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Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Richard Lee, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Richard Lee, MD works in Augusta, GA as a Thoracic Surgery Specialist and has 31 years experience.

They are board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993. Dr. Lee completed a residency at Washington University. At present, Dr. Lee has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. They are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Lee practices at AU Health Cardiovascular Center in Augusta, GA.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 AU Health Cardiovascular Center
    1003 CHAFEE AVE, Augusta, GA 30904
  2. 2 AU Medical Center
    1120 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30912

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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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington University
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin Foundation
    2003
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Dr. Richard Lee, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

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

Dr. Lee has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.

Dr. Lee is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Lee has been practicing as a Thoracic Surgery Specialist for 31 years.

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