
Overview
Dr. Yu-Po Lee is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery with a focus on adult degenerative conditions. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery to treat diseases such as disc herniation, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, tumors and trauma.Lee is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and North American Spine Society. He has authored over 100 chapters and articles on minimally invasive spine surgery. He is nationally recognized for his excellence in spinal surgery and patient care, and has been recognized by America’s Top Orthopedic Surgeons and is the recipient of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors™ award and the Patients’ Choice Award.Lee earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed an orthopaedic residency at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, followed by a spine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Lee is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
1640 Newport Boulevard, Suite 100, Mesa, CA 92627
1451 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4100, Irvine, CA 92612
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yu-po Lee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yu-po Lee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yu-po Lee by calling their office at 714-456-7012. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yu-po Lee a top-rated expert for Cervical Myelopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yu-po Lee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cervical Myelopathy, 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. Yu-po Lee specialize in?
While Dr. Yu-po Lee is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, and Fractured Spine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Yu-po Lee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yu-po Lee has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Myelopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Yu-po Lee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yu-po Lee accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu-po Lee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-7012 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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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- Distinguished
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- LaminectomyDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Lee isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
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- DiskitisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LordosisDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Lee isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- CoccydyniaDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- EndoscopyDr. Lee isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
