Professor and Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Los Angeles, California, United States
Dr. Lee received his MD from the New York University School of Medicine, then completed his surgery residency at Beth-Israel Deaconess Hospital with Harvard Medical School. He then went onto continue his advanced training as a fellow in laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery with Jeffrey Milsom at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center and as a fellow in Colon and Rectal Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Lee has been board certified in colon and rectal surgery and general surgery since 2001.
Dr. Lee also developed a less invasive way to surgically treat Crohn's and benign rectal strictures. He teaches advanced endoluminal techniques to colorectal surgical fellows twice a year as a part of his mission to bring less invasive techniques to patients across the country.
In his role as the chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at Keck Medicine of USC, Dr. Lee provides leadership for a world-class colorectal surgery team with expertise across the entire spectrum of colorectal surgery and disease processes.
Dr. Lee’s practice focuses in providing exceptional comprehensive care by preserving function while reducing post-operative pain and complications. Dr. Lee specializes in organ preservation for benign colon tumors, and sphincter-saving surgery to avoid having a permanent colostomy for colorectal cancers and inflammatory bowel disease.
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