What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.96
Average wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.98
“Dr. Yee is very quick and efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. She always provides a nice personal touch to her service. It's a great experience going to her office, plus she has a nice selection of glasses available to purchase.”
Gregory S.December 9, 2025
“Dr. Yee is always on time, thorough, and provides expertise in a very friendly and professional manner.”
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About Dr. Elaine Yee
Dr. Elaine Yee received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Yee completed internships at the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center in Montrose, NY and in the Specialty Contact Lens Service at the University Eye Center in New York City. She is currently licensed to practice therapeutic optometry in the state of New York. She has extensive training in primary optometric care with emphasis on contact lens fittings as well as diagnosing and managing ocular conditions such as dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
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Education and training
- State University of New York, Doctor of Optometry
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1891924486
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.96
Wait time
4.93
Bedside manner
4.98
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Dr. Yee is always on time, thorough, and provides expertise in a very friendly and professional manner.
December 5, 2025Initials hidden
Loved Dr. Yee! She’s very kind and reasonably priced. And took insurance which is hard to find in Manhattan!
Less than 1 year agoAlexandria F.Verified patient
Dr Yee was excellent! This was a great experience and she helped me get the right prescription for my eyes. Very happy!
February 26, 2024Heidi H.Verified patient
Always a pleasure seeing Dr. Yee for my annual eye check! She takes time with her patients and is a wonderful listener.
July 25, 2023Steven K.Verified patient
Dr. Yee and her staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I would give Dr. Yee the highest recommendation possible.
January 12, 2022Sean G.Verified patient
Appointment was super efficient (even though I was a little late) and Dr. Yee is always great. Very helpful and kind.
June 27, 2023Nichole V.Verified patient
She's really nice and professional, totally recommend it.
March 10, 2026Vinicius A.Verified patient
Dr. Yee is very attentive and thorough in her examination. The appointment was on time and efficient.
October 21, 2024Jake C.Verified patient
Dr. Yee is amazing! She really gets to know you as a person. She’s absolutely lovely and I will definitely keep seeing her!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Really recommend Dr. Yee and her staff. They helped me choose the right contacts and helped me navigate my new eye insurance.
September 21, 2017Kimberly O.Verified patient
Very pleasant visit, insurance coverage clearly explained, no upselling on frames, and very thorough eye exam. Will return.
August 17, 2019Initials hidden
I really liked the office and the people who worked there. The doctor was thorough. The selection of frames was very nice.
May 18, 2021Asya B.Verified patient
Love love this doctor. If you work in theater she understands the blight of getting the right pair of glasses for backstage!
December 12, 2018Initials hidden
Attentive, professional, genionely friendly, couldn’t recommend more. My contacta are great, will be always coming back.
January 20, 2022Olga Maria Cecilia P.Verified patient
Loved Dr. Yee!!! I haven’t been able to find an eye doctor in the city that I liked, but I will return to Dr. Yee for sure!
April 19, 2019Lauren Z.Verified patient
Highly recommend Dr. Yee. Knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience and will go back.
February 26, 2025Ben K.Verified patient
She is wonderful and always professional. I will always see her every year. I am glad that I found her and you will too.
June 4, 2020Christopher R.Verified patient
Dr. Elaine Yee was extremely personal and explained everything to me as this was my first visit. Would highly recommend!
December 16, 2018Molly W.Verified patient
Such a great experience. Quick, efficient, friendly service. Will definitely go back again!
November 15, 2024Gregory S.Verified patient
I really liked this doctor, she was super personable and kind. It is a small office, but I didn’t mind personally.
April 26, 2022Gemma B.Verified patient
Absolutely the best optometry appointment I’ve ever been to. Choosing my glasses was an absolute delight with Stephen
August 17, 2019David G.Verified patient
Always a delight and I always feel like I am in good hands. Everything about the store is 5 stars. Highly recommended!
February 28, 2018Christopher R.Verified patient
Love her! I've been visiting Dr. Yee for many years. She is always so friendly and personable. Great bedside manner.
More than 1 year agoArianna M.Verified patient
Smart, friendly, efficient optometrist. Small but very functional office. Excellent overall experience.
August 4, 2023Gregory S.Verified patient
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Clean office and I was seen within 5 minutes of my scheduled appointment time.
July 25, 2014Jasmine T.Verified patient
Very pleasant and kind individual. Expedient service. Will keep going back, as I have been for the last 5 years.
More than 1 year agoTeresa L.Verified patient
Love her. Best prescription I have ever gotten from an optometrist, and I've been getting glasses for a long time.
May 10, 2017Stewart K.Verified patient
Excellent visit. On time. Professional. Personable. Very helpful and informative. Fantastic office overall.
September 17, 2016David B.Verified patient
Great visit! Would recommend Dr. Yee. The best visit I've ever had to the eye doctor. Very smooth. Friendly Staff.
More than 1 year agoDonnie B.Verified patient
I really appreciate her attention to detail and friendliness. She is the best eye doctor ever. Highly recommend!
September 3, 2020Jinseong K.Verified patient
Very friendly and knowledgeable. Took the patience to really customize my prescription. Highly recommend Dr. Yee!
More than 1 year agoGautam A.Verified patient
My girls and I have been seeing Elaine for 3 years now and we love her.. she is friendly and very easy with kids.
June 17, 2015Claudia C.Verified patient
Love everything about Dr Yee and her office. Friendly, courteous, and helpful. Would recommend.
March 12, 2024Katrina M.Verified patient
Very professional and knowledgable. I felt like I was in good hands. Was patient and answered all my questions.
May 13, 2019Andrea G.Verified patient
She was really patient to hear me out but was also quick with the process. I would visit her again in the future
November 3, 2018Rashmi U.Verified patient
She was very attentive. Spent time making sure I was getting the best possible glasses. I was very satisfied.
September 11, 2018Daniel S.Verified patient
Fantastic! The office staff is friendly, and Elaine is so professional and charismaritic! Will be going again.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was very thorough in her explanations and patient in answering my questions. She was also very personable!
May 9, 2018Sarah G.Verified patient
Dr. Yee was fantastic! Very personable and kind, I was seen right away and all my questions were answered!
September 22, 2021Cailey T.Verified patient
Dr. Yee was very effective, she explained me every detail of the questions I had. She was also very friendly.
October 30, 2015Estuardo S.Verified patient
It was the best eye doctor appointment I had! Excellent bedside manner, great listener and no wait time!
August 2, 2022Sebnem G.Verified patient
She’s beyond thorough and wants to make sure her patients have the best vision possible. Awesome optometrist!
December 5, 2018Initials hidden
The Doctor is very swift highly sharp and extremely available for her Patients !
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June 3, 2015Didier P.Verified patient
Dr. Elaine Yee was great! She's super friendly and listens to all your concerns and experiences.
July 25, 2023Yoonseo C.Verified patient
I was a bit early for my appointment, she is extremely thorough and professional. I would recommend Dr. Yee
February 3, 2017Donna M.Verified patient
Great service and worked with my insurance plan to get me the best rates on new contact lenses and glasses.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I love Dr. Elaine Yee not only is she professional, but she listens and takes her time with her patients.
February 29, 2020Merlinda H.Verified patient
Dr. Yee was warm, professional, and available to answer questions throughout my eye exam experience.
May 23, 2022Emma R.Verified patient
Elaine is an active listener and extremely informative. Great experience!
January 24, 2025Initials hidden
It was great! Effective, to the point, Dr. Yee was able to answer any all of my questions in record time.
July 28, 2018Joseph R.Verified patient
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Where is Dr. Elaine Yee's office located?
Dr. Elaine Yee's office is located at 1387 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Elaine Yee?
Dr. Elaine Yee frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Elaine Yee on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Elaine Yee speak?
Dr. Elaine Yee speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Elaine Yee in reviews?
1529 patients have reviewed Dr. Elaine Yee. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.96/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.93/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.