Summary

Dr. Wai Lee is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and immune system. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine. With 31 years of experience in rheumatology, Dr. Lee brings extensive expertise to caring for patients with complex autoimmune and joint conditions. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Lee practices at Providence Portland Medical Center, specifically at the Providence Arthritis Center in Portland, Oregon. He focuses on treating arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and back or joint pain. His approach to care includes arthritis therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Patients have rated Dr. Lee highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • 471 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Wai Leong Lee

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PROV Employee POS
  • Age Right (Marquis Advantage)
  • BCBS Federal
  • Champ VA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Medicaid OR Plus Open Card
  • Medicare A&B
  • Moda Connexus Network
  • Providence ElderPlace PACE
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage
  • Regence BCBS EPO - Out of State
  • Regence BCBS PAR
  • Regence BCBS PPO
  • Regence BCBS PPP
  • Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage
  • Tricare for Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Select
  • Tricare US Family Health Plan
  • Tricare West
  • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Plus
  • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
  • United Healthcare Complete Care HMO
  • United Healthcare Med Advantage HMO
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO Network
  • United Healthcare POS
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • United Healthcare Surest

Medical Specialties

Wai Leong Lee has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Wai Leong Lee has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Gout
  • Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatologist
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Wai Leong Lee holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in 2001 and Baylor University in 2001.

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 1998 and Baylor University in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1995 and Washington University Department of Neurology in 1995.

NPI Number

Wai Leong Lee's NPI number is 1881623254.

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Wai Lee speaks English.
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