Richard S. Lee, MD
A southern California native, Richard Lee, M.D. specializes in surgical treatment of spinal conditions. 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 – Tony Villalva
Phone: (949) 722-5071
Fax: (949) 630-4935
Email: TVillalva@NewportOrtho.com
Tony is the appointment scheduler for Dr. Lee. He 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 Tony directly.
Triage Medical Assistants – Karen Fraser & Felisa Sandoval
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3582
Fax: (949) 630-4931
Email: KFraser@NewportOrtho.com
Email: FSandoval@NewportOrtho.com
Karen and Felisa are the Triage Medical Assistants for Dr. Lee. If you have a clinical question about your care, medication, or follow-up needs, please contact Karen or Felisa directly.
Surgery Scheduler – Amy Solis
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3591
Fax: (949) 630-4991
Email: ASolis@NewportOrtho.com
Amy is the Surgery Scheduler for Dr. Lee. She is responsible for coordinating and scheduling any procedures for the doctor. If you have questions about your surgery, please contact Amy directly.
Primary Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
Other Specialties
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Surgery
Undergraduate Education
- University of California, Berkeley : 1998
- B.A. Molecular Biology
Medical Education
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York : 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 Combined Spinal Surgery Fellowship : 2009
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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