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Dr. Juliet Lee, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: thyroid surgery, trauma, parathyroid surgery, and more.

2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20037

(202) 741-3200

Dr. Juliet Lee, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. She graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Juliet Lee, MD is affiliated with GW Medical Faculty Associates.

Office Locations

2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20037

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Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

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.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	102
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	120
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	14
Less than 65	31

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	102
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	21
Less than 65	40

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

doctor visit	97
hospital care	363
inpatient care	351
outpatient care	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	70
Less than 65	86

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	76
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	22
Less than 65	28

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	79

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	95
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

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

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	101
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
open surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	15
Less than 65	30

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	90
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	14
Less than 65	33

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	96
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	23
Less than 65	26

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

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

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	102
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
open surgery	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	22
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	117
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	15
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Juliet Lee, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Juliet Lee, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and outpatient care.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	98
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	108
inpatient care	107
open surgery	12
outpatient care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

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

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	63
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	18
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Juliet Lee, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	20
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Juliet Lee, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

GW Medical Faculty Associates

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,738 DAVINCI XI $5,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,238
Ethicon US, LLC	$379 STRATAFIX $92	Mega Vac $90	HARMONIC Product Family $85	Echelon Circular $40	Biosurgicals $32	Other $39
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$328 ENTEREG $217	NON-PRODUCT $65	INVANZ $45
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$243 AlloDerm $228	Spy $15
Gilead Sciences Inc	$79 Harvoni $79
Other	$402 GATTEX $88	SurgiMend $77	STRATTICE $43	Air-Seal $36	NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $26	Other $132

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,500
Food and Beverage	$1,582
Travel and Lodging	$1,087

Biography

Dr. Juliet Lee is a Washington, DC physician who specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Lee include breast surgery, thyroid surgery, and abdominal surgery. She is professionally affiliated with GW Medical Faculty Associates. Dr. Lee's education and training includes medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and residency at George Washington University Medical Center. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Lee include: **a and Washingtonian Top Doc. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Washington, DC.