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Dr. Ernest Lee, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
1.6 (13)
Map Pin Small Schenectady, NY
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ernest Lee, MD

Dr. Ernest Lee, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Schenectady, NY. They specialize in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from University of Rochester and is affiliated with Saint Peter's Hospital, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Samaritan Hospital and Saratoga Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lee an average 1.6 star rating.

Dr. Lee works at Practice in Schenectady, NY with other offices in Niskayuna, NY, Albany, NY and Halfmoon, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    Office
    624 McClellan St Ste G01, Schenectady, NY 12304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 347-5655
  2. 2
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    1769 Union St Ste 136, Niskayuna, NY 12309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-5575
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    25 Hackett Blvd Ste 300B, Albany, NY 12208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-5185
  4. 4
    Orthony
    103 Sitterly Rd, Halfmoon, NY 12065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 579-2990

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  • Saint Peter's Hospital
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
  • Ellis Hospital
  • Samaritan Hospital
  • Saratoga Hospital

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    About Dr. Ernest Lee, MD

    Specialties*
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1578645990
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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