Dr. Kristen Hyonju Lee MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
333 E 38TH ST NEW YORK NY, 10016About
Dr. Kristen Lee is a rheumatologist practicing in NEW YORK, NY. Dr. Lee specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Lee treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 2007
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
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