CheongJunLeeMDFACS, RPVI

Vascular Surgery • Skokie, IL

Division Chief of Vascular Surgery, Northshore University Health System

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Office
9650 Gross Point Road
Suite 4900
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone+1 847-663-8050

Fax+1 224-251-4407
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Summary

General Surgery - University of Michigan;
Vascular Surgery - Northwestern University

Education & Training

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine2010 - 2012
University of Michigan Health SystemChief Residency, Surgery, 2009 - 2010
University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2010
U MichiganSurgery , 2006 - 2008
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2003
University of MichiganBS, Biochemistry, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2003 - 2025
WI State Medical License 2012 - 2025
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow As Teacher Award Northwestern University Department of Surgery, 2011, 2012
Edelstone-Bendix Research Forum Open Competition Winner Northwestern University Department of Surgery, 2012
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
James W. Crudup Award Department of Surgery University of Michi, 2010
Robert H. Bartlett Teaching Award Department of Surgery University of Michigan, 2010
First Prize Society of University Surgeons Resident Research, Academic Surgical Congress, 2009
Administrative Chief Resident Department of Surgery University of Michigan, 2009
Young Investigator Award Department of Surgery University of Michigan, 2008
First Prize, Seventh International Symposium on Organogenesis 2007
Organogenesis Fellowship Training Grant Award 2006
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society University of Michigan Medical School, 2003
C. Gardner Child III Award for Excellence in Surgical Clerkships and Research University of Michigan Medical School, 2003
Inteflex Award for Excellence in Scholarship University of Michigan Medical School, 2002
Class Honors University of Michigan, 1997, 1998
Golden Key University of Michigan, 1997
William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize University of Michigan, 1996
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Clinical Trials

Zenith® Spiral-Z® AAA Iliac Leg Graft Post-market Registry Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Completed
Safety and Effectiveness Study of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Nellix® System Start of enrollment: 2013 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Directional atherectomy for retained valves in a femoropopliteal saphenous vein bypass graft.
Subramanian, T., Weiss, R., Jun Lee, C.> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. 2024 Apr 1
Temporal trends and outcomes of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia with and without history of coronary artery disease: insights from the us national inpa...
Christopher Chew, Michael Hendrickson, Sameer Arora, Alfonso Tafur, Gregory Mishkel, Mark J Ricciardi, Thomas A Zelniker, Issam D Moussa, Atif Hassan, Jaafer Golzar, S...> ;The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 2023 Oct 1
Near-wall hemodynamic changes in subclavian artery perfusion induced by retrograde inner branched thoracic endograft implantation.
William J Yoon, Kevin Mani, Sukgu M Han, Cheong J Lee, Jae S Cho, Anders Wanhainen> ;JVS-Vascular Science. 2023 Jan 1
2 citations
Revascularizations and limb outcomes of hospitalized patients with diabetic peripheral arterial disease in the contemporary era.
David Jiang, Kristine Kuchta, Omar Morcos, Benjamin Lind, William Yoon, Arman Qamar, Cheong Jun Lee, Trenk, A.> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2023 Apr 1
3 citations
Contemporary Unplanned Readmission Trends Following Management of Type B Aortic Dissection.
Ashley J Williamson, Seth Sankary, Kristine Marie Kuchta, Sara Gaines, Omar Morcos, Benjamin Lind, Luka Pocivavsek, Anahita Dua, Cheong J Lee> ;Vascular Specialist International. 2022 Jun 24
14 citations
P2Yinhibitor versus aspirin monotherapy for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events: meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Devika Aggarwal, Kirtipal Bhatia, Zainali S Chunawala, Remo H M Furtado, Debabrata Mukherjee, Simon R Dixon, Vardhmaan Jain, Sameer Arora, Thomas A Zelniker, Eliano P ...> ;European Heart Journal Open. 2022 Mar 1
1 citations
Perioperative outcomes for carotid revascularization on asymptomatic dialysis-dependent patients meet Society for Vascular Society guidelines.
Christopher A. Latz, Laura T. Boitano, Charles DeCarlo, Anna A. Pendleton, Harold D. Waller, Cheong J. Lee, Anahita Dua> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2021 Jul 1
7 citations
Insights on Bridging Stent Grafts in Fenestrated and Branched Aortic Endografting.
William J. Yoon, Victor M. Rodriguez, Cheong J. Lee> ;Vascular Specialist International. 2021 Jun 17
The strength of the online vascular community during the COVID-19 pandemic
Simona Sica, Cheong Jun Lee, Jason Chuen, Connie Zastrow, Kathryn E. Bowser, Patrick Fon Sen Chong> ;Seminars in Vascular Surgery. 2021 Jun 1
1 citations
Contemporary Endovascular Outcomes for Critical Limb Ischemia Are Still Failing to Meet Society for Vascular Surgery Objective Performance Goals
Christopher A. Latz, Laura T. Boitano, Charles DeCarlo, Brandon J. Sumpio, Samuel I. Schwartz, Cheong J. Lee, Anahita Dua> ;Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2021 Jan 1
4 citations
Aortic Remodeling and Clinical Outcomes Following Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury
Emily H. Bero, Calvin T. Nguyen-Ho, Parag J. Patel, W D Foley, Cheong J. Lee> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2020 Nov 1
3 citations
Proper technical procedures improved outcomes in a retrospective analysis of EVAS FORWARD IDE trial 3-year results.
Jeffrey P. Carpenter, John S. Lane, Jose Trani, Sajjad Hussain, Christopher Healey, Homayoun Hashemi, Robert F. Cuff, Paul D. Hayes, Satish C. Muluk, Javier Vasquez, C...> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2020 Feb 5
1 citations
Gaussian Surface Curvature Mapping Indicating High Risk Type B Thoracic Aortic Dissections
Sanjeev Dhara, Michael Hermsen, Kameel Khabaz, Erin Abbott, Trissa Babrowski, Ross Milner, Cheong J. Lee, Luka Pocivavsek> ;Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2020 Aug 29
15 citations
Managing central venous access during a health care crisis.
Tristen T. Chun, Dejah R. Judelson, David A. Rigberg, Peter F. Lawrence, Robert Cuff, Sherene Shalhub, Max V. Wohlauer, Christopher J. Abularrage, Papapetrou Anastasio...> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2020 Oct 1
1 citations
Trends and Determinants of Readmissions to Another Facility After Endovascular Aortic Repair.
Anahita Dua, Pavel Kibrik, Luka Pocivavsek, Omar Morcos, Benjamin Lind, Brandon J. Sumpio, Christopher A. Latz, Cheong J. Lee> ;Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2020 Jul 1
3 citations
Final results from a postmarket registry of an iliac leg graft with a continuous, spiral nitinol stent.
Thomas F. Lindsay, Omid Jazaeri, Sara M. Sherman, Alan T. Saunders, Thomas L. Forbes, Wayne Nelson, John Harlock, Robert J. Feezor, Patrick A. Stone, Donald L. Akers, ...> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2020 Jan 19
10 citations
Unplanned 30-day readmissions after endovascular aneurysm repair: An analysis using the Nationwide Readmissions Database
Anahita Dua, Kara A. Rothenberg, Max Wohlaer, Peter J. Rossi, Brian D. Lewis, Kellie R. Brown, Gary R. Seabrook, Cheong J. Lee> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2019 Nov 1
29 citations
Decreased mortality with local versus general anesthesia in endovascular aneurysm repair for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in the Vascular Quality Initiative data...
Rumi Faizer, Eric D. Weinhandl, Selma El Hag, Stacey Le Jeune, Ioanna Apostolidou, Susan M. Shafii, Cheong J. Lee, Michael S. Rosenberg, Amy B. Reed, Christina L. Fanola> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2019 Jul 1
Evolving Trends in Insurance Coverage of Vascular Surgery Patients in Academic Practice
Anahita Dua, Kara A. Rothenberg, Gunjan Srivastava, Kellie R. Brown, Brian D. Lewis, Peter J. Rossi, Gary R. Seabrook, Michael J. Malinowski, Max V. Wohlauer, Cheong J...> ;Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2019 May 1
9 citations
Endovascular Strategies in the Management of Acute Limb Ischemia.
Benjamin Lind, Omar Morcos, Hector Ferral, Allen Chen, Thomas M. Aquisto, Stephen Lee, Cheong J. Lee> ;Vascular Specialist International. 2019 Mar 31
9 citations
Outcomes and Cost Comparison of Percutaneous Endovascular Aortic Repair versus Endovascular Aortic Repair With Open Femoral Exposure.
Jacob S. Thurston, Nathan Alcasid, Sarah B. White, Parag J. Patel, Peter J. Rossi, Robert E. Hieb, Cheong J. Lee> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2019 Aug 1
1 citations
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome Related to Bodybuilding
Kenan Ulualp, Stephen V Masnyj, Cheong J. Lee, Jon C. Gould> ;Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2019 Feb 1
5 citations
Explanting the Nellix Endovascular Aortic Sealing Endoprosthesis for Proximal Aortic Neck Failure.
Cheong J. Lee, Robert F. Cuff> ;Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2019 Jan 1
2 citations
Diagnostic workup and endovascular treatment of popliteal artery trauma.
Cheong J. Lee, Rory J. Loo, Max V. Wohlauer, Parag J. Patel> ;VASA. Zeitschrift Fur Gefasskrankheiten. 2019 Jan 1
5 citations
Development of Angiosarcoma in a Saphenous Vein Graft after Femoral to Above-Knee Popliteal Artery Bypass.
Rachel Morris, Cheong J. Lee> ;Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2018 Mar 5
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Journal Articles

Endograft Landing Zones < 3cm May Not Be Adequate for Durable Outcomes Following Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR).
Lee CJ, Rodriguez HE, Kibbe MR, Malaisrie CS, Eskandari MK, Journal of Vascular Surgery
Imaging for Caroid Stenting.
Lee CJ, Eskandari MK, Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (Torino) 52(6):795-801
Non-aneurysmal Aortitis and Aortitis with Small < 4cm Aneurysms: Surgical Management and Outcomes.
Lee CJ, Rodriguez HE, Kibbe MR, Morasch MD, Pearce WH, Eskandari MK, Annals of Vascular Surgery
Risk of malignancy in resected cystic tumors of the pancreas < 3 cm in size: it is safe to observe asymptomatic patients? A multi-institutional report.
Lee CJ, Anderson MA, Hines OJ, Reber HA, Kochman ML, Foley PJ, Drebin J, Oh D, Ginsberg G, Ahmad N, Merchant NB, Isbell J, Parikh AA, Stokes JB, Bauer T, Adams RB, Sch..., J Gastrointest Surg, 12: 234-242
Identification of human pancreatic cancer stem cells.
Li C, Lee CJ, Simeone DM, Methods Mol Biol, 568: 161-173
Bmi1 Enhances Tumorigenicity and Cancer Stem Cell Function in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.
Erica Proctor; Cheong Jun Lee; David G. Heidt; Chenwei Li; Filip Bednar; Diane Simeone, PLoS One.
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Books/Book Chapters

Methods in Molecular Biology: Cancer Stem Cells.
Chapter: Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells
Lee CJ, Li C, Simeone DMEditors: Yu J, et al.Humana Press
Encyclopedia of Cancer.
Chapter: Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells
Lee CJ, Heidt DG, Simeone DMEditors: Schwab M.Springer PressEdition 2,
Stem Cells and Cancer.
Chapter: Cancer Stem Cells- Pancreatic Cancer
Dosch J, Lee CJ, and Simeone DMHumana PressEdition 1,
General Surgery: Principals and International Practice.
Chapter: Gastric Ulcer, Chapater 51
Page 539 - 548Lee CJ, Simeone DMSpringer, LondonEdition 2,
Clinical Procedures: Medscape Reference.
Chapter: Axillofemoral Bypass
Lee CJ, Morasch MDhttp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1895225-overview
Contemporary Vascular Surgery.
Chapter: TEVAR for Thoracic Aortic Emergencies
Page 291 - 299Lee CJ, Keldahl ML, Eskdandari MK
Clinical Procedures: Medscape Reference.
Chapter: Femoral-Femoral Bypass
Lee CJ, Morasch MDhttp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1830260-overview
Clinical Procedures: Medscape Reference.
Chapter: Infra-popliteal Bypass
Lee CJ, Morasch MDhttp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1895511-overview
Contemporary Vascular Surgery.
Chapter: Gene and Cell Therapy for Critical Limb Ischemia, Chapter 17
Page 157 - 161Lee CJ, Chin J, Kibbe MR
Aortic Aneurysm / Book 4.
Chapter: Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Lee CJ, Gonzalez A, Morasch MD
Current Therapy in Vascular Surgery.
Chapter: Upper Extremity Revascularization
Lee CJ, Pearce WHMosby
Clinical Procedures: Medscape Reference.
Chapter: Direct Carotid Reconstruction
Lee CJ, Morash MDhttp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1895313-overview
Visceral Artery Dissection.
Chapter: Chapter 41
Page 463 - 467Pearce WH, Lee CJ, Rodriguez, HE
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Abstracts/Posters

A TGF-induced Smad complex directly activates PKA in pancreatic acinar cells and regulates pancreatic acinar cell growth.
Lee CJ, L. Zhang, M. D. Uhler, D.M. Simeone, Annual Meeting of the Society of University Surgeons
Risk of Malignancy in Resected Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas < 3 Cm in Size: Is it Safe to Observe Asymptomatic Patients?
Lee CJ, Scheiman J, Simeone DM, Annual Meeting of the Society of University Surgeons
BMI-1 is upregulated in pancreatic adenocarcinoma and pancreatic cancer stem cells and confers a malignant phenotype.
Heidt DG, Li, C, Lee CJ, Simeone DM, Annual Meeting of the Society of University Surgeons
Risk of Malignancy in Resected Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas < 3 Cm in Size: Is it Safe to Observe Asymptomatic Patients?
Lee CJ, Anderson MA, Hines OJ, Reber HA, Kochman ML, Foley PJ, Drebin J, Oh D, Ginsberg G, Ahmad N, Merchant NB, Isbell J, Parikh AA, Scheiman J, Simeone DM, A Multi-Institutional Report. Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association Plenary
In-vivo Imaging of Radiated Orthotopic Pancreatic Xenografts in NOD-SCID Mice: a Novel Method for Assaying Clinical Efficacy of Ionizing Radiation.
Lee CJ, Spalding A, Li C, Wang L, Simeone DM, Annual Meeting of the American Pancreatic Association
ATDC, a Highly Expressed Protein in Pancreatic Cancer, Contributes to Tumorigenicity by Upregulating Wnt/-Catenin Signaling.
Wang L, Lee CJ, Heidt DG, Ljungman ME, Simeone DM, Annual Meeting of the American Pancreatic Association
Pancreatic cancer stem cells are resistant to ionizing radiation and the chemotherapeutic agent gemcitabine.
Lee CJ, Li C, Ljungman ME, Simeone DM, Annual meeting of the Society of University Surgeons
Glycosylation variants on mucins as candidiate markers for the diagnosis of pancreatic cystic neoplasms.
Haab BB, Porter A, Schmidt C, Lee CJ, Barnes D, Simeone, DM, Annual Meeting of the American Pancreatic Association
Expression of ATDC in Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells Confers Resistance to DNA Damage.
Lee CJ, Dosch J, Wang L, Xu L, Ljungman M, and Simeone DM, SUS Plenary talk, Academic Surgical Congress
Thoracic Aortic Dissection Presenting With Aortic Pseudo-Occlusion Treated With Stent Grafting Of Primary Entry Tear.
Lee CJ, Phade S, Eskandari MK, Lewis Landsberg Research Competition, Northwestern, Chicago
Gene and Cell Based Therapy for Critical Limb Ischemia.
Lee CJ, Chin J, Kibbe MR, 36th Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium, InterContinental, Chicago
Endograft Landing Zones < 3cm May Not Be Adequate for Durable Outcomes Following Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR).
Lee CJ, Rodriguez HE, Kibbe MR, Malaisrie CS, Eskandari MK, Edelstone-Bendix Surgical Research Forum, Northwestern University, Chicago
Secondary Interventions Following Elective Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) for Degenerative Aneurysms: Incidence and Outcomes.
Lee CJ, Rodriguez HE, Kibbe MR, Malaisrie CS, Eskandari MK, Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society Meeting, Milwaukee
Expression of ATDC in Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells Confers Resistance to DNA Damage.
Lee CJ, Dosch J, Wang L, Xu L, Ljungman M, and Simeone DM, SARS meeting (Society of Academic and Research Surgery), London, England
Emerging Therapies for Critical Limb Ischemia.
Lee CJ, Kibbe MR, 25th Nursing Conference on Selected Topics in Vascular Disease, Chicago, Illinois
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Lectures

Percutaneous Endovascular Aortic Repair, Tips and Tricks.
Vascular Grand Rounds. Medical College of Wisconsin

Other

Surgical Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer.
Lee CJ, Simeone DM, Cancer News on the Net® (CancerNews.com)
http://www.cancernews.com/data/Article/345.asp

Authored Content

Explanting the Nellix Endovascular Aortic Sealing Endoprosthesis for Proximal Aortic Neck FailureMay 2018
Explanting the Nellix Endovascular Aortic Sealing Endoprosthesis for Proximal Aortic Neck FailureMay 2018
Refinement of Anatomic Indications for the Nellix System for Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing Based on 2-Year Outcomes from the EVAS FORWARD IDE TrialMarch 2018