Overview
Dr. John G. Lee is a UCI Health gastroenterologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the pancreas and biliary tract using minimally invasive techniques, including interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).Lee also is skilled in the treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding and the removal of difficult and large colonic polyps. He is involved in the research of outcomes of gastrointestinal endoscopy and is the author of numerous publications.Lee earned his medical degree from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Fla. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, followed by an internal medicine residency at Wadsworth VA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C. Before coming to UC Irvine Medical Center, he was an associate professor at UC Davis School of Medicine.Although Dr. Lee's primary patient base is adult, he performs endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ECRP) on pediatric patients.
Dr. Lee is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
1 Medical Plaza Drive, Irvine, CA 92697
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
17100 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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Dr. Lee has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buxbaum is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John G. Lee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John G. Lee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John G. Lee by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John G. Lee a top-rated expert for Jaundice?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John G. Lee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Jaundice, 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. John G. Lee specialize in?
While Dr. John G. Lee is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Jaundice, Cholestasis, and Bile Duct Stricture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. John G. Lee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John G. Lee has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Jaundice. You can view a list of Dr. John G. Lee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John G. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. John G. Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Advanced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- CholangitisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AnemiaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.