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Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD

General Surgery*
4.5 (26)
Map Pin Small Flushing, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD

Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Flushing, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Lee, completed a residency at University of California Davis Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lee an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Lee works at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Cardiac Thoracic Surgery in Flushing, NY with other offices in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Lung Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lee's Office Locations

  1. 1
    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Cardiac Thoracic Surgery
    5645 Main St # 3, Flushing, NY 11355 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 670-2707
  2. 2
    Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 746-5043
  3. 3
    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Downtown Flushing Multispecialty
    13656 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 670-2707

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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

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Lung Cancer
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
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Lung Cancer
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Treatment frequency



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Lung Cancer
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Partial Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Nodule
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mesothelioma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Primary Hyperhidrosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Small Intestine Cancer
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vulvar Cancer
Acid Reflux Surgery
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1164407714
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California Davis Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Benjamin Lee, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lee is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lee has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lee has seen patients for Lung Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lee on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Lee speaks Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Lee. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lee.

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