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Francis Lee, MD, PhD, FAAOS, MBA

Musculoskeletal Oncology, Sarcoma, Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
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Patient type treated
Child, Adult
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
From patients or physicians
Board Certified in
Orthopaedic Surgery

Biography

Francis Y. Lee, MD, PhD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with extensive expertise treating both adults and children. Committed to providing care of the highest quality, Dr. Lee works with a range of musculoskeletal problems, from fractures and limb deformities to musculoskeletal tumors and infections. He is an expert in complex musculoskeletal reconstruction.

A professor in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Lee has a secondary appointment in the Department of Pathology. He holds the rare distinction of being both an orthopaedic surgeon and a musculoskeletal scientist scholar working with National Institutes of Health (NIH) research programs. Dr. Lee conducts extensive research into such areas as fracture healing and bone metastasis. Dr. Lee has been a pioneer in developing minimally invasive Ablation-Osteoplasty-Reinforcement-Internal Fixation (AORIF) that is specially designed for patients with cancer that has spread to bone. This paradigm-shifting ambulatory procedure provides local cancer control, decreases pain, and improves ambulatory function.

Dr. Lee says he especially enjoys interacting with patients and their families. He draws upon his research background to approach each case with a sense of discovery and innovation. “I will provide care for you and your family as if I were treating my own family members and friends,” he says.

Dr. Lee also serves as a Presidential Line Officer (2022-2023: Treasurer; 2023-2034: Secretary; 2024-2025: President-Elect; 2025-2026: President) for the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, a premier professional organization for musculoskeletal tumor surgeons.

Titles

  • Wayne O. Southwick Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
  • Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  • with Tenure in Traditional Track
  • Professor in Department of Pathology, Secondary Appointment
  • Biological and Biomedical Science Program, YSM Postgraduate School
  • Wayne O. Southwick Endowed Professor in Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
  • Presidential Line Officer (Treasurer in 2023-Secretary in 2024-President-Elect in 2025-President in 2026), Executive Committee, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

Education & Training

  • MBA
    Yale School of Management, Honorary MBA (2019)
  • Honorary Executive MBA
    Yale School of Management (2018)
  • Non Degree Program
    Hospital for Sick Chidren, Pediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship (1999)
  • Clinical Orthopedic Fellowship
    Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto (1999)
  • Non Degree Program
    Massachusetts General Hospital & Boston Children’s Hospital, Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship (1998)
  • Clinical Orthopedic Fellowship
    Harvard Medical School (Mass General Hospital & Boston Children's Hospital) (1998)
  • Non Degree Program
    Rutgers Medical School, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency (1997)
  • Orthopaedic Residency
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1997)
  • Non Degree Program
    Mount Sinai Hospital, Bone Research Fellowship (1996)
  • Orthopedic Research Fellowship
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1996)
  • PhD
    Seoul National University College of Medicine, Orthopedic Basic Science (1992)
  • Orthopaedic Residency
    Seoul National University Hospital (1992)
  • Non Degree Program
    Seoul National University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency (1992)
  • MD
    Seoul National University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (1986)
  • Premed & Doctor of Medicine
    Seoul National University College of Medicine (1986)
  • Undergraduate Student
    University of Maryland at U.S. 8th Army, Seoul, Korea (1982)

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • 한국어 (Korean)

Additional Information

Locations
1
Yale Physicians Building
800 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
1 of 2

Biography

Francis Y. Lee, MD, PhD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with extensive expertise treating both adults and children. Committed to providing care of the highest quality, Dr. Lee works with a range of musculoskeletal problems, from fractures and limb deformities to musculoskeletal tumors and infections. He is an expert in complex musculoskeletal reconstruction.

A professor in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Lee has a secondary appointment in the Department of Pathology. He holds the rare distinction of being both an orthopaedic surgeon and a musculoskeletal scientist scholar working with National Institutes of Health (NIH) research programs. Dr. Lee conducts extensive research into such areas as fracture healing and bone metastasis. Dr. Lee has been a pioneer in developing minimally invasive Ablation-Osteoplasty-Reinforcement-Internal Fixation (AORIF) that is specially designed for patients with cancer that has spread to bone. This paradigm-shifting ambulatory procedure provides local cancer control, decreases pain, and improves ambulatory function.

Dr. Lee says he especially enjoys interacting with patients and their families. He draws upon his research background to approach each case with a sense of discovery and innovation. “I will provide care for you and your family as if I were treating my own family members and friends,” he says.

Dr. Lee also serves as a Presidential Line Officer (2022-2023: Treasurer; 2023-2034: Secretary; 2024-2025: President-Elect; 2025-2026: President) for the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, a premier professional organization for musculoskeletal tumor surgeons.

Titles

  • Wayne O. Southwick Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
  • Professor, Biomedical Engineering
  • Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  • with Tenure in Traditional Track
  • Professor in Department of Pathology, Secondary Appointment
  • Biological and Biomedical Science Program, YSM Postgraduate School
  • Wayne O. Southwick Endowed Professor in Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
  • Presidential Line Officer (Treasurer in 2023-Secretary in 2024-President-Elect in 2025-President in 2026), Executive Committee, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

Education & Training

  • MBA
    Yale School of Management, Honorary MBA (2019)
  • Honorary Executive MBA
    Yale School of Management (2018)
  • Non Degree Program
    Hospital for Sick Chidren, Pediatric Orthopaedics Fellowship (1999)
  • Clinical Orthopedic Fellowship
    Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto (1999)
  • Non Degree Program
    Massachusetts General Hospital & Boston Children’s Hospital, Orthopaedic Oncology Fellowship (1998)
  • Clinical Orthopedic Fellowship
    Harvard Medical School (Mass General Hospital & Boston Children's Hospital) (1998)
  • Non Degree Program
    Rutgers Medical School, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency (1997)
  • Orthopaedic Residency
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1997)
  • Non Degree Program
    Mount Sinai Hospital, Bone Research Fellowship (1996)
  • Orthopedic Research Fellowship
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1996)
  • PhD
    Seoul National University College of Medicine, Orthopedic Basic Science (1992)
  • Orthopaedic Residency
    Seoul National University Hospital (1992)
  • Non Degree Program
    Seoul National University Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency (1992)
  • MD
    Seoul National University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (1986)
  • Premed & Doctor of Medicine
    Seoul National University College of Medicine (1986)
  • Undergraduate Student
    University of Maryland at U.S. 8th Army, Seoul, Korea (1982)

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • 한국어 (Korean)

Additional Information

Locations
1
Yale Physicians Building
800 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
1 of 2
1
Yale Physicians Building
800 Howard Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
1 of 2