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Dr. William Martens Lee, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Hepatology and Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1963 - 1967)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver disease, and more.

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 7th Floor, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-1919

Dr. William Martens Lee, MD is a hepatologist in Dallas, TX specializing in adult hepatology and gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1967 and has 57 years of experience. Dr. William Martens Lee, MD is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 7th Floor, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75390

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Liver disease specialist Dr. William Lee, a University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researcher who is a co-investigator on the clinical trial, said the test "provides a reliable yes/no...”—"$3.2M Grant Brings UAMS Overdose Test Closer to Market", Arkansas Business, May 2022

“"It doesn't make sense" that one doctor would prescribe all those, said Dr. William Lee, an internal medicine specialist at the University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas.”—"Official: Actor died of accidental overdose", The Hour, June 2016

“"The argument goes that if you take acetaminophen correctly you will virtually never get into trouble," says Dr. William Lee of the UT Southwestern Medical Center, who has studied acetaminophen...”—"J&J tries new cap to curb fatal Tylenol overdoses", Fox News, March 2015

doctor visit	75
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

doctor visit	82
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	28
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	85
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	91
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	19
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

doctor visit	85
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	16
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

doctor visit	88

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

doctor visit	60

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	138

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Martens Lee, MD treated as a hepatologist in Dallas, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	90
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Martens Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	58
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Martens Lee, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. William Martens Lee, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1967. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1967)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (1973)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Seagen Inc.	$41,390 TUKYSA $26,990	$14,400
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$13,231 $13,231
Eli Lilly and Company	$5,488 CYMBALTA $4,224	$1,265
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,396 $3,396
Pfizer Inc.	$3,025 BOSULIF $3,025
Other	$12,709 KISQALI $2,504	Vemlidy $2,060	GIVLAARI $2,025	Viread $837	LIVTENCITY $125	Other $5,158

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$75,814
Travel and Lodging	$1,161
Food and Beverage	$826
Honoraria	$750
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$689

Research Payments

Dr. William Martens Lee, MD has received 272 research payments totaling $1,701,791.

Biography

Dr. William Lee works as a gastroenterology (digestive system) and adult hepatology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Lee include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver cancer, and transplant procedures. He is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and then he performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include D Magazine Best Doctor; Thomas A. and Shirley W. Roe Award, Journal of the South Carolina Medical Association; and Secretary-Treasurer, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.