Bio
Dr. Gordon Lee is a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Lee completed his undergraduate education at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated magna cum laude. He attended medical school at Stanford University. He completed a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at UCLA Medical Center, where he was inspired by Dr. William Shaw, a pioneer in microsurgery and breast reconstruction, to pursue a career in academic plastic surgery. After residency, Dr. Lee completed an advanced microsurgery fellowship at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lee is the Residency Program Director for Plastic Surgery, Director of Microsurgery, and the Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Lee is involved in the full range of oncologic reconstructive surgery at the Stanford Cancer Center in performing breast reconstruction, abdominal and pelvic reconstruction, head and neck reconstruction, and extremity reconstruction. Dr. Lee performs approximately 80-100 microvascular free flaps per year, and over 350 breast procedures per year.
Dr. Lee is recognized national and internationally for his clinical work and research in reconstructive surgical outcomes and surgical education. He was the 2015-2016 Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor, and has given lectures around the world. He was awarded the Residency Program Director of the Year in 2017, by the Stanford's Department of Graduate Medical Education. He is a member of state and national plastic surgery societies, and serves on numerous committees. He is the Associate Editor for the Annals of Plastic Surgery, and Editorial Board member for Microsurgery Journal.
Clinical Focus
- DIEP, SIEA, TUG, SGAP flaps
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall
- Microsurgery
- Perforator flap
- Plastic Surgery
- Breast Implants
- Breast
- Abdomen
- Cancer of Esophagus
- Hernia
- surgery
- reconstruction
Administrative Appointments
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Professor, Stanford Dept of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) (2018 - Present)
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Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs, Plastic Surgery, Stanford Plastic Surgery (2013 - Present)
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Medical Director, Intermediate ICU, D2/G2S, Stanford Healthcare (2013 - 2018)
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Program Director, Stanford Plastic Surgery Residency (2008 - 2019)
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Director of Microsurgery, Stanford Plastic Surgery (2006 - Present)
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Associate Program Director, Stanford Plastic Surgery Residency (2006 - 2008)
Honors & Awards
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Baronio Scholar, Plastic Surgery Research Council (2003)
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Residency Program Director of the Year, Stanford Graduate Medical Education, Stanford Graduate Medical Education (2017)
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Outstanding Teaching Award, Plastic Surgery Residency Program (June 2008)
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America's Top Surgeon 2009, Consumer's Research Council (2009)
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Outstanding Teaching Award, Plastic Surgery Residency Program (2009)
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Who's Who in America 2009, Strathmore (2009)
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Outstanding Teaching Award, Plastic Surgery Residency Program (2011)
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Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanford School of Medicine (2012)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc. (2006 - Present)
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Fellow, Center for Innovation in Global Health (2016 - Present)
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Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. (2005 - Present)
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Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (2007 - Present)
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Founding Member, American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation (2008 - Present)
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Member, Association of American Plastic Surgeons (2011 - Present)
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Member, American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (2006 - Present)
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Member, California Society of Plastic Surgeons (2008 - Present)
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Section Editor, Microsurgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery Journal (2007 - Present)
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Editorial Board Member, Microsurgery Journal (2007 - Present)
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Fellow, American College of Surgeons (2010 - Present)
Professional Education
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Fellowship:MD Anderson Microsurgery Fellowship (2004) TX
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Residency:UCLA Dept of Plastic Surgery (2003) CA
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Internship:UCLA Dept of Plastic Surgery (1998) CA
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Medical Education:Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (1997) CA
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N/A, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Executive Business Program (2015)
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Board Certification: Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery (2005)
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MD, Stanford School of Medicine, Medicine (1997)
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BS, U.C.L.A., Biology (1992)
Community and International Work
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Scientific Program Committee
Partnering Organization(s)
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Location
US
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Symposia Committee
Partnering Organization(s)
ASPS/PSEF
Location
US
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Instructional Course Committee
Partnering Organization(s)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc.
Location
US
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Program Director Liason
Partnering Organization(s)
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Populations Served
Plastic Surgery Residents and Program Directors
Location
California
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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In-Service Exam Committee
Topic
Plastic Surgery Residency Education
Partnering Organization(s)
NBME
Populations Served
Plastic Surgery Residents
Location
US
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Education Committee
Topic
Residency Education in Plastic Surgery
Partnering Organization(s)
Association of Academic Chairmen in Plastic Surgery (AACPS)
Location
US
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Health Policy Committee
Partnering Organization(s)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Location
US
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No