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Dr. Wen Lee, MD

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Specializes in: Pathology

Henan Medical University (1989)

Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, liver cancer, thrombophilia (clotting disorders), and more.

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

Dr. Wen Lee, MD is a pathologist in Washington, DC specializing in pathology. He graduated from Henan Medical University in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Wen Lee, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar St. Mary s Hospital and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

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18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

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201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

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25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650

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3001 S. Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225

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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 444-2000

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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

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7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

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

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

In The News

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

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

concentrated smear of non-gynecologic specimen

In 2023, Dr. Wen Lee, MD had a list price for concentrated smear (cytospin) of non-gynecologic specimen that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology

In 2023, Dr. Wen Lee, MD had a list price for non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cytology

non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology

By Affordability:

cytology

lab tests

liquid-based cytology

non-gynecologic cytology

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. Wen Lee, MD performed more cytology, and non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cytology, lab tests, liquid-based cytology (ThinPrep), and non-gynecologic cytology 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. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were lab tests, cytology, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

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

aspiration	66
cytology	361
diagnostic procedures	66
lab tests	810
minimally invasive procedures	66
minor procedures	66
second opinions	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were lab tests, cytology, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

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

aspiration	35
consultation	18
cytology	362
diagnostic procedures	35
lab tests	738
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	35
second opinions	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	397
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	50
Less than 65	96

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were cytology, lab tests, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

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

aspiration	35
consultation	25
cytology	297
diagnostic procedures	35
lab tests	285
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	387
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	49
Less than 65	101

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were cytology, lab tests, consultation and minor procedures.

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

aspiration	19
consultation	20
cytology	1359
diagnostic procedures	19
lab tests	279
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	1050
Female	1288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	1668
Hispanic	76
Asian	58
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	980
From 75 to 84	540
85 and over	204
Less than 65	614

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	53
Dementia	17
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were cytology, lab tests, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

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

aspiration	23
consultation	12
cytology	679
diagnostic procedures	23
lab tests	296
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	671
Hispanic	36
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	75
Less than 65	218

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	54
Dementia	19
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were lab tests, cytology, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

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

aspiration	17
cytology	257
diagnostic procedures	17
lab tests	262
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	445
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	38
Less than 65	114

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were lab tests and cytology.

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

cytology	319
lab tests	377

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	471
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	58
Less than 65	123

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

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

consultation	22
cytology	271
lab tests	414

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	512
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	60
Less than 65	124

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

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

consultation	24
cytology	254
lab tests	325

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	356
Hispanic	16
Asian	13
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	62
Less than 65	79

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

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

consultation	15
cytology	238
lab tests	371

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	389
Hispanic	20
Asian	14
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	43
Less than 65	101

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

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

consultation	32
cytology	174
lab tests	340

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	340
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	45
Less than 65	74

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wen Lee, MD treated as a pathologist in Washington, DC were cytology, lab tests, minor procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	32
consultation	21
cytology	415
diagnostic procedures	32
lab tests	408
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	32
second opinions	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	512
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	190
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	210
85 and over	62
Less than 65	149
65 to 74	339

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	14
Cancer	27

Education & Training

Dr. Wen Lee, MD graduated from Henan Medical University in 1989. He completed residency at University of Hawaii at Manoa Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology, Pathology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Henan Medical University (1989)

Residency: University of Hawaii at Manoa Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Pathology, Pathology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

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Biography

Dr. Wen Lee is a specialist in pathology. His areas of expertise include the following: moles, thyroid cancer, and bone marrow aspiration. After completing medical school at Henan Medical University, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Lee's hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.