Professional Credentials
Elite Training from Premier Institutions
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certified: July 28, 2006 | Valid Through: January 1, 2037
Board certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery represents the highest standard of orthopaedic surgery training and competence. Certification requires:
- Completion of an accredited orthopaedic surgery residency program
- Rigorous written and oral examinations
- Demonstration of clinical competence and ethical practice
- Ongoing continuing medical education to maintain certification
Dr. Lee has maintained continuous board certification since 2006 and recently recertified, with certification valid through 2037—a testament to his ongoing commitment to excellence in orthopaedic spine surgery.
Education & Training
1991 - 1995
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Inteflex Program (Integrated Premedical-Medical Program)
1994 - 1998
Medical Doctor (M.D.)
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
1998 - 1999
General Surgery Internship
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
1999 - 2003
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
2003 - 2004
Fellowship: Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery
Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Professional Licensure
Michigan Physician License
License Number: 4301083331
Status: Active since April 6, 2004
Louisiana Physician License
License Number: 345973
Status: Active since March 24, 2025
Federal DEA License
Status: Active
DEA licensure demonstrates approval to prescribe controlled substances in compliance with federal regulations.
Active Hospital Memberships
Dr. Lee maintains active surgical privileges at 9 hospitals across southeast Michigan:
- Corewell Farmington Hills Hospital Farmington Hills, MI
- Corewell Trenton Hospital Trenton, MI
- Corewell Taylor Hospital Taylor, MI
- Corewell Wayne Hospital Wayne, MI
- Corewell Dearborn Hospital Dearborn, MI
- DMC/Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Commerce, MI
- Garden City Hospital Garden City, MI
- St. Mary Mercy Hospital Livonia, MI
- Ascension Providence Hospital Novi & Southfield, MI
Active hospital privileges demonstrate ongoing clinical competence and peer review. Each hospital conducts rigorous credentialing to verify qualifications, review clinical outcomes, and ensure adherence to standards of care.
Faculty & Academic Appointment
Clinical Lecturer, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
University of Michigan Medical School
August 2004 - August 2008
As a Clinical Lecturer at one of the nation's premier medical schools, Dr. Lee taught medical students and orthopaedic surgery residents while maintaining an active clinical practice. This academic appointment demonstrates recognition of his teaching abilities and commitment to medical education.
Professional Society Memberships
Fellow, North American Spine Society
Fellowship in the North American Spine Society (NASS) is granted to members who have made sustained, significant contributions to the field of spine care. Fellows demonstrate:
- Sustained excellence in clinical spine care
- Contributions to spine surgery education and research
- Commitment to evidence-based practice
- Professional leadership in the spine community
The North American Spine Society is the premier multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to advancing quality spine care through education, research, and advocacy.
Additional Credentials
Testimony Experience, Publications, Presentations, Research Grant Support, Academic Hosting, Lectures, and Hospital Committee Service are available upon request.
Download Complete CVPDF | Last Updated: June 2025
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