Overview
Dr. Lee strives to help each patient understand their condition and works with them and their families to provide the best individualized care plan possible. Dr. Lee takes pride in ensuring each patient feels heard and understood, and is committed to being involved in every step of the healing process.
Dr. Lee is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98122
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lee has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Farivar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Lehr is a perennial Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Lehr is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lehr is board certified in Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Donald Low is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Low is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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 206-320-7300. 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 Advanced 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, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. 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 49 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 Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-7300 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- NecrosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.