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Gordon K. Lee, M.D.
Breast reconstructive surgeon, Plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Breast surgeon, Facial plastic surgeon, Cosmetic plastic surgeon, Head and neck surgeon, Surgeon, Plastic surgeon
Professor of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Dr. Gordon Lee is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Lee completed his undergraduate education at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated magna cum laude. He attended medical school at Stanford University. He completed a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center, where he was inspired by Dr. William Shaw, a pioneer in microsurgery and breast reconstruction, to pursue a career in academic plastic surgery. After residency, Dr. Lee completed an advanced microsurgery fellowship at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is the Residency Program Director for Plastic Surgery, Director of Microsurgery, and the Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Lee is involved in the full range of oncologic reconstructive surgery at the Stanford Cancer Center in performing breast reconstruction, abdominal and pelvic reconstruction, head and neck reconstruction, and extremity reconstruction. Dr. Lee performs approximately 80-100 microvascular free flaps per year, and over 350 breast procedures per year.
Dr. Lee is recognized national and internationally for his clinical work and research in reconstructive surgical outcomes and surgical education. He is the 2015-2016 Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor, and has given lectures around the world. He was awarded the Residency Program Director of the Year in 2017, by the Stanford's Department of Graduate Medical Education. He is a member of state and national plastic surgery societies, and serves on numerous committees. He is the Associate Editor for the Annals of Plastic Surgery, and Editorial Board member for Microsurgery Journal.
Dr. Lee is recognized national and internationally for his clinical work and research in reconstructive surgical outcomes and surgical education. He is the 2015-2016 Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor, and has given lectures around the world. He was awarded the Residency Program Director of the Year in 2017, by the Stanford's Department of Graduate Medical Education. He is a member of state and national plastic surgery societies, and serves on numerous committees. He is the Associate Editor for the Annals of Plastic Surgery, and Editorial Board member for Microsurgery Journal.
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- 1st Floor
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6004
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- 1st Floor
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6004
- 1000 Welch Road
- Suite 100
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-7001
Practice Areas
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Conserving Surgery/Lumpectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Surgery
- Capsular Contracture
Professional Education
- N/A, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Executive Business Program (2015)
- Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center (2004) TX
- Internship: UCLA (1998) CA
- Residency: UCLA (2003) CA
- Board Certification: Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery (2005)
- Medical Education: Stanford University Medical Center (1997) CA
- MD, Stanford School of Medicine, Medicine (1997)
- BS, U.C.L.A., Biology (1992)
Honors & Awards
- America's Top Surgeon 2009, Consumer's Research Council (2009)
- Baronio Scholar, Plastic Surgery Research Council (2003)
- Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanford School of Medicine (2012)
- Outstanding Teaching Award, Plastic Surgery Residency Program (2009)
- Outstanding Teaching Award, Plastic Surgery Residency Program (2011)
- Outstanding Teaching Award, Plastic Surgery Residency Program (June 2008)
- Who's Who in America 2009, Strathmore (2009)
Administrative Appointments
- Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs, Plastic Surgery, Stanford Plastic Surgery (2013 - Present)
- Associate Program Director, Stanford Plastic Surgery Residency (2006 - 2008)
- Director of Microsurgery, Stanford Plastic Surgery (2006 - Present)
- Medical Director, Intermediate ICU, D2/G2S, Stanford Healthcare (2013 - Present)
- Professor, Stanford Dept of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) (2018 - Present)
- Program Director, Stanford Plastic Surgery Residency (2008 - Present)
Publications
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The economics of plastic surgery practices: Trends in income, procedure mix, and volume
Krieger, L. M., & Lee, G. K. (2004). The economics of plastic surgery practices: Trends in income, procedure mix, and volume. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 114(1), 192–199. -
The impact of immediate breast reconstruction on the technical delivery of postmastectomy radiotherapy
Motwani, S. B., Strom, E. A., Schechter, N. R., Butler, C. E., Lee, G. K., Langstein, H. N., … Buchholz, T. A. (2006). The impact of immediate breast reconstruction on the technical delivery of postmastectomy radiotherapy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 66(1), 76–82. -
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SUPERCHARGED REVERSE PEDICLE ANTEROLATERAL THIGH FLAP IN RECONSTRUCTION OF A MASSIVE DEFECT: A CASE REPORT
Komorowska-Timek, E., Gurtner, G., & Lee, G. K. (2010). SUPERCHARGED REVERSE PEDICLE ANTEROLATERAL THIGH FLAP IN RECONSTRUCTION OF A MASSIVE DEFECT: A CASE REPORT. MICROSURGERY, 30(5), 397–400.
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Adverse events following digital replantation in the elderly.
Barzin, A., Hernandez-Boussard, T., Lee, G. K., & Curtin, C. (2011). Adverse events following digital replantation in the elderly. Journal of Hand Surgery, 36(5), 870–874.
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Micro-Seed Grant Funding for Residents: Fostering Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery
Chung, C. K., Richards, T. A., & Lee, G. K. (2011). Micro-Seed Grant Funding for Residents: Fostering Academic Productivity in Plastic Surgery. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 128(1), 43E–44E.
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Tissue expander with acellular dermal matrix for breast reconstruction infected by an unusual pathogen: Candida parapsilosis
Fox, P. M., & Lee, G. K. (2012). Tissue expander with acellular dermal matrix for breast reconstruction infected by an unusual pathogen: Candida parapsilosis. JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY, 65(10), E286–E289.
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Tube-in-a-tube anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of a complex esophageal and anterior neck defect.
Komorowska-Timek, E., & Lee, G. K. (2014). Tube-in-a-tube anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of a complex esophageal and anterior neck defect. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 72(1), 64–66.
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White light spectroscopy for free flap monitoring
Fox, P. M., Zeidler, K., Carey, J., & Lee, G. K. (2013). White light spectroscopy for free flap monitoring. MICROSURGERY, 33(3), 198–202.
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Essential hand surgery procedures for mastery by graduating orthopedic surgery residents: a survey of program directors.
Noland, S. S., Fischer, L. H., Lee, G. K., & Hentz, V. R. (2013). Essential hand surgery procedures for mastery by graduating orthopedic surgery residents: a survey of program directors. Journal of Hand Surgery, 38(4), 760–765.
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The Chicken Foot Dorsal Vessel as a High-Fidelity Microsurgery Practice Model
Satterwhite, T., Son, J., Echo, A., & Lee, G. (2013). The Chicken Foot Dorsal Vessel as a High-Fidelity Microsurgery Practice Model. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 131(2), 311E–312E.
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Single-Institution Financial Analysis of Biologic Versus Synthetic Mesh Hernia Repair: A Retrospective Analysis of Patients Readmitted for Hernia Repair.
Otake, L. R., Satterwhite, T., Echo, A., Chiou, G., & Lee, G. K. (2013). Single-Institution Financial Analysis of Biologic Versus Synthetic Mesh Hernia Repair: A Retrospective Analysis of Patients Readmitted for Hernia Repair. Annals of Plastic Surgery, -?
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Enabling Autologous Human Liver Regeneration With Differentiated Adipocyte Stem Cells
Xu, D., Nishimura, T., Zheng, M., Wu, M., Su, H., Sato, N., … Peltz, G. (2014). Enabling Autologous Human Liver Regeneration With Differentiated Adipocyte Stem Cells. CELL TRANSPLANTATION, 23(12), 1573–84.
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Essential Hand Surgery Procedures for Mastery by Graduating Plastic Surgery Residents: A Survey of Program Directors
Noland, S. S., Fischer, L. H., Lee, G. K., Friedrich, J. B., & Hentz, V. R. (2013). Essential Hand Surgery Procedures for Mastery by Graduating Plastic Surgery Residents: A Survey of Program Directors. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 132(6), 977E–984E.
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Changing attitudes toward hand allotransplantation among North American hand surgeons.
Bertrand, A. A., Sen, S., Otake, L. R., & Lee, G. K. (2014). Changing attitudes toward hand allotransplantation among North American hand surgeons. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 72, S56–60.
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Modification of the Tube-in-Tube Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Total Phalloplasty: The Mushroom Flap.
Morrison, S. D., Son, J., Song, J., Berger, A., Kirby, J., Ahdoot, M., & Lee, G. K. (2014). Modification of the Tube-in-Tube Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Total Phalloplasty: The Mushroom Flap. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 72, S22–6.
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Outcomes of breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients with a history of mantle radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma.
Wong, R. K., Morrison, S. D., Momeni, A., Nykiel, M., & Lee, G. K. (2014). Outcomes of breast reconstruction in breast cancer patients with a history of mantle radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 72, S46–50.
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Chronic cutaneous chest wall fistula and gallstone empyema due to retained gallstones.
Gaster, R. S., Berger, A. J., Ahmadi-Kashani, M., Shrager, J. B., & Lee, G. K. (2014). Chronic cutaneous chest wall fistula and gallstone empyema due to retained gallstones. BMJ Case Reports, 2014.
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Video-based self-review: comparing Google Glass and GoPro technologies.
Paro, J. A. M., Nazareli, R., Gurjala, A., Berger, A., & Lee, G. K. (2015). Video-based self-review: comparing Google Glass and GoPro technologies. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 74, S71–4.
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Computed tomography angiography in microsurgery: indications, clinical utility, and pitfalls.
Lee, G. K., Fox, P. M., Riboh, J., Hsu, C., Saber, S., Rubin, G. D., & Chang, J. (2013). Computed tomography angiography in microsurgery: indications, clinical utility, and pitfalls. Eplasty, 13.
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Management of Mastectomy Skin Flap Necrosis in Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Nykiel, M., Sayid, Z., Wong, R., & Lee, G. K. (2014). Management of Mastectomy Skin Flap Necrosis in Autologous Breast Reconstruction. ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 72, S31–S34.
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An Economical Training Model to Teach and Practice Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Dissection
Nykiel, M., Wong, R., & Lee, G. (2014). An Economical Training Model to Teach and Practice Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Dissection. ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 72, S66–S70.
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Algorithmic approach to the design and harvest of abdominal flaps for microvascular breast reconstruction in patients with abdominal scars.
Nykiel, M., Hunter, C., & Lee, G. K. (2015). Algorithmic approach to the design and harvest of abdominal flaps for microvascular breast reconstruction in patients with abdominal scars. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 74, S33–40.
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Motion Analysis for Microsurgical Training: Objective Measures of Dexterity, Economy of Movement, and Ability.
McGoldrick, R. B., Davis, C. R., Paro, J., Hui, K., Nguyen, D., & Lee, G. K. (2015). Motion Analysis for Microsurgical Training: Objective Measures of Dexterity, Economy of Movement, and Ability. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 136(2), 231e–40e.
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Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap: The Beauty of the Buttock.
Hunter, C., Moody, L., Luan, A., Nazerali, R., & Lee, G. K. (2016). Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap: The Beauty of the Buttock. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 76, S191–5.
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The Use of the Sternocleidomastoid Flap Helps Reduce Complications After Free Jejunal Flap Reconstructions in Total Laryngectomy and Cervical Esophagectomy Defects.
Moody, L., Hunter, C., Nazerali, R., & Lee, G. K. (2016). The Use of the Sternocleidomastoid Flap Helps Reduce Complications After Free Jejunal Flap Reconstructions in Total Laryngectomy and Cervical Esophagectomy Defects. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 76, S209–12.
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Flow-through omental flap to free anterolateral thigh flap for complex chest wall reconstruction: Case report and review of the literature.
Luan, A., Galvez, M. G., & Lee, G. K. (2016). Flow-through omental flap to free anterolateral thigh flap for complex chest wall reconstruction: Case report and review of the literature. Microsurgery, 36(1), 70–76.
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Effects of A Novel Decision Aid for Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Prospective Trial.
Luan, A., Hui, K. J., Remington, A. C., Liu, X., & Lee, G. K. (2016). Effects of A Novel Decision Aid for Breast Reconstruction: A Randomized Prospective Trial. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 76, S249–54.
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Should We Excise Native Breast Skin Envelope to Achieve Symmetric Scars in Bilateral Autologous Breast Reconstruction?-A Survey of Surgeon and Patient Preference.
Garza, R. M., Chen, T. A., & Lee, G. K. (2016). Should We Excise Native Breast Skin Envelope to Achieve Symmetric Scars in Bilateral Autologous Breast Reconstruction?-A Survey of Surgeon and Patient Preference. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 76, S175–8.
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Reply: The Quality of Systematic Reviews in Hand Surgery: An Analysis Using AMSTAR
Momeni, A., Talley, J. R., & Lee, G. K. (2014). Reply: The Quality of Systematic Reviews in Hand Surgery: An Analysis Using AMSTAR. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, 134(3), 483E–484E.
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World's First Baby Born Through Natural Insemination by Father With Total Phalloplasty Reconstruction
Gurjala, A. N., Nazerali, R. S., Salim, A., & Lee, G. K. (2016). World's First Baby Born Through Natural Insemination by Father With Total Phalloplasty Reconstruction. ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 76, S179–S183.
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Phalloplasty: A Review of Techniques and Outcomes.
Morrison, S. D., Shakir, A., Vyas, K. S., Kirby, J., Crane, C. N., & Lee, G. K. (2016). Phalloplasty: A Review of Techniques and Outcomes. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 138(3), 594–615.
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Cleft Lip Standardized Patient Examinations: The Role in Plastic Surgery Resident Education
Wright, E. J., Khosla, R. K., Howell, L., Luan, A., & Lee, G. K. (2016). Cleft Lip Standardized Patient Examinations: The Role in Plastic Surgery Resident Education. CLEFT PALATE-CRANIOFACIAL JOURNAL, 53(6), 634–39.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
After many failed surgeries at other places, Dr. Lee & staff were reassuring, patient & made me feel special.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Dr. Lee has excellent bedside manners. He is very compassionate and truly wants you to understand what is going on.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
7. I changed it to a 3 because I was sent home with little info on how to care for myself.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Communicated directly to my mom in the room instead of me.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
My visits and dealing with the staff, NP and doctors have always been a positive one. My only one concern is I wish next time my doctor will spend a little more time and not rush. Other than that Dr. Lee is a great doctor and I have full confidence in him.
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr. Gordon Lee very good from surgery to follow-up visits.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Video of explanation of breast reconstruction options was excellent. This would be a fantastic idea for many other (pre-visit) conditions.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Absolute the best!
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Lee goes above and beyond. He is gracious & thoughtful. I have complete confidence that he will provide me that best possible care.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Gordon Lee is the best! Kind, caring, listens. His work & knowledge are outstanding. Would trust my surgery & reconstruction to no one else!
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
I feel satisfied and completely safe with the help of my doctors. I feel a lot of confident with them and to ask about any concern.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Lee always took his time, explained things thoroughly and showed great compassion. He is amazing.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Would have liked more "private" time with the doctor to ask questions. There were four people (doctor, intern, nurse and me) squeezed into exam room.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
I highly recommend Dr. Lee. He is amazing - so qualified, caring. My results are so good - off the charts!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
I like that the doctor and PA remember me by name.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Lee was very good at initial surgery (very skilled) but I went with his recommended 2nd opinion for finishing surgery. Dr. Nguyen seems to listen more to the fine details. I appreciate that Dr. Lee would recommend someone else (not ego driven).
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Outstanding care! Not a thing wrong!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
My experience with doctor, NP, assistants on staff have been great.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Lee is compassionate & caring. He was detailed & explained everything that was easily understood. He is patient & I did not feel rushed.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Lee shows concern and diffuses stress with humor. He is fabulous!
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Dr. Lee has a good sense of humor.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
Very good impression of care provider.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
Dr. Gordon Lee is so caring & wonderful. Pam his office scheduler is the best!
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
Dr. Lee and Dr. Kampermann are the dynamic duo!!!
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
After many failed surgeries at other places, Dr. Lee & staff were reassuring, patient & made me feel special.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Dr. Lee has excellent bedside manners. He is very compassionate and truly wants you to understand what is going on.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
7. I changed it to a 3 because I was sent home with little info on how to care for myself.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Communicated directly to my mom in the room instead of me.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
My visits and dealing with the staff, NP and doctors have always been a positive one. My only one concern is I wish next time my doctor will spend a little more time and not rush. Other than that Dr. Lee is a great doctor and I have full confidence in him.
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr. Gordon Lee very good from surgery to follow-up visits.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Video of explanation of breast reconstruction options was excellent. This would be a fantastic idea for many other (pre-visit) conditions.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Absolute the best!
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Lee goes above and beyond. He is gracious & thoughtful. I have complete confidence that he will provide me that best possible care.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Gordon Lee is the best! Kind, caring, listens. His work & knowledge are outstanding. Would trust my surgery & reconstruction to no one else!
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
I feel satisfied and completely safe with the help of my doctors. I feel a lot of confident with them and to ask about any concern.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Lee always took his time, explained things thoroughly and showed great compassion. He is amazing.
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