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Dr. David I. Lee, MD

(390 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery) and Urologic Oncology

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: genitourinary cancer, prostate cancer, urologic (genitourinary) disorders

51 N 39th Street Mob Suite 240
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 662-8699

Dr. David I. Lee, MD is a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and urologic oncology. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. David I. Lee, MD is affiliated with UCI Health.

Office Locations

101 The City Drive S Building 29
Orange, CA 92868

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19208 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612

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20350 Southwest Birch Street Suite 210
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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51 N 39th Street Mob Suite 240
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 662-8699

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“On Sunday, as David Lee leaned over his 8-year-old son, Nate, the two tried clipping wires between a battery and a bulb to generate light at the Kid 2.0 career expo Sunday at UC Irvine.”—"Tech event aims to inspire kids, update parents", The Orange County Register, March 2013

“Doctors, including urologist David Lee at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, tried it out on pigs last summer.”—"Haptics offer the sensation of touch without touching", Philadelphia Inquirer, January 2011

“Dr. David Lee, of Penn's Abramson Cancer Center and Chief of the Division of Urology at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center performed the surgery and said the Senator was a perfect candidate.”—"Sen. Brubaker released from hospital following surgery", Daily Local News, August 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy

laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

lymphadenectomy

minimally invasive prostate surgery

prostate surgery

In 2012, Dr. David I. Lee, MD performed more laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), minimally invasive prostate surgery, and prostate surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, cancer surgery, urologic procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	66
dissection	65
doctor visit	187
excision	65
lymph node procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	131
pelvic surgery	65
urologic procedures	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, dissection and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	72
diagnostic procedures	11
dissection	72
doctor visit	243
excision	72
lymph node procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	155
minor procedures	11
pelvic surgery	72
urologic procedures	83

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	80
diagnostic procedures	24
dissection	79
doctor visit	489
excision	79
lymph node procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	183
minor procedures	24
pelvic surgery	79
urologic procedures	104

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, dissection, cancer surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	87
dissection	87
doctor visit	602
excision	87
lymph node procedures	87
minimally invasive procedures	174
pelvic surgery	87
urologic procedures	87

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	702
Black	96
Hispanic	26
Asian	22
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	710
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, dissection, cancer surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	89
dissection	89
doctor visit	645
excision	89
lymph node procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	178
pelvic surgery	89
urologic procedures	89

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	411
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, cancer surgery, urologic procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	86
dissection	85
doctor visit	627
excision	85
lymph node procedures	85
minimally invasive procedures	171
pelvic surgery	85
urologic procedures	86

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, dissection, pelvic surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	109
dissection	110
doctor visit	624
excision	110
lymph node procedures	110
minimally invasive procedures	219
pelvic surgery	110
urologic procedures	109

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	91
dissection	90
doctor visit	599
excision	90
lymph node procedures	90
minimally invasive procedures	194
pelvic surgery	90
urologic procedures	104

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, dissection, cancer surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	67
dissection	67
doctor visit	409
excision	67
lymph node procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	134
pelvic surgery	67
urologic procedures	67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, dissection, pelvic surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	31
dissection	32
doctor visit	293
excision	32
lymph node procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	63
pelvic surgery	32
urologic procedures	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, dissection, cancer surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	41
dissection	41
doctor visit	408
excision	41
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	82
pelvic surgery	41
urologic procedures	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, cancer surgery and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	29
doctor visit	361
excision	29
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	72
minor procedures	12
pelvic surgery	29
urologic procedures	43

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	43
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David I. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Orange, CA were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, dissection and cancer surgery.

cancer surgery	70
diagnostic procedures	15
dissection	70
doctor visit	457
excision	70
lymph node procedures	70
minimally invasive procedures	146
minor procedures	15
pelvic surgery	70
urologic procedures	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Female	0
Male	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	317
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	22

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	77
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	299

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David I. Lee, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David I. Lee, MD treated were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	0
Cancer	64

Education & Training

Dr. David I. Lee, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David I. Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCI Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David I. Lee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 390 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David I. Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David I. Lee, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$13,409 Da Vinci Surgical System $10,409	DA VINCI SP $3,000
MML US, Inc.	$1,649 ReActiv8 $1,649
Ethicon US, LLC	$160 Biosurgicals $138	EVICEL $23
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$152 Myrbetriq $100	Vesicare $53
AbbVie, Inc.	$120 Humira $105	Lupron $15
Other	$525 STENDRA $113	Gamma $87	CIALIS $61	AquaBeam Robotic System $34	FIRMAGON $34	Other $194

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,489
Education	$4,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$2,851
Gift	$175

Research Payments

Dr. David I. Lee, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $23,800.

Biography

Dr. David Lee's specialty is urologic oncology. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. In his practice, Dr. Lee focuses on prostate cancer. Before completing his residency at Jefferson University Hospitals, Dr. Lee attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Southern California Super Doctors and Philadelphia Super Doctors. Dr. Lee is professionally affiliated with UCI Health.