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Amy Y. Tong, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology

Amy Y. Tong, M.D.
Recognition Awards & Honors Dr. Amy Tong was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2021 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
About Dr. Tong

Meet Dr. Tong

Dr. Amy Y. Tong is a cornea specialist. Her particular clinical interests include diseases of the cornea and corneal transplant surgery, complex cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. Her practice also includes comprehensive ophthalmology and she cares for patients with a wide variety of eye conditions.

Dr. Tong loves getting to know her patients and working together as a team to improve their vision. She credits her grandmother, a Professor of Ophthalmology in Kunming, China who still continues weekly clinics at the age of 84, for having inspired her with her love of ophthalmology as well as her dedication to patient care.

While working with patients is what she enjoys the most, Dr. Tong has also published multiple articles and presented at many national and international meetings in the field. She is an active member in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Cornea Society.

Education & Training

Background & Training

Dr. Tong completed her undergraduate studies in biology at Duke University, graduating magna cum laude. She subsequently attended the Duke University School of Medicine, where she obtained her M.D. degree. She completed her medical internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, in San Jose, CA, and then returned to Durham, North Carolina, to complete her ophthalmology residency at the Duke Eye Center. Dr. Tong went on to complete a fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center.

Credentials

Where Dr. Tong Trained

  1. Fellowship 2018 – 2019

    Cornea Fellowship

    Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan

  2. Residency 2015 – 2018

    Residency in Ophthalmology

    Duke Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina

  3. Internship 2014 – 2015

    Internship

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California

  4. Medical School 2010 – 2014

    Doctor of Medicine

    Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina

  5. Undergraduate 2005 – 2009

    Bachelor of Science, Biology

    Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Outside the Office

Life Beyond the Clinic

In her spare time, Dr. Tong enjoys traveling, hiking, salsa dancing, and spending time with her husband, and their cat, Oliver.

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Testimonials

What Our Patients are Saying

"Amazing service, great staff that pay attention to every detail. They really make you feel like you’re in good hands and are provided the best possible care."
Google review
July 2026
"My first visit was extremely positive. The staff from the reception through to clinicians was excellent."
Google review
July 2026
"Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and positive about possible solutions to eye issues. Awesome experience!!"
rater8 review
July 2026
"The whole team was present, patient, kind, and explained everything they were doing so I understood. A model for how health care experiences should be."
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