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Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS

Specializes in: General Surgery
Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, thyroid cancer, endocrine surgery, and more.
125 E. Maxwell Street Third Floor, Suite 302
Lexington, KY 40508

Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Lexington, KY specializing in general surgery. Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and University of Kentucky HealthCare.

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Office Locations

125 E. Maxwell Street Third Floor, Suite 302
Lexington, KY 40508
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800 Zorn Avenue Louisville Vamc (603)
Louisville, KY 40206
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Some issues Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

neck imaging
neck ultrasound
soft tissue ultrasound

In 2024, Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS had a list price for neck imaging, neck ultrasound, and soft tissue ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS had a list price for ultrasound (sonogram) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, minor procedures, aspiration and image guided procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 58
diagnostic procedures 58
doctor visit 104
endocrine surgery 14
image guided procedures 58
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 23
minimally invasive procedures 81
minor procedures 58
neck imaging 57
neck surgery 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 27
image guided procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 16
minor procedures 16
neck imaging 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 11
Female 32
Age
From 65 to 74 20
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 45
diagnostic procedures 45
doctor visit 105
endocrine surgery 19
image guided procedures 45
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 58
minor procedures 45
neck imaging 52
neck surgery 19
ultrasound (sonogram) 52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 22
Female 76
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 40
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 37
diagnostic procedures 37
doctor visit 71
endocrine surgery 19
image guided procedures 37
minimally invasive procedures 37
minor procedures 37
neck imaging 51
neck surgery 19
ultrasound (sonogram) 51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 40
Female 118
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 44
diagnostic procedures 44
doctor visit 136
endocrine surgery 33
image guided procedures 44
minimally invasive procedures 44
minor procedures 44
neck imaging 66
neck surgery 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 27
Female 102
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 22
blood draw 21
diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 69
endocrine surgery 28
image guided procedures 22
minimally invasive procedures 22
minor procedures 22
neck imaging 59
neck surgery 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 59

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 23
Female 80
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 31
blood draw 29
diagnostic procedures 31
doctor visit 87
endocrine surgery 21
image guided procedures 31
minimally invasive procedures 31
minor procedures 31
neck imaging 76
neck surgery 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 76

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 32
Female 72
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 47
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, blood draw and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 23
doctor visit 70
endocrine surgery 16
neck imaging 66
neck surgery 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 19
Female 65
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 13
doctor visit 35
neck imaging 38
ultrasound (sonogram) 38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 16
Female 45
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 46
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, blood draw and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 25
doctor visit 77
endocrine surgery 16
neck imaging 52
neck surgery 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 52

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 12
Female 65
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, blood draw and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 14
endocrine surgery 11
neck imaging 34
neck surgery 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 15
doctor visit 22
neck imaging 51
ultrasound (sonogram) 51

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY during 2024 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, blood draw and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw 18
doctor visit 16
endocrine surgery 12
neck imaging 34
neck surgery 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 34

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 11
Female 38
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Lexington, KY were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

aspiration 36
blood draw 19
diagnostic procedures 36
doctor visit 68
endocrine surgery 18
image guided procedures 36
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 18
minimally invasive procedures 41
minor procedures 36
neck imaging 50
neck surgery 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS.

Gender
Female 53
Male 16
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 1
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 4
Dementia 0

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Kentucky.

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Kentucky

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 24 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Lexington, KY. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cortney Youens Lee, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Covidien LP $143 iDrive Ultra
$143
Ethicon US, LLC $113 Energy: Harmonic
$113
Becton, Dickinson and Company $69 ARISTA AH FLEXITIP
$69
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $326

Biography

Dr. Cortney Lee is a general surgery specialist. She trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky for residency. Dr. Lee's areas of expertise consist of parathyroid cancer, adrenal cancer, and thyroid surgery. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Her professional affiliations include the University of Kentucky HealthCare and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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