
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.
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Locations
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 200, Monroeville, PA 15146
95 Leonard Avenue, Suite 500, Washington, PA 15301
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 1010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Kurt R. Weiss, MD, began his affiliation with the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 1994 when he performed basic science research in the Ferguson Laboratory as an undergraduate student. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1997 and spent an additional year in the Ferguson Laboratory before matriculating to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Albert Lin, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is chief of shoulder surgery and associate chief of sports medicine at UPMC, as well as program director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, vice chair of education, co-director of the Pittsburgh Shoulder Institute, and professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Within UPMC, he is co-chair of the Shoulder and Sports Medicine Steering Committee, and he serves on the Patient Education Governance Committee, the Professional Development Subcommittee of the GMEC, and Surgical Services Oversight Committee of UPMC East. He is the head orthopaedic team physician for Duquesne University and the head team physician for Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School. Dr. Lin received his undergraduate degree with magna cum laude distinctions from Harvard University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, followed by fellowships in sports medicine at UPMC and shoulder surgery at Harvard University. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.
Orthopaedic Specialists-UPMC
Loukia Papatheodorou, MD, is a graduate of the University of Thessaly Medical School in Biopolis, Larissa, Greece. She completed residencies at the University of Thessaly and Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and a fellowship in Hand and Upper extremity surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Papatheodorou is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Pittsburgh. She speaks English, Greek, and French. Dr. Papatheodorou is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the Greece-European Union. She specializes in the treatment of hand surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and elbow conditions, rotator cuff tears, wrist and elbow fractures, shoulder conditions and arthroscopic surgery and sees patients at locations in Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Monroeville. Dr. Papatheodorou is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Kienbock's Disease, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joon Y. Lee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joon Y. Lee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joon Y. Lee by calling their office at 412-858-0380. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- LordosisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- DiskitisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated DiskDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.



