Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
200 Lothrop Street, Suite B400, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Benjamin Lee, MD, PhD, specializes in neurosurgery and is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Lee completed his medical education and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Lee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor.

Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Residency

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in MA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Williamsport
Upmc Hamot
Upmc Mercy
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
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UPMC
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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery
200 Lothrop Street, Suite B400, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Benjamin B. Lee a top-rated expert for Spinal Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin B. Lee is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Tumor, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Benjamin B. Lee specialize in?

While Dr. Benjamin B. Lee is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Benjamin B. Lee participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Benjamin B. Lee has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin B. Lee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Benjamin B. Lee accept my insurance?

Dr. Benjamin B. Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-663-6733 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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