
Overview
Dr. Richard A. Lee is a board-certified UCI Health specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical focus disease and conditions of the respiratory system, including lung cancer, severe asthma, pulmonary hypertension and pneumonia.Lee earned his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital in New York City.Nickname: Tony.
Dr. Lee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
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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Dr. Adithya Cattamanchi is a board-certified UCI Health pulmonologist who specializes in lung disorders and critical care medicine. His clinical focus is on the treatment and management of pulmonary infections as well as common lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Cattamanchi earned his medical degree at the UC San Francisco School of Medicine, where he completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine. He also received a master's of science degree in clinical research at UC San Francisco. Before joining UCI Health and the UC Irvine School of Medicine as chief of the Division of Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine, he served as a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and as a professor with the UC San Francisco School of Medicine and its Center for Tuberculosis.His research focus is on improving the diagnosis and treatment of people with tuberculosis (TB) to ensure that the disease is diagnosed early and treatment begun immediately for better outcomes and to prevent community transmission, particularly in regions around the world with high rates of TB. Working with basic scientists and engineers to identify novel biomarkers for TB screening and diagnosis, he has developed point-of-care platforms for biomarker detection and tested them in field studies to evaluate their impact on clinical decisions and patient outcomes.Cattamanchi is the author or co-author of nearly 200 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. His published research includes the performance of TB diagnostics among people with TB and led studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to increase molecular testing for TB in community health centers throughout Uganda and to improve molecular diagnosis of drug-resistant TB in the Philippines. He also is working on NIH-funded studies to reduce TB in high-density U.S. urban settings and to develop novel, noninvasive tests to diagnose TB in children. Dr. Cattamanchi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and COVID-19. Dr. Cattamanchi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard A. Lee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard A. Lee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard A. Lee by calling their office at 714-456-7720. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard A. Lee a top-rated expert for Asthma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard A. Lee is classified as an Advanced expert for Asthma, 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. Richard A. Lee specialize in?
While Dr. Richard A. Lee is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Richard A. Lee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard A. Lee has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma. You can view a list of Dr. Richard A. Lee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard A. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard A. Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7720 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.
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- Advanced
- AsthmaDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung MetastasesDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- BullaeDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- COVID-19Dr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Grass AllergyDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- Liver FailureDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- LymphangioleiomyomatosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Pleural EffusionDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- VertigoDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
