Nahyoung Grace Lee, MD

Nahyoung Grace Lee, MD

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4.657275 average rating from 433 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Stoneham, MA
  • Boston, MA

Dr. Lee is an ophthalmic plastic surgeon and a member of the Mass. Eye and Ear Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, as well as the Center for Thyroid Eye Disease and Orbital Surgery. Her areas of special interest include: orbit, eyelid, and tear drainage system dysfunctions, orbital tumors and inflammations, traumatic lacerations and fractures, and reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid surgery.

After graduating from Johns Hopkins University with an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience, Dr. Lee completed her medical training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. During medical school, she received numerous awards and scholarships, including the National Science Foundation Research Scholar award and the Harold Lamport Student Research Award. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California. Subsequently, she completed a fellowship in Ocular Pathology and Oncology at the Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University where she received specialized training in the treatment of ocular tumors.

Dr. Lee joined Mass. Eye and Ear as a Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, where in addition to her clinical subspecialty training, she engaged in innovative research on orbital angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in thyroid eye disease, which she published as co-first author in the journal, Ophthalmology. During fellowship training, Dr. Lee received the competitive AUPO research award given to four residents or fellows in the country each year for her research in gene expression in non-specific orbital inflammation. She further honed her subspecialty and surgical training during a two-year Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Mass. Eye and Ear and received the prestigious Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award (most promising ophthalmologists) as well as the Fellow of the Year teaching award at Mass Eye and Ear. After completing fellowship, she received additional specialized training in Asian eyelid surgery in Seoul, Korea.

Dr. Lee is a reviewer for numerous journals including Ophthalmology, Survey of Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She is currently involved with the American Board of Ophthalmology as an oral board examiner. Her research interests include clinical trials for targeted therapy in thyroid eye disease, clinical research in ocular oncology, and developing a mouse model of orbital inflammation.

Clinical Interests

Ophthalmic plastic surgery with specialized expertise in Asian eyelid surgery, ocular oncology, ophthalmic pathology

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2014
  • Fellowship: Casey Eye Institute, Ocular Pathology and Oncology, 2011
  • Residency: University of Southern California / LAC + USC Medical Center, Ophthalmology, 2010
  • Internship: Kaiser, Los Angeles Medical Center, General Surgery, 2007
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2006

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Korean
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.657275 average rating from 433 reviews

  • Very nice with great bedside manner. Listened to me and was very clear with instructions and treatment. Dr. Lee adds v add lie to the organization.

    2026-07-08

  • Dr. Lee is the consummate professional combination of skill, kindness, humor and patience if a body is skittish. The luck I had with becoming her patient cannot be understated. I am so grateful for her care.

    2026-07-06

  • I was made to feel that Dr. Lee wanted me to understand what was happening and everything that was done. She was very personable, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She took time with me to explain my situation thoroughly so I could understand, which makes a big difference when you're apprehensive about what the future may hold in terms of my fracture. I felt extremely confident and satisfied in the care that I received from Dr. Lee and feel extremely blessed that she was and is my doctor for this situation and the care that I received from all the staff and everybody at Mass General.

    2026-07-08

  • Drs. Lee, [redacted] and nurse [redacted] are exceptional in their professions and caring attitudes.

    2026-07-03

  • Dr. Lee did an excellent job on my eye surgery. She explained everything before and during the procedure. I felt confident in her and I'm very pleased with the results.

    2026-07-04

  • Everything was fine. [redacted]

    2026-07-01

  • Dr. Lee was incredibly clear and made sure I understood important information

    2026-06-30

  • My follow up appointment with Dr. Lee was exemplary care. I had braced myself for telling my history and situation multiple times to the MA, then a fellow, then who-knows-who, and finally the MD of record. The MA was efficient, and then Dr. Lee came in directly which impressed me. My symptoms and history were unusual and she was attentive, clear, and detailed in her exam and discussion. Because I was feeling better by the time my consult appointment happened, it would have been easy for her to dismiss things as resolved, and I was very grateful that she, instead, took everything very seriously and evaluated me thoroughly. She even gave me her direct contact phone number in the instance that a return of symptoms occurred. This was a smart medical decision of her to make given the nature of my past symptoms, but definitely went way beyond my expectation and was unexpected. I felt in expert hands, and also that I have an established specialist and know what to do if anything occurs in the future.

    2026-06-13

  • I question the accuracy of the manual testing

    2026-06-10

  • I only met her once. It's too soon to know much about her. After the surgery I'll know how good she is.

    2026-06-11

  • Dr. Lee saw me promptly and conducted the examination efficiently. She prescribed a course of action and encouraged me to contact her with any questions or concerns at the conclusion of the drug therapy course. I plan on adviser her of my condition at the end of the two-week course.

    2026-06-09

  • Doctor was professional and helpful

    2026-06-08

  • Kind, efficient, and beautiful office.

    2026-06-07

  • Thank you

    2026-06-07

  • Dr Lee is a wonderful physician. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient and professional. I was very fortunate to have her as my care provider. MGH is very lucky to have her. I hope you appreciate Dr Lee as much as I do.

    2026-06-07

  • I love going there the staff very friendly and respectful

    2026-06-06

  • I was impressed with the efficiency of this practice. Dr. Lee was very easy to talk to. She explained everything regarding my pending surgery in easy to understand terms.

    2026-06-04

  • Understanding of concerns. Took time explaining issues I had. Very professional.

    2026-06-02

  • Dr Lee was great! Very knowledgeable about my issue and very informative also 10/10 would recommend

    2026-05-28

  • I was very impressed with Dr Grace Lee - she is very knowledgeable and was comfortable discussing my concerns with her

    2026-05-28

  • Thank you

    2026-05-26

  • Dr. was very thorough and explained details and approx when her office would call to set up a surgery date.

    2026-05-26

  • Always very respectful and treats me with care.

    2026-05-24

  • Very kind and professional

    2026-05-22

  • Extremely understanding, kind and took her time

    2026-05-14

  • My visit with Dr. Lee was wonderful and my whole experience has been nothing but absolutely wonderful with her for the last three years now. And I would recommend her to anyone and look forward to seeing her each year. Thank you.

    2026-05-14

  • She was very caring and very understanding and explained things very well.

    2026-05-14

  • My first visit with Dr Lee was positive for sure. I left feeling confident in her ability to correct my problem.

    2026-05-13

  • takes time to listen

    2026-05-12

  • First, I would like to point out that my appointment was the result of a cancellation. I couldn't be more grateful for the appointment with Dr. Lee. I had been suffering for over six weeks with a skin tag inside my upper eyelid. It only became irritating after I had cataract surgery. I thought it was due to the surgery. My optometrist discovered the skin tag and as soon as Dr. Lee removed it, the discomfort subsided. I would like to personally thank her.

    2026-05-11

  • Dr was lovely, kind and very understanding!

    2026-05-11

  • I had an excellent visit

    2026-05-17

  • Always great care at mass eye and ear. Dr. Lee invoked much respect and confidence and I feel 100% safe and secure in her care

    2026-05-10

  • I think that Dr. Lee seemed like she was in a hurry. [redacted] When I was in my appointment with Dr. Lee, I felt rushed. I'm not saying she was a bad doctor per se. I'm just saying that I felt like I didn't have enough time to really discuss things and understand my options best. Perhaps from the doctors point of view she was thorough, but as a patient who has never been to this provider before I felt I needed a little more time so that I could ask some more questions. She was very nice and respectful. I don't think that's the issue. It's just more about the time that I spent with her and that I felt a little rushed. [redacted]

    2026-05-09

  • Good experience. The entrance to the address pointed me a different direction so I had a difficult time finding the office

    2026-05-09

  • Dr Lee was very professional and made me feel comfortable

    2026-05-08

  • Caring

    2026-05-04

  • Dr. Lee was very good very attentive and very knowledgeable. I thought my experience with her and mass INA has been top-notch.

    2026-05-02

  • Professionalism and taking time to test eyes, patient.

    2026-05-02

  • Dr Lee seemed to care.

    2026-05-01

  • Extremely positive experience

    2026-04-22

  • I had a very productive visit!

    2026-04-20

  • Good Experience.

    2026-04-20

  • Dr. Lee qwas very logical and agreed that surgery to lift skin under eyes was not practical due to thin skin, chronic low platelets, and my advanced age.

    2026-04-19

  • She was very thorough. Explained everything.

    2026-04-18

  • Dr. Grace Lee is an exceptional physician and has a well trained team working with her. They are the best

    2026-04-12

  • I get extremely great care at MASS eye and ear .

    2026-04-11

  • Everyone at Mass Eye and Ear were wonderful. I'm going to miss coming up. I been discharged. Thank you all for the great care.

    2026-04-11

  • That was my best experience. That was my first surgery ever, and that was the best experience. I felt like super comfortable. Dr. Lee and her staff was amazing.

    2026-03-26

  • It was good experience

    2026-03-25

  • Dr. Lee was kind and thoroughly explained what my surgery will entail. I feel confident having her as my surgeon after our appointment.

    2026-03-23

  • She treated us with respect and was very knowledgeable. She answered our questions completely.

    2026-03-22

  • It was very professional

    2026-03-23

  • Excellent

    2026-03-21

  • It is difficult to rate the physician because I have not received any treatment from her to date. My appointment was for an initial consultation only. I was a bit surprised to learn that I would be a good candidate for an additional procedure as well as the one that I am applying for. Further consultation with another physician was recommended and this was quickly and efficiently scheduled.

    2026-03-23

  • Very efficient and knowledgeable. I was put at ease almost immediately.

    2026-03-22

  • Everyone was courteous and professional. There was good rapport with the doctors. All of my questions were answered.

    2026-03-22

  • The provider was very attentive

    2026-03-22

  • The tech was very helpful and she was so smart

    2026-03-18

  • Professional, clear and expeditious while still being friendly & comfortable. Feel fortunate to have had this care.

    2026-03-18

  • Dr Lee has a wonderful approach to her patients that makes you both respect and like her.

    2026-03-18

  • I like Dr. Lee very much. She performed surgery on me last, on my eyes last year, and she did an incredible job, and I'm very happy with the job she did, and I'm very happy with Dr. Lee as well.

    2026-03-16

  • Very excellent, very kind doctors.

    2026-03-15

  • Dr. Lee was extremely professional as well as sensitive to my personal needs. She made me feel very safe and comfortable before, during, and after my procedure.

    2026-03-14

  • The nurse seemed she was rushing her part of the first part of my visit. From going to the exam and also asking me questions.

    2026-03-11

  • Dr Lee is the best I am extremely satisfied with her would and have recommended her to my family.

    2026-03-13

  • [redacted] Dr. Lee was efficient and speedy in assessing the problem and providing the right corrective actions.

    2026-03-09

  • Excellent

    2026-03-09

  • Dr. Lee is highly skilled, and did an amazing job with both of my eyes one of which was much more challenging than the other.

    2026-03-10

  • Excellent plastics surgeon! Very happy with results and with care. Doctor is personable and excellent. Office staff is professional and well trained. Not swarmy plastics people at all. Great experience, except for wait times to get an appointment. But all worth it!

    2026-03-07

  • Everyone I spoke with was courteous and professional

    2026-03-07

  • She was excellent. I went to the wong office location, so i arrived late to my appointment. she still saw me, in a cery timely manner and did not rush her time w me. She was extremely professional on every level.

    2026-03-04

  • The provider was very thorough and I feel I am in very good hands. I'm very happy that my experiences.

    2026-03-04

  • I'm very happy with this doctor. He's a great doctor, really good person to work with patients. And I'm happy with the diagnosis that I have. Thank you.

    2026-02-26

  • The very best

    2026-02-23

  • My entire experience With Dr Lee's office was amazing. I arrived a couple hours early to ensure I wouldn't be late due to traffic. I fully expected to sit around for the e waiting for my appt time. The office staff had me in a room and started the intake process with in a half hour. I felt very welcome and heard during the entire experience. After struggling just to get into another provider I highly recommend this provider!

    2026-02-22

  • It was what I expected.

    2026-02-17

  • Provider was very efficient, provided excellent care and listened to any concerns I had making this an overall very positive experience.

    2026-02-13

  • She explained the surgical procedure I will have and asked if I had any questions. Told me how far out she is scheduling surgery and that someone from her office would reach out to me with a date.

    2026-02-26

  • Professional from beginning to end of visit

    2026-02-07

  • Yes, Dr. Lee was absolutely amazing. She saw my need for a second opinion. [redacted] Dr. Lee was awesome. Thank you so much.

    2026-02-07

  • Dr. Lee listens and explains carefully which I appreciate.

    2026-02-02

  • Dr. Nahyoung (Grace) Lee has been forthright, respectful, and accommodating with regard to the before visits and the time of the [redacted] bilateral eye procedures. She is a gift to patients.

    2026-01-27

  • They did an awesome job. Thank you.

    2026-01-28

  • The provider did a good job. [redacted]

    2026-01-23

  • Very informative and explained what was going on during exam. Very pleasant.

    2026-01-22

  • God blessed that medical staff to do the work they are doing, and I am very grateful because, thanks to God, I continue to thrive because of their work. Glory to God and to the doctors, nurses, and all the medical staff. Amen. Thank you and blessings.

    2026-01-22

  • I think Dr. Lee is an exceptional surgeon. I had both upper and lower lid surgery done and thought she was wonderful and an excellent skilled surgeon. My only question remains that after the fact, a year after surgery, when there are small alterations to be made to the skin, I am being sent to a dermatologist and I just wonder if that's the proper place to take care of those small bunks. But we shall see. Dr. Lee believes it is, so I will trust her implicitly.

    2026-01-19

  • The medical care team was terrific.

    2026-01-17

  • Excellent

    2026-01-17

  • I felt very calm comfortable. The Dr as well as the entire staff were warm kind listened to any concern.

    2026-01-17

  • Yes, hi, I was very satisfied with the visit overall. [redacted]

    2026-01-16

  • So much compassion, combined with amazing expertise. Dr Lee has revolutionized my professional life with eyelid surgery, prolonging my career by at least a decade! And I need the income.

    2026-01-15

  • [redacted] I was very grateful I kept this appointment. Dr. Lee is an eyelid specialist and my Hematologist asked me to see a tear duct specialist; hope there is a crossover. Dr. Lee answered all my questions. She does know a lot and I could intuit this. Our dialogue was satisfying. She recommended a couple OTC applications. Thanks.

    2026-01-09

  • I found Dr. Lee to be very knowledgeable and very helpful in listening to my concerns and I felt very comfortable with her and the office staff.

    2026-01-02

  • Nothing else service was great

    2025-12-23

  • The experience is so positive. I'm always very comfortable when I'm there

    2025-12-16

  • Because everything went so well with my appointment I am. Writing this

    2025-12-12

  • She answered all of my questions and concerns.

    2025-12-11

  • It went really well except for the fact that I was at the wrong location for my appointment at first.

    2025-12-11

  • A professional who understands my condition and explained the entire process of my operation very well.

    2025-12-11

  • I was treated like I was the only patient that doctor or a nurse had. I would definitely recommend your office and some follow-up care, which I think is wonderful, speaks to how much I was listened to. and how much consideration was taken into making sure that I got the absolute best care possible.

    2025-12-11

  • I come from Rhode Island. [redacted] If I didn't think highly of Dr Lee, I would never go thru what I go thru to get to her . I would highly recommend her. Her staff are friendly and courteous.

    2025-12-03

  • very positive

    2025-12-11

  • Very easy to talk to and explains everything very well. Excellent bedside manner.

    2025-11-26

  • Continuing good relation.

    2025-11-25

  • I am very satisfied with the service from all the staff.

    2025-11-25

  • This was our first meeting, and it was because I had been in the ED several times. I really appreciate that Dr. Lee took in all the info I gave her at face value, saw that I was unique and capable, and offered a solution should this happen again. I wasn't expecting that, or that immediate level of trust in my knowledge. I appreciate that very much, as it doesn't happen often enough. She was also flexible about doing a procedure I wasn't too keen to have, and we compromised. You really can't ask for better than that!

    2025-11-24

  • I was treated respectfully and had all my questions answered

    2025-11-23

  • Excellent, Dr. Lee spent time to answer all of my questions and concerns, and provided me with all of the information regarding my situation.

    2025-11-16

  • A pleasant and assuring experience

    2025-11-16

  • Dr. Lee was wonderful. She listened to my concerns and hopefully I'll be able to schedule surgery with her soon. This was a second opinion and I'm very impressed overall with Mass Eye and Ear.

    2025-11-13

  • Dr. Lee is fantastic. She is very find and very thorough. I can't thank her enough for the care she's given me.

    2025-11-22

  • She was extremly nice and listened to what I had to say.

    2025-11-08

  • I don't believe the provider knew my history very well and was dismissive of my reason for being there. Her bedside manner left me cold. I'm sure she knows the job and how to do it, but I would have appreciated a better back and forth conversation and some compassion for my situation. I got what I needed in the end, but I would not say that the experience was pleasant.

    2025-10-30

  • Excellent experience

    2025-10-25

  • It was good- as wanted.

    2025-10-15

  • He is over worked.

    2025-10-13

  • The care provider was very thorough. She answered all my questions and she responded well to everything I asked.

    2025-10-13

  • Thank you Dr Lee. You are the best. I know you will take good care of me in my upcoming surgery. My best wishes for you and your staff.

    2025-10-12

  • She is absolutely spectacular!

    2025-10-08

  • Appointment felt very rushed. Basis of diagnosis was not explained.

    2025-10-09

  • Dr. Lee was exceptional at her job. She was very thorough, courteous, saw me in a timely manner. It was the second appointment I had with her, once a year ago, and then this year, and she's consistent across the board. Very thorough, and I'm sure excellent at what she does.

    2025-10-09

  • I really liked the way he treated me. He paid attention to me and helped me. I didn't have an interpreter, but we understood each other somewhat. And he didn't have a nurse. And at that moment, I wasn't seen by a nurse. It was the first time I'd been to that doctor. And there wasn't a nurse at that moment. But overall, it was pretty good.

    2025-10-09

  • I think she has a great bedside manner, and I think Dr. Lee has been wonderful every time I have seen her. And I've always felt comfortable asking questions and raising any concerns I have. So I think she's a great asset to your organization. And that is all. Thank you.

    2025-10-09

  • Wonderful. Explained everything as she was doing it.

    2025-10-08

  • Good

    2025-10-06

  • Everyone from the moment I entered the office were great. Very comfortable experience.

    2025-10-06

  • There was a very enjoyable experience

    2025-10-05

  • Keep up the good work!

    2025-10-04

  • Dr Lee is wonderful, I'm so happy with my results. My eye looks great

    2025-10-04

  • Excellent service from valet parking to reception desk to quick appointment to Dr. Grace Lee.

    2025-09-30

  • Excellent

    2025-09-28

  • I wish Dr Lee had reconsidered her position after I pointed out that my eyelids had been operated on only once. ( The second time was with a laser that burned the cholesterol deposit instead of cutting it off). I was surprised that Dr Lee would not take the time to look closely at my eyelids. It seemed to me that I was automatically disqualified for an operation simply because she assumed it had been done twice already. In any case, Dr Lee was courteous but I didn't get the sense that she was really trying to find a solution to something that is really bothersome for the patient. [redacted] I am sure Dr Lee is a fine Doctor and she was very polite but I didn't feel that there was much to hope for. If a patient has something on their eyes or face that bothers them deeply, empathy, heart, compassion should absolutely be part of the experience I think.

    2025-09-26

  • Dr. Lee is kind and considerate. She listened to everything I had to say. Her office is extremely well run and all people were respectful and caring. Dr. Lee explained the procedure and addressed my concerns. Can't ask for better!

    2025-09-26

  • Dr. Lee is a great doctor and Mass Eye and Ear is blessed to have her. She efficiently saw me and helped me with the reason for why I went in to see her. And I would gladly recommend her to anybody else. And I fully intend when I need to go back to eye plastics to seeing her. She is great.

    2025-09-26

  • Dr. Lee agreed with my concerns and plans to perform eye surgery in Boston at Ma Eye and Ear. I await the date.

    2025-09-23

  • She explained that the eye would need to be evaluated first, but sought out a team to do the procedure after all.

    2025-09-14

  • Very professional and knowledgeable. Gave her diagnosis with clarity and honesty.

    2025-09-13

  • Provider was great.

    2025-09-11

  • Excellent

    2025-09-10

  • [redacted] My experience was very good. [redacted] I wasn't going to go, and I'm glad I did, because what I thought had disappeared from my eye had not, and she is scheduled to is going to schedule an appointment to take care of it for me. [redacted]

    2025-09-12

  • As usual, MGH staff was great. It was a pleasure visiting.

    2025-09-08

  • I just had first appointment there and i was so pleasured. I am waiting from the office te get next other appointment i need. Thanks again!

    2025-08-28

  • Dr Lee was excellent.

    2025-08-25

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