Walter T. Lee
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I feel very blessed to have a profession that allows me to serve patients with both cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the head and neck. As a head and neck surgeon, I carefully weigh the risks and benefits of treatment — working with our team to maximize the chance for cure while maintaining the highest quality of life. As a physician, my approach to patient care includes addressing one's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and well-being. My research endeavors strive to improve the care we provide to patients with head and neck cancers. I have had a research program in tumor immunotherapy. I am active in addressing global health needs, being involved with regular humanitarian mission trips throughout the world. I am also active in training the next generation of surgeons that are able to address and solve challenges in an ethical and virtuous way. I have, along with my colleagues, developed and instituted a virtue-based approach to residency training that will meet this need. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four kids in a variety of activities.

Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thyroidectomy. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Melanoma, Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Myringotomy.

Graduate Institution
George Washington University School Of Medicine And Health Sciences (Washington DC), 1999.0
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in OH
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
Fellowships
Oncology (Research), Cleveland Clinic (Ohio)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Other Locations
Duke Cancer Center Raleigh
3404 Wake Forest Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
Duke Otolaryngology and Oral Surgery Clinic - Clinic 1F
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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