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Dr. Louis Lee, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Louis Lee, MD

Dr. Louis Lee, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Watsonville Community Hospital. Dr. Lee, completed a residency at Mayo. Patients rated Dr. Lee an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lee works at Practice in Santa Cruz, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis and Varicose Veins along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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
    Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corp.
    1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962
  2. 2
    Dominican Hospital
    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 464-9962
  3. 3
    Santa Cruz Surgery Center
    3003 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 462-5512

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Dominican Hospital
  • Watsonville Community Hospital

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Varicose Veins
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Thyroidectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1093972192
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic St Marys Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mayo
    Residency
    Internship
    • Inova Fairfax Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Uc Berkeley
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Lee has seen patients for Appendicitis and Varicose Veins, 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.

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