Dr. Brandon W Lee, MD
Ophthalmologist
47 Lanihuli St Hilo HI, 96720About
Dr. Brandon Lee is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hilo, HI. Dr. Lee specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lee can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Lee can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Harvard Medical School MD 2006
University of California, Lost Angles B.S., Physiological Science 2002
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Medical Retina Fellowship 2011
Doheny Eye Institute/University of Southern California Residency in Ophthalmology 2010
University of Hawaii Transitional Residency Program Transitional Internship 2007
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Awards
- 2008 National Eye Institute ARVO Travel Grant recipient Year
- 2006 Harvard Medical School Gerald S. Foster Award (in recognition of service and contribution to the student body and school community) Year
- 2002 Phi Beta Kappa, UCLA Chapter Year
- 2001 Golden Key National Honor Society, UCLA Chapter Year
- 1999 National Society of College Scholars, UCLA Chapter Year
- 1999 Phi Eta Sigma/Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Societies, UCLA Chapter Year
- 1998 UCLA Alumni Scholarship recipient (1998-2002) Year
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