Dr. June Lee MD
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
130 John F. Kennedy Dr 132 Atlantis FL, 33462About
Dr. June Lee is a surgical oncologist practicing in Atlantis, FL. Dr. Lee specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Rutgers 2001
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. June Lee MD's Expert Contributions
Breast Reconstruction: How Is It Done?
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that's done after a woman has received a mastectomy. Breast cancer patients often have to get their breasts removed, and this surgery replaces or rebuilds the breast. While it is plastic surgery, it's considered reconstructive surgery instead of...
What Is a Lumpectomy?
A lumpectomy is an option for some patients who want to preserve the appearance of the breast. If the tumor is cancerous, you will most likely receive radiation therapy after your lumpectomy. The surgery can help in lowering the risks of recurring breast cancer, and it can also be used to remove...
What Is a Mastectomy?
A mastectomy is a surgery performed to remove the breast. In some cases, one breast is removed and in other cases both breasts are removed. The removal of one breast is called a unilateral mastectomy and the removal of both is called a bilateral mastectomy. A mastectomy is a surgical treatment...
What Is the Recovery From a Mastectomy Like?
After a mastectomy, you may experience some uncomfortable sensations such as pain, numbness and pinching around the location of the surgery. You will be bandaged up around the surgery area to protect you from infection, and you will be taken to a recovery room to heal. A nurse will monitor you to...
Is Breast Cancer Hereditary?
Breast cancer is not necessarily caused by hereditary factors. The majority of breast cancer cases are associated with mutations in cells that were developed during a person's lifetime.However, there is a small percentage of breast cancer patients who do acquire the disease because of genetic...
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director of Breast Program St. Catherine's of Siena 2012 - 2016
Awards
- Top Doctor 2019 Palm Beach Illustrated
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Pain
Dr. June Lee MD's Practice location
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Dr. June Lee MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Lee
Kind, compassionate and understood the pain and fear I was experiencing having breast cancer. 5 years later still cancer free.
- Dgfh
Great doctor
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