Michael Joo-Hyun Lee, MD
A member of Texas Health Physicians Group
Michael Joo-Hyun Lee, MD
General Surgery
Bariatrics
Ste 100
Denton, TX 76201-2484
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatrics
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Denton
Texas Health Plano
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Fellowship - 2012
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Surgery Program - Residency - 2011
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth - Medical Education - 2006
Bio
Dr. Michael Lee is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS), a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) with the highest credentials in order to practice the highest level of bariatric surgery and revisional bariatric surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston before going on to complete his general surgery residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Lee is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery from the renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Upon completion of his training, Dr. Lee was recruited as Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and the Director of the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas from 2012-2015 before entering private practice.
Dr. Lee specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery including revisional surgery as well as a minimally invasive general surgery. He has presented at the national level and published in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques, and reducing risk in bariatric surgery. His professional society memberships include the (ACS) American College of Surgeons, (SAGES) Society of American GI and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the (ASMBS) American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. In his free time, Dr. Lee trains for long distance triathlons and hopes to inspire and motivate his patients promoting physical activity and ethical eating.
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4.7 out of 5 (31 Ratings, 10 Comments)
Aug 2025Dr Lee was the most informative and caring physician I have ever had the pleasure to be seen by. I feel like my health is being well taken care of.Jun 2025Dr.Lee was very detailed while explaining my issue and offering options. I felt cared for and learned a lot listening to Dr. Lee.Jun 2025The staff was friendly and worked well in conjunction with Dr. Lee.Jun 2025Great care. [...]Jun 2025The nurse was very sweet and Dr. Lee was very attentive during my visit.Jun 2025They are very nice to meJun 2025Very well thank you all for everything you do for meMay 2025Listens well, concern for my health and safety. Easy to follow explain of planned procedureMay 2025Friendly, cheerful, welcomingMay 2025He is very through