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Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD

Accepting New Patients

(241 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic surgery, and more.

19636 N 27th Avenue Suite 203
Phoenix, AZ 85027

(602) 406-3181

Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD is a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD is affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute, Dignity Health, Deer Valley Medical Center, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Sonoran Crossing Medical Center, Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Honor Health, NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD, Barrow Brain and Spine, BHSM REHABILITATION LLC, Dignity Health Arizona and Barrow Neurological Institute St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

Office Locations

Barrow Neurological Institute St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

19636 N 27th Avenue Suite 203
Phoenix, AZ 85027

(623) 562-5050

(623) 562-5051

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2910 N 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85013

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33300 N 32nd Avenue Suite 310
Phoenix, AZ 85085

(623) 294-4490

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Some issues Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

In The News

“Bryan Lee, MD, a neurosurgeon at Barrow Neurological Institute, commented, "The newly released CORUS navigation system offers simplicity and accuracy for placement of CAVUX (r) FFS-LX implants and...”—"Providence Medical Technology, Inc. Announces FDA Clearance of CORUS(tm) Navigation Access System for Use with Medtronic's StealthStation(tm) Surgical Navigation in Posterior Spinal Fusion", WIVB, June 2024

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

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

cervical spine surgery

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

discectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical spine surgery, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 10%

By Volume:

laminectomy

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD performed more laminectomy, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal fusion

By Affordability:

lateral interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arizona, Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lumbar interbody fusion, and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lateral interbody fusion, and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) 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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	72
Dementia	60
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

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

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	42
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	45
decompression surgery	59
doctor visit	460
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	42
nerve procedures	59
spinal procedures	131

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	26
Less than 65	14

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	61
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	623
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	31
neck surgery	30
nerve procedures	54
spinal procedures	157

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	37
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	53
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	588
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	32
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	47
spinal procedures	122

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	11
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	33
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phoenix, AZ were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	53
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	428
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	26
neck surgery	31
nerve procedures	53
spinal procedures	136

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	195
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	16
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD From 2017 - 2022

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2019)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Barrow Neurological Institute

Dignity Health

Deer Valley Medical Center

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Sonoran Crossing Medical Center

Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

Honor Health

NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD

Barrow Brain and Spine

BHSM REHABILITATION LLC

Dignity Health Arizona

Barrow Neurological Institute St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

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. Bryan S. Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, MultiPlan, Blue California, Medicare Part B, First Health, United Healthcare, Humana and Mercy Care at the Phoenix and Chandler Locations.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

MultiPlan

Blue California

Medicare Part B

First Health

United Healthcare

Humana

Mercy Care at the Phoenix and Chandler Locations

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 241 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$194,803 Other - Miscellaneous $125,571	Invictus MIS $9,529	IdentiTi $831	Solus ALIF $528	LIF $352	Other $57,991
NUVASIVE, INC.	$6,861 XLIF $3,748	X-Core Mini $1,096	Archon $504	Reline $245	Osteocel $189	Other $1,078
Stryker Corporation	$6,607 Tritanium $1,732	CAPRI $857	ES2 $584	SERRATO $498	ANCHOR C $291	Other $2,646
Globus Medical, Inc.	$6,268 Excelsius - GPS $2,465	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $1,760	RISE-L $1,167	Direct Look Lateral System $327	Excelsius Robotics System $150	Other $398
Cerapedics, Inc.	$2,480 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $2,480
Other	$10,776 CD HORIZON $1,320	Vitality $843	NEWBRIDGE $815	M6-C $718	PROCLAIM $645	Other $6,434

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$151,087
Travel and Lodging	$50,506
Food and Beverage	$24,419
Honoraria	$1,500
Gift	$200
Other	$82

Research Payments

Dr. Bryan S. Lee, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $1,300.

Biography

Dr. Bryan Lee is a Phoenix, AZ physician who specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. Lee studied medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Cleveland Clinic. Areas of expertise for Dr. Lee include scoliosis, lumbar spine surgery, and thoracic herniated disc. He is rated highly by his patients. MultiPlan, Blue California, and Coventry seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Lee accepts. He has received professional recognition including the following: the University, School of Medicine; Cum laude, University of Pennsylvania; and Class of 1948 Scholarship Grant, University of Pennsylvania. He speaks Korean. Dr. Lee is professionally affiliated with Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Deer Valley Medical Center, and Sonoran Crossing Medical Center. He has an open panel in according to Barrow Neurological Institute.