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Dr. Edward Lee, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Edward Lee, MD
4.4 (34 Ratings)

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Dr. Edward Lee, MD is a General Surgeon in Albany, NY.
Dr. Edward Lee, MD
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Dr. Edward Lee, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Lee, MD is a General Surgeon in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. Lee graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Edward Lee, MD is a General Surgeon in Albany, NY and has 38 years experience. Dr. Lee currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Lee has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lee received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Dr. Lee's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lee also speaks Korean. Dr. Lee is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Colectomy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Crohn's Disease
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Proctectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Pelvic Exenteration (For: Gynecologic, Urinary, or Colorectal Malignancy)
Pyloromyotomy
Rectovaginal Repair
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Repair of Rectocele
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Sigmoidoscopy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Choice POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
    Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Passage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    50 New Scotland Ave Fl 5, Albany, NY 12208
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  2. 2 Amc
    47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lee
4.4
Based on 34 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Nov 09, 2023
very professional and to the point
robert natale — Nov 09, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Korean
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • New Egland Deaconess Hospital
    1988
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Lahney Clin
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Lee, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lee's profile.

Dr. Lee frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Lee, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edward Lee, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY