William Sy Lee MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1901 S Union Ave Suite B 2005 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. William Lee is a cardiologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Lee specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Lee also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Cebu Institute of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Is heart stent surgery painful?
During Stent placement you can have some chest discomfort /pain as the stent settle into place. Pain can be felt as sharp/ stabbing and can last for for 24 hrs , You can take Tylenol ( Acetaminophen ) 500 mg every 6 hr if needed READ MORE
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- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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