Dr Richard Lee

Dr Richard Lee is a Queensland trained gastroenterologist with a broad interest in all aspects of general gastroenterology and hepatology, consulting and operating at Sunnybank Private Hospital.

In particular, he has a keen interest in the provision of high-quality endoscopy and colonoscopy to effectively diagnose and treat a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.

Richard obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Queensland in 2008. He was engaged as a corporate medical advisor in occupational health before completing his Master in Occupational Health and Safety (MOHS) with Distinction in 2015.

He subsequently returned to the public sector and commenced gastroenterology training in 2017.

He owes his current knowledge and skillset to the excellent training received at Cairns Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital.

Richard became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2020. In addition, he undertook comprehensive training in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy during his final advanced training year at the QEII Hospital, with a strong focus on screening and prevention of cancers involving the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts. He also obtained his accreditation in small bowel capsule endoscopy there.

He is also actively involved with teaching medical students and gastroenterology advanced trainees and is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland.

Away from work, Richard enjoys building Lego sets, travelling and spending time with his family.

Richard currently works at the QEII Hospital as Staff Specialist, providing quality, patient-focused gastrointestinal consultation and endoscopic services to patients from a wide range of ethnicities and backgrounds.

He consults privately at Suite 21 Sunnybank Specialist Centre and perform endoscopy and colonoscopy at the Sunnybank Private Hospital.

Richard is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay/Indonesian.