Dr. Aaron Lee, DO, Riverside, CA | Surgeon

About Dr. Aaron Lee

Dr. Aaron Lee is a board-certified general surgeon with advanced fellowship-level expertise in hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery, complex gastrointestinal oncology, and minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He provides comprehensive surgical care ranging from bread-and-butter general surgery to highly complex pancreatic, liver, biliary, foregut, colorectal, breast, endocrine, and venous procedures. Dr. Lee earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and pursued his medical education at the University of North Texas- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Furthermore, he completed his residency at NYU-Lutheran and his fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic Florida. Dr. Lee has particular expertise in pancreatic surgery (including Whipple procedures and distal pancreatectomy), liver resections and ablation, complex biliary reconstruction, advanced foregut surgery, and colorectal cancer surgery. He routinely employs minimally invasive and robotic techniques to optimize patient outcomes, reduce recovery time, and enhance surgical precision. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lee is actively involved in surgical education and quality improvement. He serves as the assistant program director for the general surgery residency at Riverside Community Hospital. He serves in academic leadership roles and is committed to evidence-based care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered decision-making. He is known for managing complex surgical conditions while maintaining a thoughtful, compassionate approach to patient care.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Gallbladder removal

Other popular visit reasons

Abdominal Pain

Colon Cancer Screening

Colonoscopy

Gallstones

Hemorrhoids

Nissen Fundoplication

Surgery Consultation

Ulcerative Colitis

Abdominal Pain

Colon Cancer Screening

Colonoscopy

Gallstones

Office locations

United Medical Doctors (1 of 2)

6958 Brockton Ave, Ste 203, Riverside, CA 92506

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United Medical Doctors (2 of 2)

4244 Rvwk Pkwy, Ste 290, Riverside, CA 92505

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Education and background

Practice names

United Medical Doctors

Hospital affiliations

Saint Bernardine Medical Center
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Riverside Community Hospital

Education and training

Medical School - University of North Texas, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, Residency in General Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Baylor University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1114246568

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Which hospital is Dr. Aaron Lee affiliated with?

Dr. Aaron Lee is affiliated with Saint Bernardine Medical Center, Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, and Riverside Community Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Aaron Lee work with?

Dr. Aaron Lee works with United Medical Doctors.

Where is Dr. Aaron Lee's office located?

Dr. Aaron Lee has 2 office locations in Riverside, view full addresses on Dr. Lee's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Aaron Lee?

Dr. Aaron Lee frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Aaron Lee on their profile.