Richard Lee
Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Richard Lee

Thoracic Surgery
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
2
conditions
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, 
Seattle, WA 

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 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, TORCH Syndrome, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Emory University School Of Medicine , 2010

Residency

Emory University School of Medicine , 2015

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

Emory University School of Medicine , 2018
Medical University of South Carolina , 2015
University of South Carolina Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship , 2015
Emory University Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship , 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Korean

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Swedish Cardiac Surgery
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98122
Other Locations
Swedish Cherry Hill
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.

Marfan Syndrome
Aortic Valve Replacement

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, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

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.

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