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Richard Yee

Ophthalmology

Richard Yee, MD

Houston, TX

Dr. Richard Yee, MD, is a Houston-based ophthalmologist with a subspecialty focus on dry eye disease, corneal disorders, cataracts, and refractive surgery, including LASEK and surface ablation techniques. He treats a broad range of conditions such as blepharitis, visual field defects, and ocular surface diseases, performing procedures like tear duct surgery, DSEK corneal transplantation, pterygium surgery, and cataract surgery more frequently than many peers. Dr. Yee serves patients of all ages,

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45+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology (ABOP)

Education & Training

  • Medical School: Joe R. & Theresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio (MD, 1979)
  • Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio (Ophthalmology, 1985)
  • Fellowship: University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee (Ophthalmology, 1985)

Peer Recognition

  • AcademicJoe M. Greene Jr. Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & Vitreous

Conditions & Treatments

Corneal DiseaseCataract SurgeryRefractive SurgeryNeuro-OphthalmologyDry Eye Syndrome

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Languages

English

Experience

45+ years in practice