozer Chester Medical Center, 2010
Residency: Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School - Mass Eye and Ear, 2013
Fellowship: Vitreo-Retinal Fellowship, Harvard Medical School - Mass Eye and Ear, 2016
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2015
Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Sub-Specialty Societies: American Society of Retina Specialists, Vit-Buckle Society

Dr. Chee was raised in Redmond, WA. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and completed her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She performed her residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology, after which she was selected to join the faculty as the Chief Resident and Director of the Ocular Trauma Service. Following her chief year, Dr. Chee continued her training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where she completed her vitreoretinal fellowship. She lives in Seattle, Washington, and enjoys traveling, Vinyasa yoga, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Eye Institute at Harborview

Location: Harborview Medical Center 908 Jefferson St., 7th Floor Seattle, WA Clinic Phone: 206-744-2020 Clinic Fax: 206-897-4320

Mailing Address: Box 359608 325 Ninth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Academic Phone: 206-543-7250

"I aim to provide excellent care for my patients by first understanding how their retinal disease affects their quality of life and then by educating my patients such that 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."

2015 Chief Retina Fellow at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

2015 Best Fellow Surgical Video/CONNECT Network Grant at Vit-Buckle Society Meeting

2013 Chief Resident and Director of Eye Trauma Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

2011 Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Leadership Grant for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Mid-Year Forum/Congressional Advocacy Day

2008 Jeffrey W. Berger Medical Student Research in Ophthalmology Award for the top medical student ophthalmology research at the University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Chee specializes in medical and surgical vitreoretinal disease, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, macular edema, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, retinal detachment, and ocular trauma.

Dr. Chee’s research interests include posterior segment manifestations of ocular trauma and the optimization of resident and fellow ophthalmic training.