Biography


Dr. Lee is a native of New York City. He attended the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College of New York and received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed general surgery residency training at Lenox Hill Hospital and fellowship training in surgical oncology at the City of Hope National Cancer Center. Dr. Lee led the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program at City of Hope prior to joining Stanford in 2019.

Dr. Lee is a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. He has dedicated his clinical practice to the surgical management of metastatic disease, particularly to the liver and peritoneum. He has expertise in delivering regional cancer therapies such as heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Additionally, he performs surgery for cancers of the stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, colon, and soft tissue sarcoma. He utilizes minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques when appropriate.

Dr. Lee leads the Regional Cancer Therapies program at Stanford. The program implements and develops novel treatment strategies for patients affected with peritoneal malignancies and oligometastatic disease to the liver. His research focus is on clinical outcomes of multidisciplinary management for gastric, hepatobiliary, and peritoneal surface malignancies. He is a member of a national consensus group performing collaborative research and developing clinical trials for HIPEC surgeries.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: New York Medical College Registrar (2000) NY
  • Fellowship: City of Hope Surgical Oncology Fellowship (2007) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery (2006)
  • Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital General Surgery Residency (2005) NY

Honors & Awards
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine (2017-2019)

Administrative Appointments
  • Director, Regional Cancer Therapies, Stanford University (2019 - Present)

Publications

Clinical Trials

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Practice Locations


Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program in San Jose San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

2589 Samaritan Drive

San Jose , CA 95124

(650) 498-6000

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Sarcoma Program in South Bay San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

2589 Samaritan Drive

San Jose , CA 95124

+1 (833) 444-7622

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Sarcoma Program at Blake Wilbur Building Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

875 Blake Wilbur Drive

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Cancer Center in South Bay San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA

2589 Samaritan Drive

San Jose , CA 95124

+1 (833) 444-7622

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Patient Ratings

(35 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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(96 reviews)

Excellent physician.
He’s great
Exceptional Doctor
Byrne Lee is a genius, a rare talent, and a compassionate man — an invaluable gem.
good doctor
A very nice person
I thanked Dr Lee for his awesome surgery. My abdomen is still clear of cancer two years after HIPEC surgery. Dr Lee is a rockstar.
Extremely professional
Superior Surgeon !
Dr. Byrne Lee is an amazing doctor.. He cares about his patients and is very thorough in answering and addressing any and all questions or concerns.. He's easy to talk to, and makes the patient feel comfortable and confident..
He was straight forward, clear, and I could understand him very well.
See comments beforehand. Dr. Byrne Lee is an outstanding an companionate doctor. I have referred a client’s niece to him who has stomach cancer.
He is very nice
Dr Byrne Lee is a very attentive person. He seems to really care about the progress I have been making in my recovery. He visited me often in the hospital. He and his team have been helpful with the problems I've been having since I was sent home.
Dr. Lee answers any questions I have. I don’t feel rushed. I trust him to make the right decisions about my health. I believe he has my best interests at heart.
Grateful to have the opportunity to receive the care and attention of his specialty, Professional medical experience and expertise.
Dr Lee came highly recommended & I have been very pleased by his deep knowledge of my condition & recommendations for next steps.
I would like to say thank you to doctor Byrne Lee.
Thank you for the information
I am very thankful to Dr. Lee and his team for the care I received.
Very impressed with his manner, knowledge, and thoughtfulness. I went into the call with the expectation that his role would be to provide a second opinion regarding a surgical procedure that had been recommended by another doctor. During the course of the conversation it became clear that Dr. Lee is the right surgeon to perform the surgery.
Dr. Lee is fantastic
Video visit Dr, Lee, was real good , he did take the time to explain all my questions Thank Dr. Lee .
I herd that he is the best of the best and I look forward to Dr. Lee taking care of me.
He was prepared, thorough and answered all my questions.
Thoughtful and reassuring discussion of my concerns
Extremely helpful
He seems like a nice doctor. He didn't rush the visit & answered all my questions.
He is a great doctor
He’s a great doctor.
Good Doctor, very calming and knowledgeable.
He’s a good doctor.
He is very professional, respectful, and knowledgeable. I completely trust him with my care and recommendations.
Seems to be very well-versed in all components of his specialty, engenders trust in his capabilities.
Dr.Lee was wonderful and we talked about our future appointments and topics that would be discussed. Wonderful doctor to have on my team.
I had a very positive impression of Dr Lee.
I am grateful to Dr. Lee for the time he takes to read and/or review the test information regarding my health. Also he makes my visits feel important and well prepared for me.
Dr Lee was very personable and reassuring in his responses to me. I did not feel hurried or rushed. He was interested in and addressed all of my concerns. Gave me a good plan going forward and referred me on to another service for another problem outside of his expertise. Mostly because of poor systems and lack of communication I had received from past medical experiences I had lost faith and trust in some medical care I had received. I was so happy to have a face to face with someone who was interested in my thoughts and experiences about my disease process. I feel I can trust Dr Lee and that means everything. Most importantly I left the appointment feeling very connected and cared for.
he explained the results well.
He's a compassionate, highly qualified doctor. I'm so thankful that he's been in charge of my surgery and ongoing care.
Dr Lee was easy to talk to and was very knowledgeable about my case. He is a good listener with patience and gave me hope with my illness.
Best visit w an oncologist that I’ve had so far during my journey
Dr, Lee is a kind, compassionate practitioner and a most skilled surgeon. I feel so fortunate to have had him perform my cancer surgery. He is extremely thorough in his follow-up visits and addresses all my concerns, even those not directly related to my surgery. He alerts me when it's time to involve other specialists, then reviews their findings to contribute to my overall health. Dr Lee is simply the best!
Dr. Lee and Jenny were professional, friendly and had good words of advise. I am happy and honored to have them on my health team.
Very professional yet considerate and empathetic
He was very attentive
Great Doctor, listens to my concerns and answers them.
He is being very meticulous in monitoring my cancer.
I feel Dr. Byrne Lee cares about his patients care and well-being, also very concerned. His bedside manner is exceptional. The care and understanding he shows comes from within. I'm very fortunate to have Dr. Lee as I go through this devastating time in my life. Dr. Lee is very attentive and through. With that being said, I know I made the right choice for my health care at Stanford. May God Bless the medical staff.
Very courteous and professional. Clearly knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable.
Dr Lee answers my questions in understandable language.
Awesome Doctor as usual
Dr. Byrne Lee is an excellent doctor.
he is terrific
Very amazing
Thank you so much
Thank you.
Dr Lee has been wonderful and I appreciate him and his team. He answers all of my questions. He has been fantastic. I couldn't have gotten better care. I am so grateful to have been referred to Dr Karam and Dr Lee from my local Oncology team
He was very confident and knowledgable.
Dr Lee was very understanding and thoughtful. He reviewed my outside medical records and provided me with medical information that I wanted to have.
Always nice
I wish he was little more talkative that might put the visit more friendly
Dr. Byrne Lee strikes me as an intelligent, conscientious, empathetic, and compassionate doctor with excellent interpersonal skills.
He is an excellent doctor. He saved my life from 4th stage of my cancer.
Seemed caring. Listined to us . We feel comfertable with him.
seems knowledgible
Thank you Doctor, I appreciate your care.
As usual, Dr. Lee was excellent, as was his resident, Dr. Wu.
Dr. Lee and his support team are outstanding.
Dr Lee is a superb physician and a wonderful man. I am very privileged to be under his care
Dr. Bryne Lee is a wonderful doctor and surgeon that I highly recommend. I have received excellent care.
a very pleasant meeting and discussion with Dr. Byrne Lee and Kristen, PA.
Dr. Lee is an excellent doctor and I feel very grateful and blessed that he was my surgeon. He did a wonderful job.
Dr. Lee is fabulous. I wish all doctors were like him.
Very informative and concise.
The video visit was very helpful. I believe everything was covered and I was given every opportunity to ask questions regarding my upcoming procedure.
Everything was good!
Dr is very professional & explains everything
Visit was very informative.
He is very kind and compassionate.
Dr. Lee was very compassionate and clear on my prognosis and future treatment. This was very much appreciated.
He was great!
Thanks for all.
Very informative and articulate and discussed issues in detail. Allowed me time for any questions or clarifications. Look forward to meeting Dr. Byrne Lee in person.
He is very nice and easy to talk to
Great demeanor, honest, thoughtful.
Very helpful in answering my questions and explaining how and why he recommended the treatment to follow
Best Doctor I could have!
Dr Lee was thorough in his explanations and in answering our questions. He gave us lots of new information to digest. When I have questions, I will establish a Message link with Dr Lee.
I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Lee. He was caring, patient, and extremely well informed about not only my condition, but also my specific scenario. It was validating and reassuring.
Dr. Lee is an excellent physician
Extremely professional and optimistic. He gave me hope.
Very through and easy to understand explained things well
What a fine doctor. I feel lucky to have discovered him. He made me feel heard and understood. I felt he saw me as a person, not just another patient. I feel a big sense of trust (as one should with a surgeon) and a sense of relief. I’ve already recommended him to a few people who are in a similar situation as I am.
Dr. Lee always listens to what I have to say. He is very patient and kind that makes me comfortable. He also focuses on the big picture and answers all my questions.
EXCELLENT

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