Summary

Dr. John Richard Lee is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Assistant Attending Physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. His education include an AB from Harvard College, an MD from Weill Cornell Medical College, and an MS in Clinical Investigation from Weill Cornell Graduate Scholl of Medical Sciences. His clinical training was completed at NewYork-Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Lee is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
Dr. Lee is a physician-scientist with expertise in translational microbiome research studies. He has pioneered work in establishing the relationship between the gut microbiota and post-transplant diarrhea as well as the relationship between the gut microbiota and urinary tract infections. He currently has two NIH grants, a K23 career development award and an R21 exploratory/development research grant. In addition he was awarded the 2017 National Kidney Foundation Young Investigator Research grant. With these three grants, he is investigating the relationship between the gut microbiota and complications in kidney transplant recipients, the relationship between the urine microbiota and urinary tract infections, and the relationship between the peritoneal fluid microbiome and peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients.
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Office Locations

Dr. John R. Lee has 2 locations

Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation Medicine

424 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kidney Transplantation Medicine

1283 York Avenue 9th FloorNew York, NY 10065

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John R. Lee

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Dr. John R. Lee has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John R. Lee has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2007

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. John Lee's office located?
Dr. John Lee's office is located at 424 E 70th St, New York, NY, 10021.
Does Dr. John Lee accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. John Lee accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Lee affiliated with?
Dr. John Lee is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. John Lee speak?
Dr. John Lee speaks English.
Does Dr. John Lee accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Lee accepts on their Vitals profile.

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