
Overview
"Kenneth K. Lee, MD, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University with his BA in Chemistry, and continued on to the University of Chicago where he graduated with his MD in 1981. He also stayed at the University of Chicago for his surgical residency, becoming chief resident in 1987. His certifications include general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and also advanced trauma life support. His honors include being named one of the ""Best Doctors in America"" for 1996 - 2001 and receiving the Henry T. Bahnson Teaching Award in 2002.".
Dr. Lee is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
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200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Surgical Oncology DDC
Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular.Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Zureikat is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Zureikat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zureikat is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians - Endocrine Surgery
Linwah Yip, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, and program director for the University of Pittsburgh Endocrine Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers, adrenal tumors, and functional pancreatic tumors. She studies how molecular testing can optimize diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer patients and leads the UPMC VHL Alliance Comprehensive Clinical Care Center.Dr. Yip is board-certified in general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr. Yip completed surgical residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville, Fla., and surgical oncology research and clinical fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UPMC. Dr. Yip is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Yip is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Yip is currently accepting new patients.
Magee Womens Surgical Associates
Emilia Diego, MD (she/her/hers) is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery and the Co-Director of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center/Magee Womens Hospital Breast Cancer Program. She specializes in breast cancer treatment with special interests in younger populations with breast cancer, de-escalation of breast cancer treatment and those with high-risk breast disease. She is a collaborator on several local and national trials in breast cancer. Dr. Diego is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Diego is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Diego is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kenneth K. Lee
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Is Dr. Kenneth K. Lee a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenneth K. Lee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Kenneth K. Lee specialize in?
While Dr. Kenneth K. Lee is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Acute Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Kenneth K. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Kenneth K. Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-847-8836 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
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- Anorectal AbscessDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- CholangitisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.



