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Dr. Michelle Yao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Michelle Yao, MD
4.2 (4 Ratings)
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Dr. Michelle Yao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Mineola, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Michelle Yao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, NY.

About

Dr. Yao graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2004 and completed a residency at Kansas University. Dr. Michelle Yao, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, NY and has 21 years experience. Dr. Yao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Plainview Hospital, Long Island Community Hospital and Syosset Hospital. Dr. Yao has experience treating conditions like Trichiasis, Eyelid Disorders and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Yao received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Yao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yao also speaks Cantonese, Cantonese and Chinese. Dr. Yao is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trichiasis
Eyelid Disorders
Dry Eyes
Trichiasis
Eyelid Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pterygium
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Glaucoma
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Nearsightedness
Tear Duct Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Hordeolum
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Papillitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratophakia
Orbit Evisceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Eye Diseases
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brawny Scleritis
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Eye Diseases
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dissociated Nystagmus
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Latent Nystagmus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Migraine
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Miosis
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Allergy Testing
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
Argon Laser Surgery
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Tattooing
Cyclodialysis
Diabetes Eye Care
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
LASIK
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Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • IN Total Health
  • CareSource
  • Molina
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
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    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellcare of Georgia
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  • Medica
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  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Health Net
  • Community Health Choice
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  • Peach State Health Plan
  • HealthFirst
  • CareOregon
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Humana

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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Cantonese
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Gundersen Lutheran Hospital
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kansas University
    2007
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michelle Yao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yao's profile.

Dr. Yao frequently treats the following conditions: Trichiasis, Eyelid Disorders and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michelle Yao, MD is affiliated with Plainview Hospital, Long Island Community Hospital and Syosset Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michelle Yao, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Plainview Hospital

    888 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY

  • Long Island Community Hospital

    101 Hospital Rd, Patchogue, NY

  • Syosset Hospital

    221 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY