An expert spine surgeon, Michael Lee, MD, treats spinal injuries, degenerative conditions and spinal deformity as well as complex tumors of the spinal cord. He is dedicated to improving safety and quality measures for spine surgery.
As the principal investigator for several research studies, Dr. Lee has worked to identify risk factors for post-operative lumbar spondylolisthesis and to enhance lumbar spine surgical techniques. He recently has focused efforts on creating models to predict the likelihood of complication after spine surgery. In addition to his research, Dr. Lee teaches medical students, residents, fellows and practicing spine surgeons. Past courses have focused on the surgical treatment of complex spinal tumors and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Lee has published more than 150 journal articles, book chapters and abstracts on spinal conditions and surgical treatments. He has chaired several spinal surgery teaching courses and has edited two textbooks. He also serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals, and has received numerous grants to support his research. Dr. Lee has been invited to present his work at national and international conferences. In 2013, he was named to the list of Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc.
Michael Jihoon Lee, MD
- Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Clinical Interests: Degenerative Spine Disorders, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spinal column tumors, Spinal deformity, Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders
- Research and Scholarly Interests: Degenerative spine, Spinal deformity, Spine care
- Websites: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Research Network Profile
- Contact: mjl1@uchicago.edu