

Gastroenterology
Paul Lee, MD
Irvine, CA
``I am often asked, 'How did you choose to be a gastroenterologist?'. Instead of choosing this field, I think, more accurately, it chose me. I grew up with a close family member with Crohn's disease. At that time, there were fewer options to treat this chronic disease, and I saw how it affected not only her body but also her mind and spirit. This sparked my passion. Gastroenterology is a great field to not only treat diseases but also to prevent them. I find that incredible. I know that diseases
25+
Years in Practice
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Hepatology
Conditions & Treatments
Cirrhosis & Liver DiseaseFatty Liver DiseaseLiver CancerLiver TransplantationViral HepatitisHepatitis BHepatitis CCirrhosis
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Experience
25+ years in practice