Orthopaedics

Steven Lee, MD

Chief, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery; Associate Director, Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma

Dr. Steven J. Lee, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery and orthopedic sports medicine, serving as Chief of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Associate Director of the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT) in New York, NY. He focuses on treating complex disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee, and foot/ankle, including fractures of the hand and upper extremities, ligament reconstructions such a

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine (MD, 1993)
Internship: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital (Surgery, 1994)
Residency: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998)
Fellowship: NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases (Hand and Upper Extremity, Unknown)
Fellowship: Lenox Hill Hospital (Sports Medicine, Unknown)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2013-2024 (12 years)
NY Magazine — Best Doctor
2014-2022, 2024 (10 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Sports MedicineHand & Upper Extremity

Conditions & Treatments

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeMusculoskeletal ConditionsShoulder InstabilityTrigger FingerShoulder SurgeryWrist SurgeryKnee SurgeryACL ReconstructionHand FracturesMicrovascular SurgeryMeniscus TearsRotator Cuff RepairHand & Upper ExtremityACL & Ligament ReconstructionArthroscopic SurgerySports Injuries

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

Aetna

Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital
Hospital for Special Surgery

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Lee treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Lee accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Steven Lee's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 19 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Lee practice?

Steven Lee practices in New York, NY with hospital affiliations including Lenox Hill Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery.

What does Dr. Lee specialize in?

Steven Lee is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Sports Medicine and Hand & Upper Extremity.

How long has Dr. Lee been practicing?

Steven Lee has 33+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Lee's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: MCP-Hahnemann College of Medicine (MD, 1993); Internship: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital (Surgery, 1994); Residency: Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital (Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998).