Philip S. Lee
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Geisinger Medical Center - Neurosurgery
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 

Overview

Philip S. Lee, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon who specializes in epilepsy and movement disorders. He provides care for people with a variety of brain and spine conditions, including brain and spine tumors, facial pain, traumatic brain and spine injury and degenerative spine disease. He’s also received advanced training in awake and asleep intraoperative brain mapping, laser ablation and image-guided stereotactic neurosurgical procedures.|Dr. Lee received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he also completed a fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. He also earned a doctorate in clinical psychology at George Mason University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in developmental cognitive neuroscience at Georgetown University.|He’s an active member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.|Dr. Lee received the Theodore Kurze Senior Prize in Neurological Surgery and Clinical Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Dr. Lee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Myelomeningocele, Craniectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2011 - Doctor Of Medicine

Specialties

Neurology
Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Neurosurgery
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

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. Philip S. Lee a top-rated expert for Meningioma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip S. Lee is classified as an Advanced expert for Meningioma, 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. Philip S. Lee specialize in?

While Dr. Philip S. Lee is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, and Myelomeningocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Philip S. Lee participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Philip S. Lee has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Philip S. Lee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Philip S. Lee accept my insurance?

Dr. Philip S. Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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