UChicago Faculty Physician
Thomas K. Lee, MD
Thomas K. Lee, MD
UChicago Faculty Physician
Professor of Surgery
Specialties
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgery
Locations
- Chicago - Comer Children's Hospital
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
Thomas K. Lee, MD, is an experienced pediatric general surgeon. His clinical interests include the surgical treatment of congenital anomalies, thoracic disease including chest wall anomalies, gastrointestinal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, pediatric cancers, and pediatric trauma.
As a dedicated academic surgeon, Dr. Lee has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and book chapters on a diverse range of topics, including small bowel transplantation and pediatric trauma care. Dr. Lee serves as a reviewer for several journals, including the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Transplantation Proceeding, American Journal of Perinatology and Pediatric Transplantation.
In addition to his clinical interests, Dr. Lee is a recipient of several teaching awards for surgical education. He also has expertise in healthcare administration specific to process and quality improvement.
As a dedicated academic surgeon, Dr. Lee has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and book chapters on a diverse range of topics, including small bowel transplantation and pediatric trauma care. Dr. Lee serves as a reviewer for several journals, including the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Transplantation Proceeding, American Journal of Perinatology and Pediatric Transplantation.
In addition to his clinical interests, Dr. Lee is a recipient of several teaching awards for surgical education. He also has expertise in healthcare administration specific to process and quality improvement.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Gallbladder & Biliary System Surgery
- Neuroblastoma
- Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Soft Tissue Tumors
- Solid Tumors in Children
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgery
Practicing Since
- 1988
Languages Spoken
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Medical Education
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency
- SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital; New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Fellowship
- Hospitals of University Health Center of Pittsburgh
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Pediatric Surgical Association
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American College of Surgeons
- Children?s Oncology Group
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.