Dr. Richard Lee MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
201 E Huron St Galter 11-140 Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Richard Lee is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Lee specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Lee typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1993
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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