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Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD

Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgeon
525 East 68th St, Ste M404, New York, NY
Dr. Benjamin Lee is a board certified Thoracic Surgeon practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital located in Flushing, NY. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, completed his residency in General Surgery and his fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lee specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders and diseases of the chest, including benign and malignant tumors of the lungs, esophagus, and the mediastinum. Dr. Benjamin Lee is Chief of Thoracic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital and joined Weill Cornell Medicine's faculty as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Lee and the physicians of the Division of Thoracic Surgery are trained in cutting-edge approaches and the latest minimally-invasive surgical treatments such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic thoracic surgery. These new developments in minimally-invasive surgery allow for the individualized care of each patient resulting in less pain, faster recovery and better outcomes. The department specializes in a multitude of malignant and benign conditions such as lung cancer, esophageal cancer, large hiatal hernias, hyperhidrosis and thoracic outlet syndrome.
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About Dr. Benjamin Lee

Dr. Benjamin Lee is a board certified Thoracic Surgeon practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital located in Flushing, NY. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, completed his residency in General Surgery and his fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lee specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders and diseases of the chest, including benign and malignant tumors of the lungs, esophagus, and the mediastinum. Dr. Benjamin Lee is Chief of Thoracic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital and joined Weill Cornell Medicine's faculty as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Lee and the physicians of the Division of Thoracic Surgery are trained in cutting-edge approaches and the latest minimally-invasive surgical treatments such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic thoracic surgery. These new developments in minimally-invasive surgery allow for the individualized care of each patient resulting in less pain, faster recovery and better outcomes. The department specializes in a multitude of malignant and benign conditions such as lung cancer, esophageal cancer, large hiatal hernias, hyperhidrosis and thoracic outlet syndrome.

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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.
Surgical removal of lung
Surgical removal of lung

Other popular visit reasons

Carcinoid Tumor
Chest Wall Surgery Consultation
Esophageal Mass
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule(s)
Lung Surgery Follow Up
Thoracic Surgery
Carcinoid Tumor
Chest Wall Surgery Consultation
Esophageal Mass
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Office locations

NYPMG Queens - Cardiology & Vascular Surgery (1 of 3)
525 East 68th St, Ste M404, New York, NY 10065
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NYPMG Queens - Cardiology & Vascular Surgery (2 of 3)
56-45 Main St, Ste 376S, Flushing, NY 11360
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NYPMG Queens - Cardiology & Vascular Surgery (3 of 3)
136-56 39th Ave, 2nd Fl, Flushing, NY 11354
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Residency in General Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1164407714

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Dr. Benjamin Lee is certified by American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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Dr. Benjamin Lee frequently sees patients for Carcinoid Tumor, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lung Cancer , Lung Nodule(s), and Thoracic Surgery . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Benjamin Lee on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Benjamin Lee speak?

Dr. Benjamin Lee speaks English.

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