Michael Joo-Hyun Lee, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Michael Joo-Hyun Lee, MD
General Surgery
Bariatrics
Ste 100
Denton, TX 76201-2484
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatrics
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Denton
Texas Health Plano
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Fellowship - 2012
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Surgery Program - Residency - 2011
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth - Medical Education - 2006
Bio
Dr. Michael Lee is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS), a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) with the highest credentials in order to practice the highest level of bariatric surgery and revisional bariatric surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston before going on to complete his general surgery residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Lee is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery from the renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Upon completion of his training, Dr. Lee was recruited as Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and the Director of the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas from 2012-2015 before entering private practice.
Dr. Lee specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery including revisional surgery as well as a minimally invasive general surgery. He has presented at the national level and published in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques, and reducing risk in bariatric surgery. His professional society memberships include the (ACS) American College of Surgeons, (SAGES) Society of American GI and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the (ASMBS) American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. In his free time, Dr. Lee trains for long distance triathlons and hopes to inspire and motivate his patients promoting physical activity and ethical eating.
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4.8 out of 5 (34 Ratings, 17 Comments)
Feb 2025Custmer services was above and beyond the call of dutyFeb 2025Custmer services was above and beyond the call of dutyFeb 2025Dr. Lee was very funny and patient. He suggested that I contact the doctor that performed my colonoscopy to make sure that I didn't need to have another one before 3 years.Feb 2025All of the staff are very friendly and helpful.Feb 2025Dr Lee spent a lot of time with me explaining everything. Very nice that he didn't feel rushed or make me feel like a number.Feb 2025The Dr was kind and reassuring. He was extremely supportive and knowledgeable. He kept apologizing for the delays as the ER was inundated with patients That was kind of him to inform me. He was so easy to talk with.Jan 2025Dr Lee was very through and attentive. The staff were all cheerful and kind.Jan 2025Excellent care and concern for the patient!!Jan 2025He was phenomenal! Great communicator! He listened so intently, he explained extremely well!!! 5 stars for himJan 2025For me it was all very goodJan 2025ExcellentJan 2025Every aspect of my recent surgery with Dr. Michael Lee was outstanding. Dr. Lee explained my situation when diagnosed, diagrammed the situation and informed me of his planned surgery. Before leaving the hospital, Dr. Lee went over results of the surgery; he did this again on the follow up outpatient office visit. His explanations were always easily understood and very clear. Dr. Lee is a remarkable physician and I highly recommend him.Jan 2025The nurse at Dr. Lee's office was very personable; the kind of person who just automatically puts you at ease.Dec 2024I love this doctor .. Very informativevery friendly staffDec 2024They took time with me and did not worry about how long my appointment was, nothing was rushedDec 2024Very good and caringDec 2024Very good