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Dr. Michael Lee, MD

Dr. Michael Lee, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
5758 S Maryland Ave, DCAM 4th Fl - Module 4B, Chicago, IL
An expert spine surgeon, Michael Lee, MD, treats spinal injuries, degenerative conditions, spinal deformity, and complex tumors of the spinal cord. He is dedicated to improving safety and quality measures for spine surgery. Dr. Lee earned his Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at UH Cleveland Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. As the principal investigator for several research studies, Dr. Lee has worked to identify risk factors for post-operative lumbar spondylolisthesis and to enhance lumbar spine surgical techniques. He recently has focused efforts on creating models to predict the likelihood of complications after spine surgery. In addition to his research, Dr. Lee teaches medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing spine surgeons. Past courses have focused on the surgical treatment of complex spinal tumors and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Lee has published more than 150 journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts on spinal conditions and surgical treatments. He has chaired several spinal surgery teaching courses and has edited two textbooks. He also serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals and has received numerous grants to support his research. Dr. Lee has been invited to present his work at national and international conferences. In 2013, he was named to the list of Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc.
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About Dr. Michael Lee

An expert spine surgeon, Michael Lee, MD, treats spinal injuries, degenerative conditions, spinal deformity, and complex tumors of the spinal cord. He is dedicated to improving safety and quality measures for spine surgery. Dr. Lee earned his Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at UH Cleveland Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. As the principal investigator for several research studies, Dr. Lee has worked to identify risk factors for post-operative lumbar spondylolisthesis and to enhance lumbar spine surgical techniques. He recently has focused efforts on creating models to predict the likelihood of complications after spine surgery. In addition to his research, Dr. Lee teaches medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing spine surgeons. Past courses have focused on the surgical treatment of complex spinal tumors and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Lee has published more than 150 journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts on spinal conditions and surgical treatments. He has chaired several spinal surgery teaching courses and has edited two textbooks. He also serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals and has received numerous grants to support his research. Dr. Lee has been invited to present his work at national and international conferences. In 2013, he was named to the list of Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc.

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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.
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Spinal deformity or curvature
Spinal fusion
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Spinal deformity or curvature
Spinal fusion

Office locations

UChicago Medicine Hyde Park (1 of 2)
5758 S Maryland Ave, DCAM 4th Fl - Module 4B, Chicago, IL 60637
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UChicago Medicine - Orthopedics (2 of 2)
14290 S La Grange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462
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Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • UH Cleveland Medical Center (Internship)
  • UH Cleveland Medical Center (Residency)
  • Case Western Reserve University (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
  • Washington State Medical Association

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1881896652

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Dr. Michael Lee is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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Dr. Michael Lee frequently sees patients for MRI Report - Back / Spine, Neck Surgery Consultation, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael Lee on their profile.

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Dr. Michael Lee speaks English.

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