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Daniel Lee, MD, Neurology, Morehead, KY

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Neurology Morehead, KY

Neurophysiology, Sleep Medicine

Professor, Department of Neurology, UK HealthCare

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  • Office

    245 Flemingsburg Rd
    Morehead, KY 40351
    Phone+1 606-780-5500
    Fax+1 606-780-5512

Summary

  • Dr. Daniel Lee is a neurologist in Lexington, KY. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Neurology residency at Washington University Barnes Hospital and fellowship in sleep medicine at Stanford School of Sleep Medicine. His practice include sleep medicine, general neurology, and headache disorders. His research interest include D3 knock out models, RLS treatment trial, TBI treatment trial, Alpha synuclein biomarker in saliva characterization, atrial remodeling in OSA.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1993
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Neurology, 1988 - 1992
  • TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)
    TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • Boston City Hospital
    Boston City HospitalMD, Externship, Neurology, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1988, MD, Honor
  • Berea College
    Berea CollegeB.A., Chemistry and Biology, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1992 - 2017
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Sleep MedicineSleep Disorders Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Medical Director Kentucky Neuroscience Institute
  • Chief of Staff HCA Frankfort Medical Center, 2022
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Faculty Teaching Award AOA medical honor society, 2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cardiovascular Risks Among Restless Legs Syndrome Patients  
    Lee D, Wake County Medical Journal, 1/1/2012
  • A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Tolerability of Gabapentin Enacarbil in Subjects with Restless Legs Syndrome  
    D. Lee, R. Ziman, T.Perkins, S. Poceta, A.Walters, R. Barrett, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 6/1/2011
  • Personality Correlates of Adherence with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment Predicting CPAP Compliance using the Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS) and Beh...  
    S.Moran, D.Everhart, C.Davis, D.Lee, Wuensch, K, Demare H, Sleep Breath, 9/28/2010
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Ropinirole CR Efficacy after Overnight Switch from IR.
    Lee D, Associated Professional Sleep Societies Meeting, American Academy of Neurology, MN, 2007; Boston, MA, 2007, 6/1/2007
  • Ropinirole IR Efficacy in Evening and Nighttime symptoms.
    Lee D, American Academy of Neurology, San Diego, CA, 5/1/2006
  • Ropinirole IR Efficacy Poster Regardless of Age of Onset.
    Lee D, American Geriatric Society, 1/1/2006
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Lectures

  • Alteration of circadian rhythm in the 3XTg mouse model of Alzheimer disease. 
    Greenville, NC - 11/6/2012
  • Restless Legs Syndrome. From Bedside to Bench side and Back. 
    Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC - 11/1/2011
  • Lord of the Dopamine Receptors: Critical Role of D3 in sensory-motor and autonomic function. 
    11/1/2011
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Other

  • Alzheimer's disease. 
    Lee D, NC Public Television Broadcast, Duke University Faculty panel discussion
    1/1/2003

Press Mentions

  • New Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Memory Clinic Expanding Research and Enhancing Patient Care
    New Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Memory Clinic Expanding Research and Enhancing Patient CareJanuary 11th, 2022
  • Rockcastle Native Recovering from Severe Neurological Impacts Following COVID-19
    Rockcastle Native Recovering from Severe Neurological Impacts Following COVID-19March 17th, 2021
  • She Had COVID-19 and Never Knew. Then Encephalitis Set In
    She Had COVID-19 and Never Knew. Then Encephalitis Set InMarch 9th, 2021

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese)