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Dr. Nicolas Lee, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nicolas Lee, MD

Dr. Nicolas Lee, MD is a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of California at Los Angeles and is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Dr. Lee, completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine Hosps. Patients rated Dr. Lee an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lee works at Practice in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Broken Arm and Wrist Fracture 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
    San Francisco General Hospital
    2550 23rd St Bldg 9, San Francisco, CA 94110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 206-8812
  2. 2
    Mission Gastroenterology and Hepatology Inc.
    1580 Valencia St Ste 106, San Francisco, CA 94110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 206-7846
  3. 3
    Ucsf
    1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (628) 206-8265
  4. 4
    University of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion
    1600 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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.
Broken Arm
Wrist Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Neuroplasty
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cyst
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De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fusion
Hand and Wrist Osteoarthrotomy
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Tendon Repair
Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Microvascular Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Wrist Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
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    About Dr. Nicolas Lee, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Korean and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1124279203
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Baylor College of Medicine Hosps
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of California at Los Angeles
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • U.C.L.A.
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Nicolas 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 Broken Arm and Wrist Fracture, 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 Korean and Spanish.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Lee. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lee.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Lee, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Lee appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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