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Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Richard Lee, MD
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Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 58
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.

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Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Washington University.Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Lee currently practices at AU Health Cardiovascular Center and are affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Augusta University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lee received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Lee's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lee is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Impella Device
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tilt_Testing
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 AU Health Cardiovascular Center
    1003 Chafee Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-3226
  2. 2 Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623

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Feb 12, 2019
He Saved My Sons Life. There Are None In His Caliber Out There.
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular 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
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1995
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington University
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin Foundation
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Lee, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lee's profile.

Dr. Richard Lee, MD is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Lee, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers

    302 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA