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Dr. Louis Lee, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Louis Lee, MD
5.0 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Louis Lee, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Louis Lee, MD works in Santa Cruz, CA as a General Surgery Specialist and has 18 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2006. Dr. Lee completed a residency at Mayo. Dr. Lee has has worked on more claims relating to Appendicitis and Varicose Veins than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Lee has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. They are affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Lee practices at Practice in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corp.
    1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  2. 2 Dominican Hospital
    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  3. 3 Santa Cruz Surgery Center
    3003 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Patient Reviews
Nov 03, 2023
I got a biopsy near my thyroid that came back as "Suspicious for Malignancy for Papillary Carcinoma". I have a suspicious nodule only the right side of my thyroid. I met endocrinologists and thyroid surgeons (before dr. Lee) who told me that "Suspicious for Malignancy is almost always cancer". In my mind, "almost always" means that 99.999% I have cancer, and I was ready to give up on my thyroid. Then, I met dr. Lee. Dr. Lee was the first dr. that suggested to remove only half of my thyroid, and wait for the final pathology report to see if it's really cancer. After some digging, apparently the chances that "Suspicious for Malignancy" is cancer are about 70% or so. Long story short, dr. Lee saved half of my thyroid and allowed me to live life without thyroid meds. Dr. Lee is an angel!!! The reason that I didn't choose dr. Lee as my surgeon is because I don't want to have the surgery in the horrible Dominican Hospital :( Dominican is not intended for humans. Avoid Dominican at any cost!
Sophia — Nov 03, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mayo
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic St Marys Hospital
    2012
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Louis Lee, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Lee accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Lee accepts here.

Dr. Lee frequently sees patients for Appendicitis and Varicose Veins.

Dr. Lee has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 7 times.

Dr. Lee is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Lee has been practicing as a General Surgery Specialist for 18 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital
  • Watsonville Community Hospital

Know Before You Go

Preventive care: what doctors want you to know

Preventive care can help identify current or future health and medical concerns before they become major.

  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

    Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)

  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

    Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)

  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

    See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)

  5. Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence

    If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)

  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

    Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)

  7. Get Tested for HIV

    Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)

  8. Get Your Blood Pressure Checked

    Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years.  (USPSTF)

  9. Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation

    If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)

  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

  11. Get Enough Folic Acid

    Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)

  12. Quit Smoking

    If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)

  13. Talk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse

    If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)