Dr. Jennifer Lee, MD FACS is a board certified ophthalmologist who offers a range of eye services to help you attain the clearest vision possible. Jennifer’s gentle, thorough, and sincere professionalism have been greatly appreciated by our patients.
Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania to Korean immigrant parents, Jennifer grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Her father was a tenured professor of laboratory medicine at the University of North Dakota and also owned a private veterinarian clinic.
Jennifer attended Northwestern University where she graduated Magna cum Laude from the School of Education and Social Policy. She was then accepted to the prestigious Northwestern Medical School, and after her rotation in ophthalmology, she knew she had found her calling in the field of eyes. One of the few fields that allows a physician to know her patients well, ophthalmology also offers cutting edge microscopy surgery. “One of the best things about being an ophthalmologist is giving someone back one of their vital senses, and that is more rewarding than anyone can imagine,” Dr. Lee says.
In addition to working at Washington Pacific Eye Associates, Jennifer teaches cataract surgery at the University of Washington, instructing the ophthalmology residents on the most advanced surgical techniques available. She also has a clinic at Harborview Medical center one day a week serving our most underserved patient population in Washington State.
In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, skiing, dancing, and hiking. Jennifer and her Boston Terrier, Starla, reside in Kirkland, Washington.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Northwestern University
University of Iowa (Residency)
Practice
Washington Pacific Eye Associates
Affiliation
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
University of Washington Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Clinical Instructor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle
Department of Ophthalmology Research Grant 2003, University of Iowa
Magna Cum Laude, Northwestern University
Pi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Northwestern University,Dean’s List
Northwestern University,Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Northwestern University, National Science Foundation Grant
National Merit Scholarship
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Bronze Medalist, AAKF Karate National Competitions
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Emergency Room Consultant of the Month, Overlake hospital
Teaching Attending of the year 2008, University of Washington Ophthalmology
"Top Doctor"- Checkbook.org 2011
"Top Ophthamologist in Kirkland, WA"- International Association of Healthcare Professionals
“Wegoners Granulomatosis“ Photo essay,Consultant, 2000 Feb (42): 345-347 Lee JJ, Ravi G
“The design of contact lenses that predictably induce spherical aberration in similar quantities and zones to eyes that have undergone myopic photorefractive keratectomy or laser epithelial keratomileusis” ARVO 2003 Poster session, Lee JJ, Sindt C, Farjo AA
“Suturing Materials and Needles,” Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery. Anthony C. Arnold. 2006. 75-81.? American Academy of Ophthalmology, Basic Science Series?Lee JJ, Carter K Lee JJ.
“Ocular Trauma Score at a County Hospital. Uses and limitations.” Presented at the Iowa Eye Alumni day. University of Iowa, Iowa City. 2007 MA Slahaugh, M Shaw, J Brown, J Lee:
“Use of the Ocular Trauma Score In Traumatic Rubptured Globe Injuries in a County Hospital.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2008 JS Brown, M Slabaugh, M Wu, JJ Lee:
“Open Globe Injuries Following Penetrating Keratoplasty.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research In Vision and Ophthalmology, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2008. J. Knippers, M.A. Slabaugh, J. Brown, J. Lee. Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
“Comparision of Ocular Trauma Score and Classification and Regression Tree Analysis Model in Tertiary Care Center.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research In Vision and Ophthalmology, Ft Lauderdale, FL 2009 M.S. Soontornvachrin, J.S. Brown, M.A. Slabaugh, J.J. Lee. Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
“Vision Survival After Traumatic Open Globe Injury Following Previous Penetrating Ocular Surgery at a Tertiary Care County Hospital: Comparison With Two Published Prognostic Models.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Research In Vision and Ophthalmology, Ft Lauderdale, FL 2009
“The Effect of Spherical Aberration Induced by a Contact Lens on Subjective and Objective Visual Function”?ARVO 2004 Poster Session?Lee JJ, Sindt C, Farjo AA
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
5.00
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An overall very pleasant experience (as far as doc appointments go)!
April 2, 2012Initials hidden
Dr. Lee was very patient when answering all my various questions.
April 20, 2012Carol W.Verified patient
Excellent!
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check-up
More than 1 year agoAM
All great
More than 1 year agoDB
very knowledgeable and efficient
March 30, 2012Marian S.Verified patient
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March 29, 2012Li C.Verified patient
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospital is Dr. Jennifer Lee affiliated with?
Dr. Jennifer Lee is affiliated with Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and Overlake Hospital Medical Center.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jennifer Lee?
Dr. Jennifer Lee frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jennifer Lee on their profile.
9 patients have reviewed Dr. Jennifer Lee. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.