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JOON Y. LEE MD

TREATMENTS OFFERED: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Disc Replacement & Microsurgical Decompression in Pittsburgh

Clinic: UPMC DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Address: 🗺️ 3471 5th Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Insurance Accepted: UPMC for Life, UPMC for You, UPMC Health Plan, Aetna, Aetna CHIP, Amerihealth Caritas, Caresource, Cigna, Gateway, Health America, Health America / Advantra, Highmark, Humana, Independent Health, Medical Mutual of OH, Medicare, Non-PA Medical Assistance, PA Health And Wellness, PA Medical Assitance, Palmetto, The Health Plan, Tricare, Unison, United Healthcare & Veterans Choice

Experience: Since 1998

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About JOON Y. LEE

Meet Dr. Joon Y. Lee, a prominent orthopedic surgeon based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee earned his medical degree from Yale University and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. He further specialized in spine surgery through a fellowship at the Rothman Institute-Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Lee is skilled in utilizing both traditional and advanced surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive disc replacement, spine surgery, and microsurgical decompression. These innovative procedures can lead to quicker recovery times and potentially eliminate the need for spinal fusion in some cases. In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Lee is actively engaged in research at esteemed institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, the Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh, and Yale Medical School Research Laboratories. He has authored numerous articles and delivered lectures on various topics related to spinal health, including cervical and lumbar disc herniation, disc replacement, myelopathy, spinal stenosis, spine trauma, fusion techniques, and non-fusion technologies.