Michael Joo-Hyun Lee, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Michael Joo-Hyun Lee, MD
Surgery
Bariatrics
Offers Video Visits
Lee Bariatrics 2721 Panhandle St
Ste 100
Denton, TX 76201-2484
Ste 100
Denton, TX 76201-2484
About Me
Specialties
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.
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.
Accepted Insurance
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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
USA Lonestar Network
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (32 Ratings, 14 Comments)
Nov 2024Everything is fineNov 2024So far everything is very good thanksNov 2024Dr. Lee takes the time to explain thoroughly and take the time to discuss concerns I have regarding my current health and procedures/surgery to follow.Nov 2024Dr. Lee and his staff remind me of Sports team coaches. They are all on the same team with a specific game plan for each individual patient. In my case, the Insurance Manager, His Medical Nurse, front staff, and Dr. Lee are all making decisions based on the best plan for me and my health goal. I feel validated and heard about my health.Oct 2024Nicest and sweetest nursing staff including Doctors and antithesiologist ! So helpful , kind and considerate!my 2nd visit here didn't survey that first one but was just as good!Oct 2024Everything went well and they were very professional and they listenedOct 2024All goodOct 2024I have the utmost confidence in Dr Lee and trust his medical expertise.Sep 2024Nothing except the best from Dr Lee and his entire staff!Sep 2024Amazing Dr and Surgeon. I've been seeing Dr Lee since 2017 and would recommend him to all family and friends.Sep 2024Dr. Lee and his team are some of the best!Sep 2024This practice works together and are very compassionate about my needs!Sep 2024Dr Lee was very thorough and kept me informed throughout.Aug 2024Dr. Lee was very informative and I felt very comfortable with the decisions made. He was very thorough in checking my previous health record.