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Philip S Lee, MD, PhD

4.6

(110 reviews)

Neurological Surgery

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AHN Neurosurgery

*Primary Location
Allegheny General Hospital
North
320 E North Ave
Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.359.6200
Fax: 412.359.6617

West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave
Suite 439
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tel: 412.578.3925
Fax: 412.605.6367

Dr. Lee provides advanced and innovative care for patients with complex neurosurgical conditions. As Director of Epilepsy Surgery, he has experience treating a wide variety of neurosurgical disorders of the brain and spine, and specializes in treating patients with epilepsy. His advanced training includes intraoperative speech and motor mapping. He also performs intracranial electroencephalography, neuromodulation, and laser thermal ablation for epilepsy.

After earning his doctoral degree in clinical psychology at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, Dr. Lee completed an internship at Children’s National Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship in developmental cognitive neuroscience at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Lee attained his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his neurological surgery residency, with a fellowship in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

He is a member of the American Epilepsy Society, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

As a physician with the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Lee is part of an innovative program that unites leading medical experts to offer advanced care for individuals with complex neurological disorders. AHN surgeons are experienced at performing procedures safely and effectively for the treatment of all types of brain, spine, and neurosurgical conditions.

Dr. Lee has medical privileges at Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, West Penn, and Forbes hospitals.

Artificial Disc Replacement Cervical

Back Pain

Baclofen Pump

Brain Surgery

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cervical Disc Surgery

Compression Fracture

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

Drop Foot

Epilepsy Surgery

Fracture Vertebrae

Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia

Herniated Disc

Lumbar Disc Surgery

Neck Pain

Parkinson's Disease with EBS (Electrical Brain Stimulation)

Spinal Cord Compression

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Stimulators

Spondylolisthesis

Stenosis

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Training & Certifications

School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.6

(110 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.6

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.7

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.7

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.6

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

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Patient Comments

June 26, 2021

Dr. Lee and I discussed possible care options. I made a decision about my care and Dr. Lee respected my decision.

May 17, 2021

would tell everyone about dr Lee [...]

May 15, 2021

Dr Philip Lee is the best. [...]. Dr Lee is compassionate as well as incredibly knowledgeable.

April 19, 2021

Dr. Lee sat an listened to all my concerns and gave his opinions. He ordered all the necessary tests and recommended some other specialist to follow up with in other fields.

April 19, 2021

good

April 02, 2021

Dr. Lee and Staff are Great

March 18, 2021

It was very clear that Dr Lee had acquainted himself with my records and was very clear on the steps to be taken and listened to my questions.

March 11, 2021

dr Lee is a very competent physician. never left me wondering about my condition. very informative.

February 15, 2021

I was impressed with Dr. Lee's communication and professional abilities. I feel confident going into surgery next month.

February 02, 2021

He's a great doctor.

January 27, 2021

very good! The Dr listened to all I had to say and asked me some good questions about my health concerns!

January 17, 2021

Dr Philip Lee was very patient while I asked about the procedure. He was very knowledgeable and really put me at ease.

December 28, 2020

Everyone was very professional & kind.

December 16, 2020

Very good experience, DR. Lee is very caring .

December 14, 2020

successful and informative approach covering all boxes in my book

December 03, 2020

Dr. Lee is Great!

November 13, 2020

No problem.

October 26, 2020

Dr. Lee is straight to the point, easy to understand - he talks with me. Pleasant demeanor and professional.I respect his intelligence and expertise.

October 26, 2020

Dr. Lee is wonderful!

October 24, 2020

Great experience! Dr Lee and [...] are always organized and detailed when talking to patients. They read previous notes and are on top of their discussions and decisions.

October 20, 2020

Very good.

October 19, 2020

Dr. Lee was very thorough in explaining why i was having the pain and showed me examples on my [...]. Then discussed possible options to correct the problem...

September 21, 2020

Great experience [...].

September 02, 2020

We have recommended Dr. Lee to family and friends!!!

August 05, 2020

Dr Lee was very kind and patient. He explained [...] in detail.

July 27, 2020

This provider updated me on the protocols for treating my problem.