Allison Yee, MD, FACS
Meet Allison Yee, MD, FACS
Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Allison Yee brings over 15 years of oculofacial plastic surgery experience to Azul Plastic Surgery. Over her professional medical career, Dr. Allison Yee has performed over 15,000 upper eyelid, 2,000 lower eyelid surgeries and over 2,000 brow lift surgeries. She specializes in both the surgical and non-surgical face and neck rejuvenation. She has extensive experience with some of the newest less-invasive procedures for face and neck rejuvenation and has a passion for facial fat grafting. She has also performed over 10,000 neurotoxin and 5,000 facial injectable procedures. She is recognized as one of the top aesthetic physicians in the Fort Myers and Southwest Florida market. In 2021, she won the Best Eyelid Surgeon in Southwest Florida. She is also a leader in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments for the Asian patient community.
Dr. Allison Yee comes from a long line of both surgeons and artists. As a fourth-generation ophthalmic surgeon, she studied the sciences and trained in the meticulous art of intraocular and periocular/facial surgery. Additionally, like her mother, she studied the fine arts and art history during her college career. After completion of residency, Dr. Allison Yee completed a two-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery where she worked in a high-volume trauma setting and spent years honing her skills in intricate periocular/facial reconstruction and the latest techniques for surgical facial rejuvenation. This fusion of both surgery and the arts led to a perfect blend of function and beauty.
Dr. Allison Yee graduated from Indiana University with an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts and Art History in 2001 with Summa Cum Laude honors. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2006. After completion of residency, Dr. Allison Yee completed a two-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery where she worked in a high-volume trauma setting and spent years honing her skills in intricate periocular and facial reconstruction. Over the past 8 years, she has practiced as an oculofacial plastic surgeon at Eye Centers of Florida. In 2018, Dr. Allison Yee was the recipient of the Patient’s Choice Reward recognizing the difference as a physician she has made in the lives of her patients. She is a board certified with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Allison Yee is a member of American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association of Women Surgeons, Women in Ophthalmology, Florida Medical Association and Lee County Medical Society. In 2021, she won the Best Eyelid Surgeon in Southwest Florida award. An avid gardener and orchid enthusiast, Dr. Allison Yee is married and loves spending time with her 2 children (13 and 15) and husband. She and her family have lived in the Fort Myers area for the last 10 years. She and her family have 2 dogs, Mills and Gia, that were both rescues.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
- Indiana University School of Medicine – (8/2002–6/2006)
Indianapolis, IN
Doctor of Medicine - Indiana University – (7/1998-6/2001)
Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts- Art History/Biology, Highest Honors - Indiana University – (7/1998-6/2001)
Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts- Art History/Biology, Highest Honors - Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis – (6/2000–8/2000)
Indianapolis, IN – (6/2001–8/2001)
Undergraduate- Pre-medical - Richmond College – (5/1999-7/1999)
Florence, Italy
Undergraduate- Art History, Fine Arts - Boston University – (8/1997–6/1998)
Boston, MA
Undergraduate- Art History/Biology
Post Graduate Education And Training
- St. Vincent’s Hospital – (6/2006–6/2007)
Indianapolis, IN
Transitional Medicine Residency - Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology – (7/2007–6/2010)
Indianapolis, IN
Ophthalmology Residency - Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery/Interface Aesthetic Surgery – (8/1/2010–6/30/2012)
Midwest Eye Institute/ Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology
Indianapolis, IN
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship - Preceptors: Richard Burgett MD, FACS; Ron Martin MD, FACS; Michael Welsh
MD, FACS; Scott Hobson MD, FACS; Jon Langford MD, FACS- Specialized training in both functional and cosmetic surgical treatment of periocular area (eyelids, eyebrow, forehead), mid-face and orbit
- Extensive training in surgical treatment of facial and orbital trauma
400 fracture repairs as primary surgeon - Worked closely with nationally recognized ocularists in treating anophthalmic patients both surgically and post-operatively
- Dedicated training in cosmetic surgery for facial rejuvenation
- Training in both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation
Worked with multiple local cosmetic Plastic surgeons to learn facial and neck rejuvenation procedures
Focused in the latest facial rejuvenation techniques using neuromodulators, fillers/re-volumization and lasers - Worked with ophthalmology residents, staffing clinic and staffing oculoplastic cases. Involved in resident education and lecture series/grand rounds
- Appointed as part-time staff at the Richard L Roudebush Veterans Hospital performing oculoplastic procedures and training residents
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Board Certification 6/11/2017
Employment
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 10/2012- 10/2020
Eye Centers of Florida - Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon 10/2020- 4/2022
Garramone Plastic Surgery - Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon 4/2022- present
Azul Cosmetic Surgery
Professional Society Memberships (past and present)
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American College of Surgeons
- Association of Women Surgeons
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Executives
- American Medical Association
- American Medical Association’s Political Action Committee
- Florida Medical Association
- Lee County Medical Society
- Women in Ophthalmology
- Golden Key Honors Society
- National Collegiate Honor Society
Professional Society Memberships (past and present)
- Highest Distinction/Summa Cum Laude- Indiana University 2001
- Golden Key Honors Society
- Phi Beta Kappa
- National Collegiate Honor Society
- ART Award Recipient- Indiana University 2001
- Dean’s List Indiana University
- 2021 voted Best Eyelid Surgeon in Southwest Florida