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John Lee

Gastroenterology

John Lee, MD

Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Co-Director, Chao Digestive Health Institute; Director of Pancreaticobiliary Services, UC Irvine Medical Center

Orange, CA

Dr. John G. Lee, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist specializing in pancreaticobiliary disorders at UCI Health in Orange, California. With over 35 years of experience, he serves as Co-Director of the Chao Digestive Health Institute and Director of Pancreaticobiliary Services at UC Irvine Medical Center. His expertise encompasses advanced endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), enteral stenting, and removal of lar

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — M.D., 1987
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship, 1991-1994

Peer Recognition

  • Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America

    2008-2013, 2015-2016 (8 years)

  • Castle ConnollyAmerica's Top Doctors

    2008-2013 (6 years)

  • Orange County Medical AssociationPhysicians of Excellence

    2013-2023 (11 years)

  • Super DoctorsSuper Doctors

    2016

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pancreaticobiliary

Conditions & Treatments

ERCP & Biliary EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary DiseasePancreatic DiseaseAdvanced Endoscopy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC Irvine Medical Center
  • UCI Health

Languages

English

Experience

35+ years in practice