Dong Heun Lee

MD

Infectious disease physician

About me

Dr. Dong Heun Lee is an infectious disease doctor who specializes in managing infections related to solid organ transplant surgeries as well as blood cancers. He also provides primary care for patients living with HIV, including those who have undergone organ transplantation.

In research, Lee has investigated how to improve organ transplants for patients living with HIV. He is interested in boosting the safety of transplantation by reducing the occurrence of disease transmission from organ donors to recipients.

Lee earned his medical degree at Hanyang University in South Korea. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Drexel University. Prior to joining UCSF, he worked as an infectious disease specialist at Drexel, caring for transplant patients and directing the school's infectious diseases fellowship program.

  • Education

    Hanyang University, MD, 2000

  • Residencies

    Drexel University, Internal Medicine, 2007

  • Fellowships

    Drexel University, Infectious Diseases, 2009

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    80 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 03, 2023
    My provider keep me up to date in everything thing that will help me to keep my health up to the best level
    Nov 15, 2023
    Dr. Lee is knowledgeable and friendly
    Nov 05, 2023
    Dr Lee is a dedicated careful physician and has helped guide me through my ongoing illness and medical issues.
    Sep 05, 2023
    Dr. Lee is fantastic-be sure to retain him. Much better than my previous doctor at 360 (who could be a little cranky)
    Sep 03, 2023
    I don't know what to say but very good service.
    Aug 10, 2023
    Appreciated Dr. Lee's professional demeanor.
    Aug 03, 2023
    ID Is Dr Lees special. However he did have some input about the extra 120 pounds!! I'm in agony!!
    May 20, 2023
    Excellent services.
    Mar 31, 2023
    I am very happy that everyone who are involved for my care are very nice and are devoted people and I thank them sincerely
    Feb 09, 2023
    Excellent care with a great bedside maner. Make you feel at ease to voice concerns and ask question.
    Jan 25, 2023
    Dr Lee is very caring
    Nov 12, 2022
    All good. I've always liked my times with Dr Lee. He knows his stuff makes me feel safe in his care!!
    Oct 28, 2022
    Excellent physician
    Aug 06, 2022
    The team listened intently and understood the pain I was in.
    Jul 24, 2022
    Friendly and explained things in a clear manner. Listened to my concerns about taking Valtrex everyday and modified his suggested treatment of herpes outbreaks accordingly. Was frustrating he had no idea of what might be causing my itching chills fatigue etc but understand there isn't always a medical answer to what causes issues. Quick to follow up with answers to questions I asked through My Chart.
    May 04, 2022
    First time meeting Dr. Communication is obvious problem
    Apr 14, 2022
    Superior physician
    Apr 02, 2022
    I have nothing but appreciation for UCSF.
    Apr 01, 2022
    Nothing bad at all

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