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Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
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Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.
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Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 57
Augusta, GA
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31 years of experience
Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA.

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Dr. Richard Lee, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Augusta, GA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Washington University.They currently practice at AU Health Cardiovascular Center and are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lee received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Lee is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Valve Surgery
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Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tilt_Testing
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 AU Health Cardiovascular Center
    1003 CHAFEE AVE, Augusta, GA 30904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-3226
  2. 2 AU Medical Center
    1120 15th St # 8412, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 721-8623

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Feb 12, 2019
He Saved My Sons Life. There Are None In His Caliber Out There.
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington University
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin Foundation
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Lee, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lee's profile.

Dr. Richard Lee, MD is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Lee, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA