Dr. Leander K. Lee MD, Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Leander K. Lee MD

Anesthesiologist

4/5(4)
3009 North Ballas Road Suite 371 St. Louis Missouri, 63131
Rating

4/5

About

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.

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

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

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

Dr. Leander K. Lee MD's Practice location

3009 North Ballas Road Suite 371 -
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
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New patients: 314-996-5474, 800-862-9980, 314-996-5287, 314-994-0200
Fax: 314-362-1185, 314-432-6068, 314-994-7945

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lee


4.0

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Dr. Leander K. Lee MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Anesthesiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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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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