Bio
Dr. Lee specializes in orthopedic surgery of the upper extremity, from shoulder to finger. This includes fractures, dislocations, arthritis, nerve compression, tendon/ligament injuries, and much more. He uses the most advanced and latest technologies to optimize outcomes so that patients can get back to doing what they love. Whether repairing a torn rotator cuff or fixing a broken finger, Dr. Lee’s aim is to heal patients in a personalized and caring manner.
A native of New Jersey, Dr. Lee studied neuroscience at New York University, graduating magna cum laude. He attended the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he became interested in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Lee then completed orthopedic surgery residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he was selected as a Chief Resident. Afterwards, he completed upper extremity/microsurgery fellowship at the University of California Irvine, with dual orthopedic and plastic surgery training. Dr. Lee continues to attend conferences, meetings, and courses to stay up to date with the latest evidence and techniques.
Dr. Lee is an Eagle Scout and loves the outdoors in addition to caring for his community. He enjoys road biking and has cycled across the country from East coast to West coast, while building affordable housing along the way. In his free time, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and daughter, traveling, hiking, running, and cycling.
Education & Training
- University of California Irvine, Departments of Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery: Upper Extremity and Microsurgery Fellowship
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, orthopedic surgery residency
- Brown University, Doctor of Medicine
- New York University, Bachelor of Science in neuroscience
Certifications
- Board-certified in orthopedic surgery
Hospital & Team Affiliations
- Herndon Operatory
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
- McLean Tysons Orthopedic Surgery Center
- Reston Hospital Center
- Virginia Hospital Center
Organizations & Awards
- Voted Top Doctor by Northern Virginia Magazine, 2024
- Chief Resident, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Treatments
- Acromioplasty
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff
- Arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction
- Autograft (UCL tear)
- Biceps tendon reinsertion
- Biceps tendon rupture surgery
- Biceps tenodesis
- Broken collarbone surgery
- Bursitis/impingement surgery
- Carpal tunnel release
- Closed reduction (elbow)
- Closed reduction (finger)
- Closed reduction (shoulder)
- Closed reduction (sternoclavicula joint)
- Diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases
- Diagnostic ultrasound
- Elbow arthritis surgery
- Elbow arthroscopy
- Elbow joint replacement
- Elbow surgery
- EMG/Nerve conduction studies
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
- Fasciotomy
- Fixation of pathologic fractures
- Ganglion cyst surgery
- Geriatric orthopedics – fragility fracture care
- Hand and wrist joint reconstruction surgery
- Hand fracture surgery
- Hand, wrist and elbow arthritis surgery
- Hand, wrist and elbow joint replacement
- Hand, wrist and elbow trauma
- Impingement – rotator cuff tendonitis
- Labrum surgery
- Little League elbow treatment
- Little League shoulder treatment
- Minimally invasive hand, wrist and elbow surgery
- Minimally invasive technique – Dupuytrens disease
- Nerve decompression
- Non-operative Bankart lesion treatment
- Non-operative biceps tendon rupture treatment
- Non-operative broken collar bone treatment
- Non-operative bursitis/impingement treatment
- Non-operative carpal tunnel treatment
- Non-operative cubital tunnel syndrome treatment
- Non-operative elbow bursitis treatment
- Non-operative elbow spur treatment
- Non-operative finger fracture treatment
- Non-operative finger sprain treatments
- Non-operative ganglion cyst treatment
- Non-operative golfer’s elbow treatment
- Non-operative hand and wrist arthritis treatments
- Non-operative hand fracture treatment
- Non-operative labral tear treatment
- Non-operative mallet finger treatment
- Non-operative muscle strain treatment
- Non-operative olceranon fracture treatment
- Non-operative radial head fracture treatment
- Non-operative rotator cuff tear treatment
- Non-operative shoulder arthritis treatment
- Non-operative shoulder instability treatment
- Non-operative shoulder separation treatment
- Non-operative superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion tear treatment
- Non-operative tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis treatment
- Non-operative throwing injury treatment
- Non-operative treatment for calficic tendonitis – barbotage
- Non-operative treatment for frozen shoulder – capsular distention
- Non-operative trigger finger
- Non-operative ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) treatment
- Non-operative wrist fracture treatment
- Non-operative wrist tendonitis treatment
- Olceranon fracture surgery
- Open shoulder reconstruction
- Osteoarthritis treatment
- Osteoporosis care
- Periarticular fracture care
- R.I.C.E. – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate
- Radial head fracture surgeries
- Reverse total shoulder replacement
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthritis surgeries
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder impingement syndrome treatment
- Shoulder instability surgery
- Shoulder replacement surgery
- Shoulder separation surgery
- Sprain and strain treatment
- Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion tear surgery
- Tendon joint injections
- Tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis surgery
- Throwing injury surgeries
- Thumb CMC replacement
- Tommy John surgery
- Trigger finger surgery
- Ultrasound guided injections
- Ultrasound point of care examination
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Wrist fracture surgery
- Wrist tendonitis surgery
- Xiaflex treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture
