Overview
Dr. Robert H. Lee is a board-certified UCI Health gastroenterologist who specializes in swallowing disorders, gastroparesis and the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).His clinical interests include esophageal disorders and esophageal cancer, as well as reflux disorders. He also is interested in outcomes-based research.Lee earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Mich., where he also completed an internship and residency in internal medicine. He went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he also received a master’s degree in clinical research.
Dr. Lee is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert H. Lee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert H. Lee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert H. Lee by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert H. Lee a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert H. Lee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. Robert H. Lee specialize in?
While Dr. Robert H. Lee is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Robert H. Lee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert H. Lee has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Robert H. Lee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert H. Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert H. Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 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
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- EncopresisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HeartburnDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
- Painful SwallowingDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- DiarrheaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EsophagitisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastroparesisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HiccupsDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Hiccups.
- IndigestionDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Morning SicknessDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- TenesmusDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.