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Dr. Joe Lee, MD

Accepting New Patients

(459 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

289 W Huntington Drive Suite 103
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 821-0707

Dr. Joe Lee, MD is a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Joe Lee, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai, Keck Medical Center of USC, USC Arcadia Hospital, Congress Orthopaedic Associates and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

289 W Huntington Drive Suite 103
Arcadia, CA 91007

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Joe Lee, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

nerve block

spine MRI

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Joe Lee, MD performed more nerve block, spine MRI, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

injections

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

pain management

selective nerve root block

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

By Affordability:

sacroiliac joint injection

spinal joint injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Joe Lee, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, injections, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, pain management, selective nerve root block (SNRB), subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, and spinal joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2012 were X-rays, spinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	625
hospital care	86
injections	87
inpatient care	86
nerve block	67
nerve procedures	27
pain management	67
pelvic imaging	12
spinal procedures	305
X-rays	223

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	38
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	894
hospital care	187
injections	155
inpatient care	187
musculoskeletal imaging	32
nerve block	125
nerve procedures	34
pain management	125
spinal procedures	465
X-rays	326

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	61
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	77
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	53
aspiration	20
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	1078
hospital care	66
injections	185
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	15
neck surgery	17
nerve block	148
nerve procedures	51
pain management	165
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	778
X-rays	505

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	638
Black	24
Hispanic	100
Asian	134
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	136
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
aspiration	13
decompression surgery	58
doctor visit	1367
hospital care	112
injections	247
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	27
nerve block	212
nerve procedures	58
pain management	234
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	913
X-rays	556

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	12
Hispanic	68
Asian	120
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	119
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
aspiration	35
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	1403
hospital care	29
injections	217
inpatient care	29
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve block	137
nerve procedures	63
pain management	182
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	835
X-rays	568

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	15
Hispanic	64
Asian	153
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	95
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
aspiration	69
decompression surgery	85
doctor visit	1729
hospital care	23
injections	230
inpatient care	23
musculoskeletal imaging	17
neck surgery	12
nerve block	144
nerve procedures	85
pain management	161
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	881
X-rays	593

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	14
Hispanic	75
Asian	177
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	125
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	41
aspiration	63
decompression surgery	60
doctor visit	1815
hospital care	64
injections	213
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	30
nerve block	134
nerve procedures	60
pain management	150
spinal procedures	973
X-rays	695

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	208
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	107
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	34
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	1427
hospital care	14
injections	196
inpatient care	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	64
nerve block	143
nerve procedures	37
pain management	162
spinal procedures	833
X-rays	531

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	17
Hispanic	68
Asian	159
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	92
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
aspiration	18
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	1787
hospital care	11
injections	238
inpatient care	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	238
musculoskeletal imaging	31
nerve block	200
nerve procedures	53
pain management	220
spinal procedures	1268
X-rays	706

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	22
Hispanic	80
Asian	198
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	93
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
aspiration	36
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	1752
injections	229
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	175
nerve block	173
nerve procedures	35
pain management	193
rehabilitation	17
spinal procedures	1109
X-rays	617

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	222
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	112
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Arcadia, CA were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
aspiration	33
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	1272
hospital care	60
injections	199
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	159
musculoskeletal imaging	23
neck surgery	14
nerve block	148
nerve procedures	50
pain management	165
pelvic imaging	11
rehabilitation	17
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	762
X-rays	486

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	133
Non-Hispanic White	342
Hispanic	67
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	212
85 and over	90
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	241

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Lee, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joe Lee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Joe Lee, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2006. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2006)

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joe Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Keck Medical Center of USC

USC Arcadia Hospital

Congress Orthopaedic Associates

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joe Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, TriWest, United Healthcare, Interplan, Aetna, Medicare, Cigna, Coventry, GEHA, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, PacifiCare, Health Net, Brand New Day, Marian Health Services, Watchtower, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, USC Network, Take Care (GUAM), Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Blue Shield Covered California, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, NEXT and Health Plans of Nevada.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joe Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

TriWest

United Healthcare

Interplan

Aetna

Medicare

Cigna

Coventry

GEHA

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

PacifiCare

Health Net

Brand New Day

Marian Health Services

Watchtower

Health Net Covered California

Kern Health Systems

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare

USC Network

Take Care (GUAM)

Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund

Blue Shield Covered California

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

Health Plans of Nevada

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joe Lee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 459 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joe Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Arcadia, CA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 3.0 2025-09-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I'm the patient and you would have thought since it was my first visit with this MD provider, he would have conducted a thorough review of my past medical history/records, as he was asking me for dates/times of my work related injury, epidural, etc. Additionally, it would have been professional/polite to formally introduce the gal that came into the exam room with him with a laptop to scribe my outpatient exam/visit. No AIDET introduction what's so ever! Otherwise, got through my visit & honestly did not leave a positive impression.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr.Lee is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He listens to questions that his patients have regarding their concerns about treatment and takes the time to explain what will or can be done to relieve pain. Dr. Lee is very kind, he has a lot of patience and is truly dedicated with assisting them In achieving a successful outcome with treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Lee.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Lee, couldn't ask for better. I have total confidence in Him and I have already referred others to His and Congress Ortho practice. One referral had back surgery from Dr Lee 1 month before me and we both carry Dr Lee business cards with us to hand out as needed. I'm needing a 2nd surgery from Dr Lee in the near future for a different spin problem

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Meeting and discussion with Dr. Joe Lee was very helpful and reassuring. Appreciated the recommendation and referral to a specialist to further Investigate the symptoms and steps going forward.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Lee explained everything in layman's terms & offered my options to me. I was grateful that he told me about the conservative approach (PT), as well as a surgical one.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Lee listened attentively to my concerns and recommended follow-up visit after upcoming MRI and possible continuation of physical therapy.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I really liked Dr. Lee and his staff. Everyone form his assistant to the person who took my xrays was wonderful!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Lee was very caring and explained what he was doing the exam and what testing would be done.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-04-05

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Doctor was pleasant. I felt comfortable with him and his attitude.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-28

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The place is clean, Everyone is so nice, and very in tuned

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Spineart SA	$198,044 Juliet OL $55,102	PERLA C $38,801	JULIET Ti OL - POSTERIOR Ti CAGES $31,730	SCARLET AL-T - SECURED LUMBAR ANTERIOR CAGE $25,481	ROMEO 2 - CROSSLINK $19,550	Other $27,381
Choice Spine, LLC	$162,023 Boomerang $73,024	Tiger Shark C $49,106	VEO Lateral Interbody Fusion System $20,287	TIGERSHARK C $5,772	Thunderbolt Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw Systems $5,558	Other $8,276
Spineart USA Inc	$145,375 Perla TL $27,641	PERLA C $12,745	Scarlet AL-T $4,318	Juliet LL $1,750	ROMEO MIS $198	Other $98,723
NUVASIVE, INC.	$7,922 Thoracolumbar $3,079	TLIF $2,048	XLIF $442	MaXcess $400	Biologics $116	Other $1,838
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.	$5,000 $5,000
Other	$3,114 iFuse Implant $721	Cervical $600	VEO $574	Vascular $263	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $125	Other $831

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$313,929
Consulting Fee	$112,475
Travel and Lodging	$80,288
Food and Beverage	$14,622
Gift	$165

Research Payments

Dr. Joe Lee, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $5,000.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Joe Lee, MD.

Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2018	$18,351.09	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Membership Interest
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2017	$17,038.41	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Membership Interest
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2020	$16,157.42	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Membership Interest
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2014	$16,118.36	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Interest.
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2015	$15,602.43	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Membership Interest
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2016	$15,510.81	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Membership Interest
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2021	$14,881.68	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Membership Interest
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2022	$14,673.76	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Interest
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2019	$13,789.78	Physician Covered Recipient	Current or prospective ownership or investment interest
Senate Surgical Distribution, LLC	2013	$11,057.29	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Liability Company Interest.

Biography

Dr. Joe Lee is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Arcadia, CA. Dr. Lee's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems. Anthem, PacifiCare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Lee accepts. Dr. Lee studied medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Southern California Rising Stars. Dr. Lee (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. He is affiliated with Keck Medical Center of USC, USC Arcadia Hospital, and Cedars-Sinai. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Arcadia, CA.