Overview
Lee Farber is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Dr. Farber is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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.
CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
Dr. James Lee is an internationally recognized endocrine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders. Dr. Lee is the Chief of Endocrine Surgery and the Edwin K. and Anne C. Weisskopf Professor of Surgical Oncology at Columbia University and the Physician Director of the Endocrine Service Line at the NY Presbyterian Hospital. He serves as Co-Director of the multidisciplinary Columbia Thyroid Center, Parathyroid Center, and Adrenal Center. He has been rated as one of the Best Doctors in America and is one of the highest volume endocrine surgeons in the country. Dr. Lee received his medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, completed his residency in General Surgery at Columbia and went on to a fellowship in Endocrine Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Lee is actively involved in the leadership of Endocrine Surgery at the national and international level. He serves on the Executive Council of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and Standing Faculty of the international Endocrine Surgery University. He co-created the inaugural Postgraduate Course in Endocrine Surgery at the American College of Surgeons and is a featured lecturer in the biannual Masters of Endocrine Surgery Course. He has authored over 100 articles and book chapters, including the AAES Parathyroidectomy Guidelines which sets the international standard for the care of patients with parathyroid disease. He is also the Co-Editor of Surgical Endocrinopathies and the Founding Figures which details state of the art care for patients with endocrine disorders as well as the rich history of discovery in the field. Dr. Lee has given over 100 invited lectures and visiting professorships at institutions around the world. He has travelled extensively to teach other endocrine surgeons advanced techniques such as minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery as well as laparoscopic retroperitoneal adrenalectomy. He has mentored dozens of clinical and research fellows over his career, many of whom are now leaders in their own institutions and abroad.Dr. Lee also serves as the Department of Surgery's Executive Vice Chair for Strategy. In this role, he helps define the vision and plan for fulfilling the department's mission of providing the highest quality surgical patient care, education, and research to as many people as possible. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
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Sheldon Marc Feldman, MD, is Chief, Breast Surgery and Breast Surgical Oncology, Professor, Surgery and Director, Breast Cancer Services at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus includes breast cancer, oncoplastic surgery with an emphasis on optimizing breast conservation, nipple-sparing mastectomy, minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment, intraoperative radiation, targeted tumor ablation, lymphedema prevention, and complementary integrative holistic care with an emphasis on physician-patient communication. Dr. Feldman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lee A. Farber
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lee A. Farber?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lee A. Farber by calling their office at 845-214-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lee A. Farber a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lee A. Farber is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Lee A. Farber specialize in?
While Dr. Lee A. Farber is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Femoral Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Lee A. Farber participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lee A. Farber has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Lee A. Farber's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lee A. Farber accept my insurance?
Dr. Lee A. Farber accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 845-214-1800 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Farber isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Farber isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Farber isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Farber isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Farber isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IleostomyDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- NecrosisDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Farber isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.

