A/Prof James Lee

Associate Professor James Lee is a Specialist General Surgeon and Endocrine Surgeon who offers a wide range of surgical procedures to accommodate each individual's journey to recovery.

A/Prof. Lee is extensively trained and highly qualified as a General Surgeon in Melbourne and focuses on Endocrine surgery with specific interests in all aspects of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal procedures. 

A/Prof. James Lee has an impressive educational history from qualifying as a general surgeon and obtaining the specialist qualification from the Austin Hospital to undertaking the prestigious T.S. Reeve International Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery at the Royal North Shore Hospital. In 2014, A/Prof. Lee completed his thesis on biomarkers of thyroid cancer, and was awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by the University of Sydney and has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 3 book chapters to date. During his PhD candidature, A/Prof. Lee received several scholarships and research prizes from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Patient philosophy is at the core of A/Prof. Lee’s practice. He believes that patient education and transparent communication is essential to a successful recovery journey.