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James Lee, MD, Plastic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center

JamesCheng-HanLeeMD

Plastic Surgery Los Angeles, CA

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Head & Neck, Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Craniofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC

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Summary

  • Accomplished plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in craniomaxillofacial surgery, pediatric reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, cancer reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery. Completed residency training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Columbia and Cornell University Medical Centers before pursuing craniofacial surgery fellowship at UCLA Medical Center. Passionate about surgical education, clinical research, medical innovation, and international charity work.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, 2019 - 2020
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2013 - 2019
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2013, MD, AOA Honor Medical Society
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyBA, Molecular & Cell Biology, Economics, Summa Cum Laude, 2005 - 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Dicran Goulian, MD Award for Academic Excellence 2019 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 2019
  • Resident Scholar Award American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2018
  • Distinguished Housestaff Award New York Weill Cornell Medical Center, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Improved success rate with corticocancellous block compared to cancellous-only trephine technique in alveolar bone grafting from the iliac crest  
    Lee JC, Alford J, Willson T, Ozaki W, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Incidence and Outcomes of Post-operative Acute Telogen Effluvium after Facial Feminization Surgery
    Nguyen N, Doan L, Jiang F, Chu M, Liu Y, Francis S, Martin A, Lee JC, Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023, 10/27/2023
  • The Evolution of a Large-Scale Facial Gender Affirmation Program: A Comparison Outcomes Analysis
    Nguyen N, Doan L, Jiang F, Chu M, Liu Y, Francis S, Martin A, Kim H, Lee JC, Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023, 10/27/2023
  • Evaluation of Patient Satisfaction and Psychosocial Outcomes After Facial Feminization Surgery Using a Validated Patient-Reported Outcomes Measure
    Shakoori P, Nguyen N, Argame A, Liu Y, Francis S, Lee JC, Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2023, 10/27/2023
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Lectures

  • Facial Feminization Surgery: Beyond the Techniques 
    Plastic Surgery The Meeting - 10/29/2022

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Hospital Affiliations