Dr. Yi-Horng Lee, MD
Surgeon (Pediatric) | Pediatric Surgery
718 Teaneck Road Teaneck NJ, 07666
About
Dr. Yi-Horng Lee, MD, is a renowned pediatric surgeon with over two decades of experience. He established Garden State Pediatric Surgery and currently serves as the Medical Director of Pediatric Surgery at Holy Name Medical Center. Dr. Lee covers multiple hospitals, including Holy Name, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, Saint Peter’s University Hospital, and University Hospital in Newark. Known for his expertise in neonatal, thoracic, hepatobiliary, and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Lee is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to children with complex conditions such as solid tumors, short gut syndrome, and feeding difficulties. His commitment to enhancing pediatric surgical care is evident through his extensive work in both clinical practice and research. With office hours at both Holy Name Medical Center and Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Dr. Lee continues to make a profound impact on the lives of his young patients.
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Education and Training
SUNY Downstate Medical Center MD 1996
Board Certification
Pediatric Surgery (Surgery)
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Dr. Yi-Horng Lee, MD's Expert Contributions
How long is my son going to stay in the hospital for his appendectomy?
In someone who is otherwise healthy, laparoscopic appendectomy is an ambulatory procedure. One can expect a discharge from the hospital in as short as a few hours after the operation, but usually not more than a day. READ MORE
What could be the side effects of anesthesia on a 4 year old?
Anesthesia is usually safe if administered by someone with proper training background and skill set. For your 4-year-old son, you want to make sure that the anesthesiologist is well versed with pediatric patients. If your son is having an appendectomy for appendicitis, the benefit of the operation far outweighs the risk of anesthesia. READ MORE
10 year old son needs liver biopsy. How long until tests come back and can anesthesia hurt him?
Depending on the the disease to be considered, it can take a week to a month for the results to be available. This process is controlled by the pathology department of your hospital and the availability of the pathologist with expertise in the disease in question. Can anesthesia hurt hiim? Yes, but very unlikely. Any medical procedure is associated with risks, but proper personnel will take every precaution to minimize their impact. General anesthesia is very safe. 10 years of age is not too young for anesthesia; many children need general anesthesia for various procedures, including neonates. So far, there is no study that shows harm to these patients. Most pediatric care providers understand the risks of anesthesia and the procedures themselves as well as the associated anxiety for the patients and their loved ones; these procedures are not recommended unless absolutely necessary. The benefit of the procedure usually far outweighs the risks. Having that said, you want to make sure that the anesthesiologists and nursing staff have the proper expertise and experience in handling pediatric patients to care for your child. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Pediatric Surgery Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital -
- Medical Director of Pediatric Surgery Holy Name Medical Center -
Awards
- Jersey's Best Magazine Top Doctors (2018-2023) Year
- Jersey's Best - Top Doctors for Children (2018) Year
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Award (2021-2023) Year
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area Award (2020-2023) Year
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics Surgical Section
- American College of Surgeons
- Children’s Oncology Group
- Children’s Hospital Association
- American Pediatric Surgical Association
- Association for Academic Surgery
- Fellow American College of Surgeons
Fellowships
- University at Buffalo Pediatric Surgery 2006
- UPMC Medical Education Abdominal Transplant Surgery 2004
Internships
- University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics1997
Fellowships
- Women and Children\'s Hospital of Buffalo - 2006Pediatric Surgery / UPMC Medical Education2004Abdominal Transplant Surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- American Pediatric Surgical Association, American College of Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics Surgical Section, Childrens Oncology Group, Childrens Hospital Association, Association for Academic Surgery
Articles and Publications
- 30 plus peer reviewed articles and some book chapters.
- Opportunity for Reduction of Intensive Care Unit Resource Utilization in Pediatric Blunt Liver and Spleen Injuries: A National Trauma Data Bank Analysis. Theodore Wang, Rachel Sachs, Paul Truche, Aru
- Effects of intestine-specific deletion of FGF15 on the development of fatty liver disease with vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Monica D Chow, Katherine Otersen, Andrew Wassef, Bo Kong, Sowmya Yamarthy,
- Pediatric COVID-19 and Appendicitis: A Gut Reaction to SARS-CoV-2? Amisha Malhotra, Marc G. Sturgill, Patricia Whitley-Williams, Yi Horng Lee, Chika Esochaghi, Hariprem Rajasekhar, Birk Olson, Sunand
- A Giant Childhood Mesenteric Lipoblastoma With Extensive Maturation. Anthony I. Squillaro, Monica D. Chow, Fernando Arias, Evita Sadimin, Yi Horng Lee
What do you attribute your success to?
- He attributes his success to really having a passion and a love for what he does. He wakes up each and everyday happy and grateful that he gets to take care of his patients and interact with them. He receives instant gratification the moment he gets to serve his patient population.
Areas of research
Congenital GI and Biliary Anomalies, Chest Wall Deformities, Pediatric Surgical OncologyDr. Yi-Horng Lee, MD's Practice location
Garden State Pediatric Surgery
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Leading Pediatric Surgeon Brings Expertise in Neonatal, Thoracic, and Minimally Invasive Surgery to RWJ University Hospital
A seasoned pediatric surgeon, Dr. Lee has served as the Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, in New Jersey, since 2015. Renowned for his expertise in neonatal surgery, thoracic surgery, hepatobiliary and GI surgery, and minimally invasive surgery, he leads a team of highly skilled professionals in delivering innovative and compassionate care to pediatric patients.
With a focus on treating children with solid tumors, short gut syndrome, feeding difficulties, and pectus excavatum, he has garnered a reputation for his compassionate and skillful approach to pediatric surgical care. His interest in surgical outcomes and healthcare delivery has driven his research, particularly in studying the GI microbiota in pediatric surgical patients. His expertise extends to a wide range of operations performed by pediatric surgeons, reflecting his unwavering dedication to providing the best possible care for his young patients.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. Lee started his academic journey by completing his medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 1996. After completing his surgical residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, he delved into transplant immunology research at the University of Pittsburgh, showcasing his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. His dedication to pediatric surgery led him to prestigious positions at The Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, the University of Rochester Medical Center Golisano Children’s Hospital, and St. Barnabas Medical Center.
A distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics Surgical Section and the American College of Surgeons, he is also a member of several prestigious medical associations, including the Children’s Oncology Group, the Children’s Hospital Association, the American Pediatric Surgical Association, and the Association for Academic Surgery.
Committed to providing exceptional care to pediatric patients, Dr. Lee has been the recipient of multiple awards, including being recognized as one of Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors (2018-2023), Jersey’s Best – Top Doctors for Children (2018), New York Magazine: Top Doctors Award (2021-2023), and a recipient of the Top Doctors New York Metro Area Award (2020-2023).
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