Dr. Leander K. Lee MD
Anesthesiologist
3009 North Ballas Road Suite 371 St. Louis Missouri, 63131About
Leander K. Lee, MD, MBA, is a well-established cardiothoracic anesthesiologist practicing at West County Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Inc. in Saint Louis, Missouri. He is also affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Lee received his medical degree from University of Nebraska College of Medicine at Omaha in 1980 and has been in practice for 35 years. He trained at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, which has established a rich tradition of medical excellence and exceptional health care. He became certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He holds professional society memberships with the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist, the Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists, the Anesthesia Associates of St. Louis, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society. One of the highlights of his career was being Chief Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
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Education and Training
MD at University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
The American Board of Anesthesiology
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Instructor at Barnes Jewish Hospital In Past -
Awards
- Chief Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Internships
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Missouri
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist, Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists, Anesthesia Associates of St. Louis, St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Collecting Wine
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Anesthesiology, New England Journal of Medicine
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Leander K. Lee received his medical degree in 1980 from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He subsequently trained at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lee is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He holds professional memberships with the American Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, the Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists, the Anesthesia Associates of St. Louis, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society. He is an exceptionally experienced cardiothoracic anesthesiologist who has been practicing for over 30 years and is currently serving patients at West County Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Inc in St. Louis, Missouri. Furthermore, he is on staff at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, which is locally known as MoBap. The center specializes in cancer treatment, women’s health, cardiac care and other medical services. One of the highlights of Dr. Lee’s career was being Chief Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Cardiothoracic anesthesiology is a subspeciality of the medical practice of anesthesiology dedicated to the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of adult and pediatric patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery and related invasive procedures. As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, Dr. Lee is responsible for monitoring the patient’s physical condition through the use of invasive monitors, in addition to keeping an eye on their bodily reactions to drugs needed during a surgical procedure. He attributes his success to hard work and dedication. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and collecting wine.
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