Jennifer Yu

Undergraduate Education: BS, Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Michigan, 1995
Medical School: MD, Washington University School of Medicine, 2002
Post Graduate Education: PhD, Molecular Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, 2002
Internship: Transitional, Forest Park Hospital, 2003
Residency: Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine, 2006
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2008
Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Dr. Yu is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and a UW clinical assistant professor. Her clinical interest is in comprehensive eye care including dry eyes, blepharitis, cataracts and cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetes in the eye and macular degeneration. She was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She earned her bachelor’s degree with highest distinction from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She attended Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis and earned her Ph.D. in molecular biology and her M.D. Following her transitional internship at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis she returned to Washington University School of Medicine to complete her residency in ophthalmology.

Dr. Yu is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and a UW clinical assistant professor. Her clinical interest is in comprehensive eye care including dry eyes, blepharitis, cataracts and cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetes in the eye and macular degeneration. She was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She earned her bachelor’s degree with highest distinction from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She attended Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis and earned her Ph.D. in molecular biology and her M.D. Following her transitional internship at Forest Park Hospital in St. Louis she returned to Washington University School of Medicine to complete her residency in ophthalmology. Dr. Yu has been on the faculty at the University of Washington since 2008.  She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.  She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology as well as the Washington Association of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.  She teaches residents and medical students how to evaluate and treat a broad spectrum of eye diseases and also trains residents in cataract surgery.  She values both resident education and patient education and finds them fulfilling aspects of her career. Dr. Yu lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and two daughters.  Her pastimes include reading, skiing, cooking and family activities.

Eye Institute at Harborview

Location: 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 believe that good patient care starts with listening to the patient and addressing his or her concerns.  I also believe that health care is a partnership between the physician and the patient. This involves patient education and helping the patient make informed decisions."

Dr. Yu’s clinical interests include comprehensive eye care, including cataracts and cataract surgery, dry eyes, blepharitis glaucoma, diabetes in the eye and macular degeneration.

Dr. Yu’s research focuses on cataracts and cataract surgery.