Dr. Michael Lee

Professor

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Biography

Michael Jihoon Lee, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Chicago. He specializes in treating spinal injuries and degenerative conditions, focusing on minimally invasive surgery and complex spinal surgeries. Dr. Lee has published over 150 journal articles and book chapters, and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals. He has chaired courses on spinal surgery and edited textbooks in the field. His research aims to improve patient safety and surgical outcomes, particularly in lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Lee has been recognized in the list of Doctors America and has received numerous grants to support his research. He teaches medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of spine surgery, offering insights from his extensive clinical experience and research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Operative Performance Search Institute • Chicago, IL

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leading the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Awards

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Gerald Laros Faculty Teaching Award

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Surgical Dynamics Endowed Chair for Spine Surgery

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy