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Surgery, Thoracic
Department Affiliation:
Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
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Academic and Clinical Appointments

  • Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Surgery
  • Surgical Director, UCLA Thoracic Oncology Program / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Surgical Director, UCLA Center for Esophageal Disorders
  • Member, UCLA Sarcoma Program / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Additional Education

  • Research Fellowship, Thoracic Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1999-2001

Memberships in Professional Societies

  • 2013-Present American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
  • 2012-Present International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG)
  • 2012-Present International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS)
  • 2012-Present International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig)
  • 2012-Present Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
  • 2011-Present Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 2011-Present American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG)
  • 2010-Present Cancer Immunology (CIMM) Scientific Working Group
  • 2010-Present Tumor Microenvironment (TME) Scientific Working Group
  • 2010-Present American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
  • 2010-Present General Thoracic Surgical Club
  • 2010-Present Western Thoracic Surgical Association
  • 2010-Present Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • 2009-Present Association for Academic Surgery
  • 2007-Present International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
  • 2006-Present Brigham Surgical Society
  • 2006-Present Nano Science and Technology Institute
  • 2005-Present Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
  • 2004-PresentSabiston Surgical Society
  • 2000-Present Christian Medical and Dental Society
  • 2000-Present American Society of Gene Therapy
  • 1998-Present American College of Surgeons
  • 1994-97 California Medical Association
  • 1994-97 American Medical Association
Links
uclahealth.org/lungcancer
uclahealth.org/esophageal-center
heart.ucla.edu
uclahealth.org/sarcoma
surgery.ucla.edu/division-thoracic-surgery
surgery.ucla.edu
uclahealth.org/community-cancercare
uclahealth.org/community-cancercare/westwood
uclahealth.org/robotic-surgery
Primary Office
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200 UCLA Medical Plaza
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Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Medical Board Certifications
Surgery, American Board of Surgery, 2004
Certification 2
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2009
Fellowship
CardioThoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women?s Hospital, 2004-2006
Residency
Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 2001-2004
Residency 2
Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, 1998-1999
Internship
Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, 1997-1998
Degree
UCLA School of Medicine, MD, 1997
Interests
  • Achalasia
  • Airway
  • Airway Stenosis
  • Airway Tumors
  • Arrhythmia Surgery
  • Benign
  • Bronchial
  • Bronchogenic Cyst
  • Cancer

    Overview of Cancer

    Detailed information on cancer, including primary and metastatic cancers, and benign and malignant tumors
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  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Chest
  • Chest Malignancies
  • Chest Surgery
  • Chest Wall Malignancies
  • Chest Wall Mass
  • Chest Wall Tumor
  • Chief
  • Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM)
  • Congenital Lung Disease
  • Diaphragm
  • Diaphragmatic
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Diaphragmatic Hernia in Children

    A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect. It happens in a baby during pregnancy. In this condition, there’s an opening in your baby’s diaphragm. This is the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
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  • Endobronchial
  • Endobronchial Tumor
  • Esophageal
  • Esophageal Cancer

    Esophageal Cancer: Introduction

    Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in your esophagus. This is the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach.
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  • Esophageal Diverticulum
  • Esophageal Duplication Cyst
  • Esophageal Tumor
  • Esophagectomy
  • Esophagogastrectomy
  • Esophagogastric Cancer
  • Esophagus
  • Fibrothorax
  • Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • General Thoracic Surgery
  • Hemothorax
  • Hiatal Hernia

    Hiatal Hernia

    In a hiatal hernia, part of your stomach pushes up into an opening (the hiatus) in your diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle between your stomach and your chest.
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  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopy

    Laparoscopy

    Laparoscopy uses a thin lighted tube that has a video camera. The tube is called a laparoscope. It is put into a tiny cut or incision in your belly. The video camera images can be seen on a computer screen.
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  • Laser
  • Lobectomy
  • Lung
  • Lung Cancer

    Lung Cancer: Introduction

    Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Lung cancer is divided into two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). These types grow and spread differently. They are often treated in different ways.
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  • Lung Cancer & Chest Malignancies

    Lung Cancer: Introduction

    Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Lung cancer is divided into two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). These types grow and spread differently. They are often treated in different ways.
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  • Lung Lesion
  • Lung Metastasis
  • Lung Nodule
  • Lung Spot
  • Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy
  • Mediastinal Mass
  • Mediastinal Tumor
  • Mesothelioma

    Malignant Mesothelioma: Introduction

    Mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer. It starts in the mesothelium. This is a thin lining that surrounds organs in certain parts of the body.
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  • Minimally Invasive
  • Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Methods of Surgery

    An "open" surgery means cutting the skin and tissues so that the surgeon has a full view of the structures or organs involved. Minimally invasive surgery is a relatively new approach that allows the patient to recuperate faster with less pain. Not all conditions are suitable for this type of surgery.
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  • Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy neuromuscular connections. This causes problems with communication between nerves and muscle, resulting in weakness of the skeletal muscles. Myasthenia gravis affects the voluntary muscles of the body, especially the eyes, mouth, throat, and limbs.
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  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Paraesophageal Hernia
  • Pectus Carinatum
  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Pediatric Chest
  • Pediatric Thoracic
  • Pericardial Effusion

    Pericardial Effusion

    Pericardial effusion is the buildup of extra fluid in the space around the heart. If too much fluid builds up, it can put pressure on the heart. This can prevent it from pumping normally.
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  • Pericardial Window

    Pericardial Window

    A pericardial window is a procedure done on the sac around the heart. Surgically removing a small part of the sac lets doctors drain excess fluid from the sac.
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  • Pericardiectomy

    Pericardiectomy

    A pericardiectomy is a procedure done on the sac around the heart. A surgeon cuts away this sac or a large part of this sac. This allows the heart to move freely.
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  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pleural Tumor
  • Pneumothorax

    Pneumothorax in Children

    A pneumothorax is an air leak in the lungs. It’s when air from the lungs leaks into the chest area. The leak may start suddenly or may develop slowly. It often occurs in the first 24 to 36 hours after birth.
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  • Pulmonary
  • Pulmonary Sequestration
  • Robot Assisted Abdominal Surgery
  • Robot Assisted Thoracic Surgery
  • Robot Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS)
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Sarcoma

    Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Stages

    Soft tissue sarcomas are usually staged with the TNM staging system from the American Joint Committee of Cancer (AJCC). Be sure to ask your healthcare provider to explain the stage of your cancer to you in a way you can understand.
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  • Segmentectomy
  • Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Sympathectomy
  • Thoracic
  • Thoracic Cancer

    Lung Cancer: Introduction

    Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Lung cancer is divided into two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). These types grow and spread differently. They are often treated in different ways.
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  • Thoracic Oncology
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    Thoracic outlet syndrome is a variety of symptoms that happen from a narrowing of your thoracic outlet—the space between your collarbone and your first rib. It can result from injury, disease, or a problem you had from birth.
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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Thoracoscopic Surgery

    Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

    Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of surgery for diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions involving the chest area (thorax).
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  • Thoracoscopy

    Pericardial Window

    A pericardial window is a procedure done on the sac around the heart. Surgically removing a small part of the sac lets doctors drain excess fluid from the sac.
    Learn more >
  • Thymectomy

    Thymus Cancer: Surgery

    Surgery is often used to treat thymus tumors. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Which type you have depends on how much the cancer has spread, and other factors. Learn more.
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  • Thymoma

    Thymus Cancer: Introduction

    Thymus cancer is cancer that starts in the thymus. This is a small organ in the front part of your chest under the breastbone. Learn more about this type of cancer.
    Learn more >
  • Thymus

    Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy neuromuscular connections. This causes problems with communication between nerves and muscle, resulting in weakness of the skeletal muscles. Myasthenia gravis affects the voluntary muscles of the body, especially the eyes, mouth, throat, and limbs.
    Learn more >
  • Trachea

    Anatomy of the Respiratory System

    A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works.
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  • Tracheal Obstruction
  • Tracheal Stenosis
  • Tracheal Tumor
  • Tracheobronchomalacia
  • Ventricular Fibrillation Surgery
  • Ventricular Tachycardia Surgery
  • Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
  • Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
  • Wedge Resection
  • Zenker's Diverticulum
Research Interests
  • Lung Cancer Research
  • Immunotherapy / Gene Therapy
  • Drug Discovery
Publications
Link to Dr. Lee's PubMed publications >
Awards
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
  • 2021 Los Angeles Magazine's "Top Docs" List 2021
  • 2019 Top Doctors, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Castle Connolly
  • 2019 Los Angeles Magazine's "Top Docs" List 2019
  • 2019 Los Angeles Magazine's 2019 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2018 Top Doctors, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Castle Connolly
  • 2018 Los Angeles Magazine's 2018 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2017 Top Doctors, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Castle Connolly
  • 2017 Los Angeles Magazine's 2017 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2016 Top Doctors, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Castle Connolly
  • 2016 Los Angeles Magazine's 2016 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2015 Los Angeles Magazine's 2015 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2014 UCLA Health Leadership Academy, Advisory Board
  • 2014 The Hollywood Reporter, Hollywood's Top Doctors: Best Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeons in Los Angeles
  • 2014 Top Doctors, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Castle Connolly
  • 2014 Los Angeles Magazine's 2014 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2013 Los Angeles Magazine's 2013 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2012 Los Angeles Magazine's 2012 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2012 Alumni of the Year, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/ Harvard Medical School
  • 2011 Los Angeles Magazine's 2011 "Super Doctors" List
  • 2011 Alumni of the Year, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital/ Harvard Medical School
  • 2010 Voted "Best Doctors" 2010-2011
  • 2010 Los Angeles Magazine's 2010 "Super Doctors" List
  • Voted "Best Doctors", 2009
  • STOP Cancer Research Award, 2008
  • NCI Career Development Award, UCLA Lung Cancer SPORE, 2006
  • NCI K12 Career Development Award, UCLA Clinical Scientist Training in Cancer Gene Medicine, 2006
  • American Society of Gene Therapy Travel Grant, 2001
  • National Cancer Institute Surgical Oncology Research Fellowship, 1999
  • American Heart Association Medical Student Research Fellowship, 1994
  • Ernst A. Noltmann Memorial Award (Research), 1993
  • Irwin M. Newell Scholarship (Research), 1991
  • Undergraduate Honors Convocation Academic Scholarship, 1991

Committee Service (National)

  • Surgical Chair, Study Steering Committee. CANOPY-N Trial, 2019
  • Member, Education Committee, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), 2018
  • Member, Annual Meeting Scientific Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), 2018-2-21
  • Thoracic Surgery Co-Chair. Lung Cancer Mutational Consortium 4 (LCMC4), 2017
  • Member, Annual Meeting Abstract Committee, American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), 2017
  • General Thoracic Chair, Video Committee, American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), 2017
  • Thoracic Surgery Co-Chair. Lung Cancer Mutational Consortium 3 (LCMC3). Genentech Trial ML39236, 2016
  • General Thoracic Chair, Video Committee, American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), 2016
  • General Thoracic Chair, Video Committee, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 2015
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) General Thoracic Oral Board Examiner, 2014-2015
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) General Thoracic Consultant Subcommittee, 2014-2015
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) General Thoracic Oral Board Examiner, 2013-2014
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) General Thoracic Consultant Subcommittee, 2013-2014
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) General Thoracic Consultant Subcommittee, 2011-2012
  • Basic and Translational Science Committee, American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG), 2011-2013

Scientific Sessions (National)

  • Moderator, General Thoracic Surgery, American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 95th Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. - 2015
  • Instructor; Society of Thoracic Surgeons 51st Annual Meeting. Course #9: Advanced Esophageal and Tracheal Procedures. San Diego, CA. - 2015
  • Discussant (Invited); American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 94th Annual Meeting. Toronto, ON, Canada. - 2014
  • Moderator (Invited); American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) 94th Annual Meeting. Toronto, ON, Canada. - 2014
  • Discussant; American College of Surgeons 97th Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. - 2013
  • Instructor; Society of Thoracic Surgeons 49th Annual Meeting. Course #8: Novel Techniques in Esophageal and Tracheal Surgery. Los Angeles, CA. - 2013
  • Discussant; American College of Surgeons 97th Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. - 2011
  • Moderator; American College of Surgeons 97th Annual Clinical Congress. San Francisco, CA. - 2011
  • Discussant; American College of Surgeons 96th Annual Clinical Congress. Surgical Forum - Cardiothoracic Surgery III. Washington, DC. - 2010
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