Thomas K. Lee, MD

UChicago Faculty Physicians

Thomas K. Lee, MD

Professor of Surgery

25 Insurance Plans Accepted
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.

Specialties

Areas of Expertise

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgery

Memberships & Medical Societies

  • American Pediatric Surgical Association
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Children?s Oncology Group

Practicing Since

  • 1988

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Mandarin Chinese

Medical Education

  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Residency

  • SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital; New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Fellowship

  • Hospitals of University Health Center of Pittsburgh

News & Research

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  • Aetna HMO (specialists only)
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
  • BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
  • 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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