Dr. Yeu earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL. She went on to complete a residency in ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, where she had the distinction of serving as Chief Resident from 2006 to 2007. She served as an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, where she completed a fellowship in Cornea, Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgery.
About Elizabeth Yeu
Dr. Yeu joined Virginia Eye Consultants in 2013. In addition to her medical role here, she also serves as an Assistant Professor at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and as the Medical Director of the CVP Mid-Atlantic Surgery Center. Additional roles Dr. Yeu fills include:
Board of Directors for the Virginia Eye Foundation
Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology
President-Elect of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Chair of the Cataract Section of the Ophthalmic News & Education (ONE) Network, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chair of the AAO Annual Meeting Refractive Surgery Sub-Committee
Dr. Yeu has published multiple scholarly articles. She is a sought-after lecturer on topics such as refractive cataract surgery, lid margin and dry eye disease management, and complex lens-based surgical procedures.
Credentials
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL - Medical Doctorate
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL - Surgical Transitional Internship
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Ophthalmology Residency
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations
- The Ophthalmologist’s Global Power List, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022
- Ophthalmic Innovations Summit (OIS) Clinical Rising Star Award, 2018
- Gold Medal Award, Intraocular Lens Implant and Refractive Society of India, 2017
- Castle Connelly Exceptional Women in Medicine Award, 2017
- Best Poster of Session, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, 2016
- Top 40 Under 40 Award, Hampton Roads Inside Business Journal, 2016
- Hampton Roads Inside Business, 40 Under 40 Award, 2016
- Castle Connolly Top Docs® Award, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- OSN Premier Surgeon: 300 Innovators in Refractive Cataract Surgery, 2016
- Ocular Surgery News: Among Top 300 Leading Surgeons in the U.S., 2016 & 2018
- Best Doctors® Award, 2013 – 2017
- Millennial Eye Award, 2015
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, 2014
- Foundation Research Grant Award, ASCRS, 2010
- Kirk R. Wilhelmus Fellow Research Award, 2008
- “Best Paper of Session” American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Symposium, 2008
- Horizon Fellow, 2007-2008
- Florida Medical Political Action Committee Medical Student of the Year, 2001
- Scott Gross Award
Awards & Recognition
- Virginia Surgery Center
Medical Director - CVP Mid-Atlantic
Executive Committee Member - Virginia Eye Foundation
Board Member - American Board of Ophthalmology
Examiner - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Chair, Ophthalmic News and Education Network Cataract Committee - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Annual Meeting Program Committee – Refractive Surgery - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic News and Education Refractive Surgery Subcommittee - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member - American Society of Progressive ENterprising Surgeons (ASPENS)
Founding Member - International Intraocular Implant club (IIIC)
Member - American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS)
Founding Member - American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery (AECOS)
Executive Committee Board member - Vanguard Ophthalmology Society
Founding Member - Ophthalmic Women/World Leaders
Member - International Society of Refractive Surgery
(ISRS) Member - Cornea Society
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What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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★★★★★4.9134 reviewsGoogle reviews from the "Elizabeth Yeu, MD" Google Business Profile. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
Everyone is so helpful and concerned at Virginia Eye Consultants. I especially thank Dr. Yeu for being so exceptionally brilliant and knowledgeable. She is a huge asset for every patient who is fortunate enough to be diagnosed by her. Also, a very warm and thankful shout-out extended to Ms. Cheryl Dorsey, who made me feel like a beloved family member. Can't say enough about this place. I'm so glad I found them. I have always received over-the'-top exceptional eye care with these professionals. Amelia Ann Hampton, Virginia
Great experience. Everyone was very courteous and professional. All aspects of cataract surgery were covered . Looking forward to the surgery soon. Review written by Harold Thompson.
Dr. Yeu is highly professional and extremely knowledgeable in her field. Even though Dr. Yeu is professional to the max, she's always able to make me feel at ease and very comfortable. I know that my eyes are receiving the very best care from anywhere on the east coast. I highly recommend Dr. Yeu!
Dr. Yeu is great!
The staff and facilities were excellent. The time required for the extensive testing and examination was less than I was told. The process was handled very efficiently and I was well informed about my upcoming surgery.
Dr. Yeu is the most competent and caring physician. Exceptional knowledge and capability paired with genuine concern for her patients. She is a rare gemstone in piles of rubble.
Kindness and accommodating
She is so skilled and a gifted doctor. She is kind and caring and explains things In a simple way.
DR. Yeu was very thorough explaining my condition from what she gathered through the tests. Left more informed and at ease from the answers that was given.
