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Dr. Way Lee, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Way Lee, MD
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Dr. Way Lee, MD is a General Surgeon in West Islip, NY.
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Dr. Way Lee, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
West Islip, NY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Way Lee, MD is a General Surgeon in West Islip, NY.

About

Dr. Lee graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Way Lee, MD is a General Surgeon in West Islip, NY and has 25 years experience. Dr. Lee currently practices at Surgery, West Islip and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lee received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Lee's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lee also speaks Cantonese, Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Lee is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Rib Fracture
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Asherman Syndrome
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatobiliary Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Augmentation Cystoplasty Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reduction
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colostomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diabetic Foot Care
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Transplant
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Skin Grafts
Small Bowel Resection
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgery, West Islip
    786 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Feb 19, 2025
Dr Lee has performed two surgeries on me.. He and his office go above and beyond for whatever is necessary. He is a superstar in my book.
— Feb 19, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Cantonese
Chinese
Mandarin
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • 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
  • UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornell Columbia Nyp
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Way Lee, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lee's profile.

Dr. Way Lee, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Way Lee, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY