Overview
Richard Lee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Augusta, Georgia.
Dr. Lee is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
1003 Chafee Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Lee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Lee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Lee by calling their office at 706-721-8623. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Lee a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Lee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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 Lee specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Lee is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Lee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Lee has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Richard 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 Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-721-8623 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
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic DissectionDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)