James J. Lee, MD

James J. Lee, MD

Accepting New Patients: Yes

Phone: (714) 835-7700

Serving: Orange & Newport Beach

Biography

Dr. James J. Lee has a private practice located in Orange, California and is a clinical assistant professor at the University of California, Irvine. In the last two decades, Dr. Lee has been involved in numerous endoscopic treatments of heartburn. Additionally, he has performed more than 75 radio-frequency ablation procedures for Barrett’s Esophagus with dysplasia, as well as EMRs. Dr. Lee contributes regularly to Becker’s ASC review and his most recent article was quoted in Men’s Health Journal in 2015. After receiving his medical training at St. Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Lee completed his residency and fellowship training at the University of California, Irvine. He is married and has one child in college. On his days off, he enjoys tennis, hiking, and traveling. One of Dr. Lee’s future goals is to establish a heartburn center at St. Joseph Hospital and raise awareness for esophageal cancer.

    I have always been fascinated with the world of medicine, particularly with how medical practitioners can truly make a big difference in the lives of people. Digestive system-related disorders are common, and I enjoy helping people overcome their ailments and enjoy life anew.

    Capsule Endoscopy
    Colonoscopy
    ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
    Motility/High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
    Upper Endoscopy
    HET (Hemorrhoid Electro Therapy)
    Single Balloon Enteroscopy
    Halo 90 and 360
    PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy)
    EMR (Endoscopic Mucosa Resection)
    Stents (colonic or esophageal or biliary)– These help patients with blockage avoid surgery
    Treatment of Hepatitis due to Hep A, B, as well as C, Autoimmune, PBC, PSC.
    Management of Cirrhosis, Liver failure, Alcoholic Hepatitis.
    Bravo pH Measurement
    Online Video Visits

    Dr. James J. Lee is able to offer online tele-health services for patients who want to see or speak to the provider from the comfort of their home. Please contact our office at 714.835.7700 to schedule an appointment.

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    Fellowship: Advanced Endoscopy, University of California, Irvine
    Fellowship: Gastroenterology, University of California, Irvine
    Residency: Internal Medicine, University of California, Irvine
    Internship: Internal Medicine, University of California, Irvine
    MD: St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

    American Gastroenterological Association
    American College of Gastroenterology
    Orange County Gastroenterological Society
    American Medical Association
    Fellow of American Gastroenterology Association
    American College of Physicians

    Orange Office
    1010 W. La Veta Ave., Suite 570
    Orange, CA 92868
    Phone: (714) 835-7700
    Fax: (844) 407-0583

    Newport Beach Office
    361 Hospital Road., Suite 227
    Newport Beach, CA 91355
    Phone: (949) 646-6212
    Fax: (949) 650-3013

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