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Michele Lee, MD, Ophthalmology, Scottsdale, AZ

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Ophthalmology Scottsdale, AZ

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    9811 N 95th St
    Ste 101
    Scottsdale, AZ 85258
    Phone+1 480-947-4493
    Fax+1 206-520-9310

Summary

  • Dr. Michele Lee is a board-certified ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. She received her undergraduate degree at Harvard University, her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, completed her training at Stanford University and UCSF, and has been in practice 5 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and Korean. Dr. Lee specializes in cataract surgery, cornea transplantation, and refractive surgery and currently practices at the University of Washington Eye Institute at Harborview.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 2018 - 2019
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2019
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2015 - 2018
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2014, M.D.
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityB.A., Chemistry, Music, 2005 - 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2022
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2019 - 2022
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Paper of Session ASCRS, 2019
  • "Best of the Best" Paper of Conference ASCRS, 2019
  • Heed Fellowship 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Prospective Comparison of Wavefront-Guided LASIK Versus Wavefront-Guided PRK After Previous Keratorefractive Surgery  
    Michele Lee, MD, Dove Press

Authored Content

  • Wavefront-Guided PRK for Myopia Yields High Success and Patient SatisfactionMarch 2023
  • Laser Refractive Surgery Shows Promise for Pediatric Anisometropic AmblyopiaNovember 2022
  • Topical NSAIDs in low risk cataract surgery patients lack a clear benefit to warrant changes in current practice patterns Source: https://www.eyeworld.org/April 2018

Press Mentions

  • Your Generosity in Action: Meet a Resident Excellence Award Winner
    Your Generosity in Action: Meet a Resident Excellence Award WinnerFebruary 22nd, 2019
  • From International Concert Pianist to Ophthalmologist
    From International Concert Pianist to OphthalmologistAugust 4th, 2020
  • Seattle Met Top Doctor
    Seattle Met Top DoctorAugust 4th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish