Meet Dr. Lee

Known by his patients as an artist and a warm, caring physician, Dr. Gilbert Lee has built an impeccable reputation as one of the areas finest plastic surgeons. Dr. Lee earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego. He then went on to receive his surgical training at some of the most prestigious universities, among them Washington University, the birth place of plastic surgery. As a leading plastic surgeon in San Diego, Dr. Lee has continued to contribute to the field by publishing his advances in leading journals, presenting his work at national conferences, and helping to train medical students and residents at U.C.S.D. Medical Center.

Dr. Lee is triple board certified, including certifications by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and the American Board of Surgery. He is the current Chief of Plastic Surgery at Sharp Memorial Hospital, and is a voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, at U.C.S.D. Medical Center. He has been featured as a plastic surgery expert by the CBS and NBC News, local channels 8,10, 7/39,15, and the Union Tribune newspaper. His work has even appeared on the ABC Prime Time Live television show.

Perhaps the most unique feature about Dr. Lee is his ability to communicate with his patients. With an understanding of his patients' concerns, Dr. Lee uses his artistic and surgical skills to produce remarkable aesthetic results.

Academic Titles

• Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, non-salaried U.C. San Diego
• Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, non-salaried U.C. San Diego
• Chief of Plastic Surgery, Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA, Year 2000

Awards

• Teacher of the Year/ Meritorious Service Award, University of California, San Diego, Plastic Surgery 1999-2000

Board Certification

• Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, November, 1996
• Diplomate, American Board of Surgery, June 2, 1992 #37336
• Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Surgery, August 19, 1996 #212
• Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1, 1987 #321560

Academic Background

Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, Training Director: Dr. Paul M. Weeks

• Plastic Surgery Administrative Chief Resident: July, 1992 to June, 1993
• Fellowship in Hand, Microvascular, and Peripheral Nerve Surgery: July , 1993 to June 30, 1994

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY

• Board Certified in General Surgery: June 2, 1992 #37336
• General Surgery Residency: July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1991
• General Surgery Residency: July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1991 Training Director: Dr. Seymour I. Schwartz

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine, June, 1986. Graduated with Highest Honors
• Medical School: September, 1982 to June, 1986
• Traveling Clerkship at University of London, University of Edinburgh, UCSF, Stanford University

University of California, Davis

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, June, 1982
• Undergraduate Studies: September, 1978 to June, 1982
• U.C. Davis Regents scholarship (highest scholarship awarded by University)
• Graduated with Highest Honors
• Dean's Honor Roll
• Member of PHI KAPPA PHI Honor Society

Certifications / Memberships

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Member, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Member, American Society for Peripheral Nerve
• Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Member, American Association for Hand Surgery
• Member, American Medical Association
• Member, California Medical Association
• Member, San Diego County Medical Association
• Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Member, American Society of Aesthetic Lipodissolve, Founding Member
• Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction Certified, April 19, 1997
• Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Certified, 1996
• LASER Certification: CO2 Laser, Erbium, Ruby Hair Removal Laser, KTP Laser, Nd: Yag Laser.
• California State Medical License

Publications & Presentations

Dr. Lee has over 30 plastic surgery publications in peer reviewed journals. His publication list is available upon request.

Television & Newspaper Appearances

• KUSI Channel 9 News, February 15, 2005. "Lipodissolve."
• NBC Channel 7/39 News, November 20, 2004. "Non-Ablative Facial Rejuvenation."
• KUSI Channel 9 News, November 05, 2004. "Laser Genesis: Facial Rejuvenation."
• FOX Channel 6 News, August 14, 2003. "Plastic Surgery for Minority Patients."
• KUSI Channel 9 News, January 25, 2003."Botox. Clinical Use in Plastic Surgery."
• KUSI Channel 9 News, March 23, 2002. "New Concepts in Plastic Surgery."
• KFMB Channel 8 News, November 28, 2000. "Miracles of Plastic Surgery; Hope for Adrian." 3 part series
• San Diego Union Tribune, January 4, 1999, Front Page. "Brachial Plexus Reconstruction for Obstetric Palsy."
• KFMB Channel 8 News, July 23, 1998. "Microvascular Hand Transplantation."
• KGTV Channel 10 News, January 7, 1998. "Facial Reanimation. Restoring Jenny's Smile."
• KFMB Channel 8 News, September 9, 1997. "Reconstructing Complex Facial Trauma."
• KGTV Channel 10 News, June 7, 1997. "UCSD Medical School Graduation, Hooding Ceremony."
• KFMB Channel 8 News, August 16, 1996. "Toe to Hand Transfers. Microsurgical Hand Reconstruction."
• KNSD Channel 39 News, November 11, 1995. "Reconstruction of Facial Deformities."