Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Yuri McKee is a board-certified ophthalmic surgeon with fellowship training in corneal and reconstructive surgery from the Emory Eye Center. His clinical and surgical expertise includes corneal disease, complex anterior segment surgery, and refractive surgery. Dr. McKee takes pride in providing high-quality care to every patient, working directly with individuals to ensure they are fully informed about their vision care needs.
Dr. McKee specializes in advanced corneal transplant techniques, premium cataract surgery, anterior segment reconstruction, glaucoma surgery, and refractive surgery. He has authored peer-reviewed articles on corneal transplantation and the repair of dislocated intraocular lenses, and has served as Executive Editor for three books on advanced ophthalmic surgery. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his patient-centered approach and his active involvement in advancing ophthalmic surgery.
Before his ophthalmology training, Dr. McKee served six years as an active-duty US Air Force flight surgeon, attaining the rank of Major. His military service included roles as medical director of an Aerospace Medicine Clinic and course director for a high-performance aircraft training program. He was recognized with multiple military medals and awards, including a Command Flight Surgeon of the Year distinction.
Training

Corneal and Reconstructive Surgery
Emory University
Fellowship
Surgical internship
University of Minnesota
ResidencyOphthalmology
Louisiana State University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Residency
Awards & Honors
Outstanding Graduating Resident Award
Louisiana State University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation Ophthalmology Residency
Top 5th percentile award on ophthalmology in-service exam
Research scholarship for developing a novel sustained ocular surface drug delivery system
Patent on a sustained ocular surface drug delivery technique
Command Flight Surgeon of the Year
U.S. Air Force
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- AZ, GA, IN
- License Numbers
- 49741, 63927, 01071067A


