John G. Lee
Expertise in
45
conditions

Dr. John G. Lee

Gastroenterology
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
45
conditions
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, 
Orange, CA 

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 53 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Duke University School of Medicine - Gastroenterology Fellowsh

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
Gottschalk Medical Plaza
1 Medical Plaza Drive, Irvine, CA 92697

Additional Areas of Focus

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

53 Total Publications

Synthetic abnormal mast cell particles successfully mimic neoplastic mast cells by flow cytometry.
Synthetic abnormal mast cell particles successfully mimic neoplastic mast cells by flow cytometry.
Journal: Cytometry. Part B, Clinical cytometry
Published: January 05, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John G. Lee

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 53 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 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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