Summary

Dr. Young Im Lee specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. They earned their medical degree from Ewha Womans University School of Medicine and brings 22 years of clinical experience to their practice. Dr. Lee is fluent in English.

Dr. Lee practices at MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, and maintains affiliations with several respected medical institutions including Beth Israel Medical Center, MUSC Health Ashley River Tower, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Newport Hospital, and MUSC University Hospital. They treat patients with respiratory failure and sepsis, providing specialized care for both adult and pediatric cases. Dr. Lee performs advanced procedures such as central venous catheter placement, pulmonary function testing, and therapeutic hypothermia to help patients recover from serious respiratory conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 22 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ewha Womans University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Charleston , SCLadson , SCCharleston , SCCharleston , SC
Med School: Ewha Womans University School Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Young Im Lee

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan\xa0
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)\xa0
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health\xa0
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare\xa0
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Young Im Lee has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Young Im Lee has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Young Im Lee holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of South Carolina, Missouri, and Georgia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027, an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026, and an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Ewha Womans University School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Young Im Lee's NPI number is 1417119645.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Young Im Lee affiliated with?
Young Im Lee is affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center, Musc Health Ashley River Tower, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Newport Hospital, and Musc University Hospital.
Does Young Im Lee accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Young Im Lee has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Young Im Lee accepting new patients?
Young Im Lee has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Young Im Lee's office located?
Young Im Lee's office is located at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC, 29425.
How can I make an appointment with Young Im Lee?
You can find contact information for Young Im Lee here on Vitals.

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