Richard Lee MD

Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician

1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912
Phone+1 706-721-8623

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Education & Training

Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2000 - 2002
Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2000
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1997
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1993

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Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 2018 - 2028
SC State Medical License 2022 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2023 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2000 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1995 - 2019
WI State Medical License 1994 - 2019
IL State Medical License 1997 - 2014
NJ State Medical License 1997 - 2013
OH State Medical License 2002 - 2010
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Modified Del Nido "microplegia" reduces intraoperative, postoperative, and total blood products.
Abigayle B Simon, Tyler Coffey, Philip Coffey, Bhargav Doddala, Nikki Jones
JTCVS Open. 2026-02-01
Commentary: To ligate or not to ligate the left atrial appendage at the time of robotic mitral valve repair? That is still the question.
Philip Coffey, Richard Lee
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-07-01
Commentary: It's the surgeon, not the hospital volume.
Philip Coffey, Richard Lee
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-05-01

Press Mentions

Limbo of Cardiac Device Recalls Has Physicians Ready for ChangeJanuary 27th, 2025
Lee Is New Chief of MCG Cardiothoracic SurgeryMarch 26th, 2026

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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