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Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.8 (95)
Map Pin Small Newport Beach, CA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Richard Lee, MD

Dr. Richard Lee, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Newport Beach, CA. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Orthopedic Institute. Patients rated Dr. Lee an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Lee works at Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach in Newport Beach, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Degenerative Disc Disease, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Low Back Pain 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
    Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach
    22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 722-7038
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
  • Hoag Orthopedic Institute

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
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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.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fracture
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Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Schmorl's Nodes
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Vertebral Column Tumors
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Fracture Care
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Synovial Biopsy
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    3.8
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    Based on 95 ratings
    Patient Ratings (95)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
    (24)
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    About Dr. Richard Lee, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1508040304
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Yale School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Berkeley
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Richard 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 works at Newport Orthopedic Institute - Newport Beach in Newport Beach, CA. View the full address on Dr. Lee’s profile.

    Dr. Lee has seen patients for Degenerative Disc Disease, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Low Back Pain, 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.

    95 patients have reviewed Dr. Lee. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. 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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