Eric K. Lee MD, PhD
My passion is helping patients with debilitating hip and knee arthritis, for which many treatments exist. I strive to achieve the maximum amount of pain relief while beginning with the least invasive treatments. Eventually, for some, the bone-on-bone arthritis is so severe that patients may benefit from joint replacement. Together, we will pursue your optimal outcome through the ideal personalized pathway for you.
“I got a new hip and I am so very glad I selected Dr. Lee for my surgery. If I had known this would be as easy as it was, I would have done it 3 years ago. I took pain pills for 2 days then only tylenol. This surgeon is very skilled, answered all questions and was very patient and kind. I highly recommend Dr. Lee and I am so glad he relocated to Florida. Our gain, Boston's loss. Hi staff is also fun, kind, and efficient. It's a nice environment where I felt very safe during Covid."
— Gwen, Post-operative Patient
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“Dr.Lee is a real gem. He was so easy to work with as he is very compassionate, sympathetic, kind, bright and yet easy going. I had a knee replacement and was walking without assistance in 3 weeks.
He answered all my questions, called me back very quickly and laughed at all my jokes. I wish he was my primary doctor. I will miss him and I asked him if I could take him home with me but he said he had to help other people. So not being selfish I will let him stay here so that others can have the positive experience that I had"
— Sydelle, Post-operative Patient
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Why Choose Eric Lee, MD, PhD?
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Harvard Adult Reconstruction Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon, who specializes in hip and knee replacements
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Attempts to treat patients with least invasive methods first
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Accessible and places an emphasis on the patient's perspective and experience
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Performs anterior approach hip replacements when surgery is warranted, allowing for quicker recovery
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Performed over two-thousand operations
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Adept at a wide variety of joint replacement techniques, approaches and technology, tailored to each individual patient's scenario
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Places a high priority on staying on time with clinic appointments
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Listens to your specific concerns and addresses each concern
Surgical Pathway
After your consultation with Dr. Lee, through shared decision making, you may have both agreed that your arthritic hip or knee pain has not been adequately relieved by non-operative treatments, and joint replacement is a reasonable option for you.
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Now what?
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Early Mobilization
Your path to relief from arthritic pain begins immediately after your surgery is complete
We encourage patients to be up and walking with the therapists one to two hours after the operation.
Consult with Dr. Lee at Personalized Orthopedics
(561)-733-5888
Fax: (561)-733-5851
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Operating Sites
JFK Medical Center
Bethesda West
Bethesda East
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach Surgical Suites
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Clinical Questions
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Do I need a joint replacement?
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Am I doing damage to my joint by avoiding surgery?
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Who is a joint replacement candidate?
Surgical Questions
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Will I be asleep during surgery?
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Will I have to stay in the hospital?
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Will I have sutures or staples?
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Post-operative Questions
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Do I need to go to physical therapy?
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When can I drive?
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What activities can I do after a joint replacement?