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John Lee, MD, Neurosurgery, Philadelphia, PA

John Y Lee MD

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base


Professor of Neurological Surgery, University Pennsylvania

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  • 801 Spruce streetDept of NeurosurgeryPhiladelphia, PA 19107

  • Phone+1 215-829-6700

  • Fax+1 215-829-6645

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Summary

  • Dr. Lee has a passion for minimally invasive ways to treat brain and skull base tumors. This passion is expressed as a commitment to endoscopic approaches to remove pituitary, clival, and skull-base tumors. Another expression of his interest in minimally invasive methods is his devotion to stereotactic radiosurgery, eg. "incision-less" brain surgery.

    In addition to brain tumors, Dr. Lee is committed to the comprehensive treatment of patients with craniofacial neuralgias, including trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and hemifacial spasm. Dr. Lee uses minimally invasive surgical procedures including microvascular decompression (Jannetta procedure) and stereotactic radiosurgery to cure these disorders.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1999 - 2005
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

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