Summary

Dr. Hee Young Lee is an orthopedic surgeon with twenty years of experience helping patients overcome musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He earned his medical degree from Yonsei University College of Medicine and specializes in comprehensive orthopedic care. Dr. Lee speaks both English and Korean, making him accessible to a diverse patient population.

Dr. Lee practices at multiple locations throughout New York, including Ithaca, Cortland, and Corning, with affiliations at Guthrie Corning Hospital and Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. He treats conditions such as avascular necrosis of the knee, bilateral hip osteoarthritis, and bow leg deformities. His approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients regain mobility and function. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 20 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Korean
  • Yonsei University College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Hee Young Lee has 3 locations

Guthrie Ithaca City Harbor Orthopedics

720 Willow AveIthaca, NY 14850
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cortland Orthopedics Department of Cortland Medical Center

4057 West RdCortland, NY 13045
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Yonsei University College Of Medicine Med School: King's College Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Hee Young Lee

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • "Martins Point Healthcare -Tricare¬†"
  • Aetna - Medicare Advantage¬†
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicare Advantage¬†
  • AmeriHealth Caritas¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Cigna¬†
  • Excellus (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York) for New York State employees¬†
  • Excellus (Blue Cross-Blue Shield - New York)¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Fidelis Care¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Geisinger Health Plan¬†
  • Geisinger Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Highmark (Blue Cross - Blue Shield - Pennsylvania)¬†
  • Highmark¬† Wholecare - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Highmark¬† Wholecare - Medicare Advantage
  • Humana - Medicare Advantage
  • Jefferson (formerly Healthcare Partners)- Medicare Advantage¬†
  • Lifetime Benefits Solutions (part of Excellus - Blue Cross Blue Shield -¬† New York)
  • Medicaid - New York
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania¬†
  • Molina Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • MVP Health Care¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Nascentia - Medicare Advantage¬†
  • Pa Health & Wellness¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Pa Health and Wellness - Commercial Exchange Product only (Obamacare)¬†
  • United Behavioral Health (Behavioral services)¬†
  • United Healthcare¬†
  • United Healthcare¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care

Medical Specialties

Hee Young Lee has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Hee Young Lee has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Foot & Ankle Orthopedics
  • General Orthopedics

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Hee Young Lee holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of New York and Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Yonsei University College Of Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Hee Young Lee's NPI number is 1225594112.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Hee Young Lee speak?
Hee Young Lee speaks English and Korean.
Does Hee Young Lee accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Hee Young Lee has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Hee Young Lee's office located?
Hee Young Lee's office is located at 720 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850.
Which hospitals is Hee Young Lee affiliated with?
Hee Young Lee is affiliated with Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and Guthrie Corning Hospital.
Does Hee Young Lee accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Hee Young Lee accepts on their Vitals profile.

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