Richard S. Lee, MD
A southern California native, Richard Lee, M.D., is board certified in orthopedic surgery specializing in minimally invasive surgery of the spine. He treats the entire spectrum of spinal conditions including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathologies. Employing the most current and advanced operative techniques, Dr. Lee performs surgical procedures of the spine with the goal of returning patients to function as quickly as possible.
Dr. Lee’s interest in spinal surgery is a combination of several academic interests during his schooling. In college, he studied neurobiology and was intrigued by the complexity of the human nervous system. His laboratory research included work on the effects of microgravity on gene expression in bone and muscle cells in outer space. These early experiences as an undergraduate student and NASA researcher primed his interest in orthopedic and spinal surgery as a medical student.
“What I enjoy most about spinal surgery is the opportunity to combine science and art to help patients rehab from physically debilitating conditions.”
Dr. Lee attended the University of California at Berkeley for his undergraduate degree in molecular biology. He went on to attend medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Yale School of Medicine, followed by a combined orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Lee resides in Newport Beach and enjoys running and cycling in his spare time.
Dr. Lee’s Team
Appointment Scheduler – Jennifer Juarez
Phone: (949) 722-5071
Fax: (949) 630-4946
Email: JJuarez@NewportOrtho.com
Jennifer is the appointment scheduler for Dr. Lee. She is responsible for scheduling office appointments for the doctor. If you have a question about your visit to the office or new-patient paperwork, please contact Jennifer directly.
Triage Medical Department
If you have a clinical question about your care, medication, or follow-up needs, please contact the Triage Medical Department.
Phone: (949) 722-5035
Fax: (949) 630-4931
Last name A – M: FSandoval@NewportOrtho.com
Last name N – Z: ECoronado@NewportOrtho.com
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Surgery Scheduler – Jicki Lewis
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3589
Fax: (949) 630-4932
Email: JLewis@NewportOrtho.com
Jicki is the Surgery Scheduler for Dr. Lee. She is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all surgery for the doctor. If you have any questions about your surgery, please contact Jicki directly.
Primary Specialty
- Orthopedic Surgery
Other Specialties
- Spine Surgery
Undergraduate Education
- University of California, Berkeley : 1998
B.A. Molecular Biology
Medical Education
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY : 2003
Internships
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT : 2004
General Surgery
Residency
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT : 2008
Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA : 2009
Spinal Surgery Fellowship
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Honors and Awards
- Doctorate of Medicine with Distinction : 2003
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Alpha Omega Alpha : 2003
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- B.A. Molecular Biology with Honors : 1998
- University of California, Berkeley
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