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Meet Dr. Lee
As the principal investigator for several research studies, Dr. Lee has worked to identify risk factors for post-operative lumbar spondylolisthesis and to enhance lumbar spine surgical techniques. He recently has focused efforts on creating models to predict the likelihood of complication after spine surgery. In addition to his research, Dr. Lee teaches medical students, residents, fellows and practicing spine surgeons. Past courses have focused on the surgical treatment of complex spinal tumors and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Lee has published more than 150 journal articles, book chapters and abstracts on spinal conditions and surgical treatments. He has chaired several spinal surgery teaching courses and has edited two textbooks. He also serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals, and has received numerous grants to support his research. Dr. Lee has been invited to present his work at national and international conferences. In 2013, he was named to the list of Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc.
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Spine Surgery
Areas of Expertise
- Spine & Spinal Cord Disorders
- Degenerative Spine Disorders
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships & Medical Societies
- Washington State Orthopaedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- AO North America
- Washington State Medical Association
- Lumbar Spine Research Society
Practicing Since
- 2006
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Internship
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Residency
- University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center
Fellowship
- Case Western Reserve University; Rush University Medical Center
News & Research
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- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
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- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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