Raphael C. Lee, MD, ScD, DSc (Hon)

Professor of Surgery (Plastic)

Professor of Medicine (Dermatology)

Professor of Organismal Biology and Anatomy (Biomechanics)

Professor of Molecular Medicine

Dr. Raphael Lee is an internationally recognized expert in plastic surgery, trauma and bioengineering. He is a leading authority on laser surgery, gynecologic plastic surgery, management of scar-related problems and electrical shock injury.

He collaborates with university dermatologists in reconstructive surgery following treatment of skin cancers. Dr. Lee has pioneered new reconstructive surgery methods for correction of congenital and acquired gynecologic defects.

Dr. Lee was named one of "America's Top Surgeons" by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He is an editor and co-author of four books, and more than 180 articles and book chapters. Additionally, he has been named an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow and a MacArthur Fellow. Dr. Lee has received more than 25 research awards and honorary degrees. He has also served in leadership roles of several scientific organizations and societies.

Practice Location

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

1983

Board Certifications

General Surgery
Plastic Surgery

Medical School

Temple University, Philadelphia

Internship

University of Chicago Medical Center

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Memberships

American Association of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers
Association for Academic Surgeons
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery
Illinois Surgical Society
Society of University Surgeons

Language Spoken

English

Office Phone

(773) 702-6302

Office Fax

(773) 702-1634

Office Postal Address

Raphael C. Lee, MD, ScD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6035
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Burn reconstruction
• Laser surgery
• Cosmetic eyelid surgery
• Peripheral nerve surgery
• Electrical and burn injury
• Skin cancers
• Melanoma
• Facial reconstruction
• Treatment of keloid scars
• Gynecologic surgery
• Varicose veins

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More About Dr. Lee

Watch a short video featuring Dr. Lee and his research. "Poloxamer-188: A Revolutionary Approach to Healing" explains how researchers are using Poloxamer-188 to seal cells damaged by electric shock in order to enhance tissue survival.

Dr. Lee has also been named a Searle Scholar. Read about his research on the Searle Scholars Program Web site.

Dr. Lee directs the University of Chicago's Electrical Trauma Program. Read more about this innovative, interdisciplinary program.

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Lee's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.