Joon Y. Lee
Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 200, 
Monroeville, PA 

Overview

Joon Yung Lee, MD, specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Lee graduated summa cum laude from University of California, Berkeley, and obtained his medical degree from Yale Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UPMC and his fellowship in spine surgery at the Rothman Institute-Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Lee performs spinal surgery using standard techniques and cutting-edge surgical technologies including minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and microsurgical decompression.

Dr. Lee is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Yale University School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Specialist in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Thomas Jefferson University Medical College

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
The Washington Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Korean

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 200, Monroeville, PA 15146
Other Locations
UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
95 Leonard Avenue, Suite 500, Washington, PA 15301
UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1200, Bethel Park, PA 15102

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. Joon Y. Lee a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joon Y. Lee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spondylolisthesis, 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. Joon Y. Lee specialize in?

While Dr. Joon Y. Lee is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Joon Y. Lee participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joon Y. Lee has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Joon Y. Lee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joon Y. Lee accept my insurance?

Dr. Joon Y. Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-858-0380 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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