Summary

Dr. Lee is an ABOS board-certified fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He graduated medical school from Brown university. He performed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Columbia University in New York, NY and followed with a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL.Dr. Lee has authored numerous publications and has presented at orthopedic meetings both nationally and internationally. His clinical interests include degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, minimally invasive spine surgery, motion sparing disc replacements, spinal deformity, trauma, revision surgery and spine tumors/infections.Dr. Lee has conducted extensive research in the field of spine surgery and continues to actively do so. His research interests include intervertebral disc regeneration, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal navigation and robotics. He is an active member of North American Spine Society (NASS), American Academy of …Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS).Dr. Lee has served as the Chief of spine surgery at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY since 2018 and will serve as the Director of minimally invasive spine surgery as well. Dr. Lee has been integral in the development of the Phelps Spine Institute that provides comprehensive spinal care for the community.Dr. Lee's treatment philosophy has always been to treat each patient as one of his own family members. He believes in providing accurate diagnosis, thorough conservative treatments, and the most tailored surgical solution to patients so they may return to a quality of life that they enjoy.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 19 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Korean, Spanish
  • Columbia University Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Northwell Orthopedics at Tarrytown

658 White Plains RdTarrytown, NY 10591

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Joseph Kim Lee, MDDr. Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, MBADr. Patrick O'Leary, MD, FACS, PCDr. William Zelenty, MD
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19 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Korean, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Tarrytown , NYParamus , NJNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Natl Univ Of Ireland Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph Kim Lee

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MVP
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax

Medical Specialties

Joseph Kim Lee has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Joseph Kim Lee has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Spine Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Joseph Kim Lee holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Columbia University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University in 2007.

NPI Number

Joseph Kim Lee's NPI number is 1124289780.

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Where is Joseph Lee's office located?
Joseph Lee's office is located at 658 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY, 10591.
What languages does Joseph Lee speak?
Joseph Lee speaks Korean and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Joseph Lee affiliated with?
Joseph Lee is affiliated with Nyu Tisch Hospital, Nyu Langone Orthopedic Hospital, and Nyu Langone Hospital Kimmel Pavilion.

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