Heidi Lee, M.D.Board Certified in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Heidi Lee, M.D.Board Certified in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
Dr. Heidi Lee is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. She is trained in the diagnosis/treatment of various pain conditions, including spine and non-spine conditions. Comprehensive/multi-modal pain therapy incorporates interventions varying from diagnostic/therapeutic injections (ie; epidural steroid injections, facet blocks/rhizotomies, joint/bursa/peripheral nerve block/injections) to invasive procedures (spinal cord stimulator, peripheral nerve stimulator, Intercept procedure, kyphoplasty), in addition to multi-modal approach to medication management.
Dr. Lee has lived in various regions including Orange County CA, Boston MA, and NYC before settling down in TX with her family consisting of her spouse, twin daughters, and a family dog. Dr. Lee graduated from Wellesley College and had briefly pursued a finance career as an equity research analyst/manager before her switch to the medical field.
Dr. Lee completed medical school at SUNY Downstate, followed by residency and fellowship training at NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Lee was the recipient of the 2018 NYU Anesthesiology Department Team Captain Award, voted by co-residents of the program for setting an exemplary leadership role in the capacity of anesthesia attending simulated role during calls that involved emergent/trauma cases at Bellevue Hospital Center. In addition, she was the recipient of the 2016 NYU Pain Medicine Resident of the Year award, voted by fellows/attendings for her approach to patient care, hard work, and technical skills.
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center M.D., Aug 2008 - May 2014
- (Approved/Planned leave of absence ’09-’ 11 during studies secondary to family planning requiring medical care, subsequent birth of twins)
- CUNY Queens College
- Post-baccalaureate premedical studies, January 2005-May 2007
- Wellesley College (1997-2001)
- B.A., Economics
NYU Langone Health
- Pain Management Fellow, July 2018 - June 2019 (Candidate for Pain board certification exam 9/2019)
- Anestliesiology Residency, July 2015 - June 2018 (ABA Anesthesiology Board Certified since 5/2019)
- House Staff Patient Safety Council department representative (2016-2017)
- (NYU Pain Medicine Fellowship Program awarded AAPM 2018 Pain Medicine Fellowship Program Excellence Award)
- (Recipient of 2018 NYU Anesthesiology Department - Team Captain Award)
- (Recipient of 2016 NYU Center for the Study and Treatment of Pain - The Pain Medicine Resident Award)
- Northwell Health (formerly North Shore - LIJ)
- Preliminary internal medicine internship, July 2014-June 2015
Research/Abstracts/Case Presentations
- AAPM (Denver, March 2019)
Abstract Poster Presentation - “Pulsed Radiofrequency of Infraorbital Neuralgia with Significant Relief for 10 Months” - ASRA (San Antonio, November 2018)
Case Poster Presentation - “Epidural Blood Patch in Comatose Patient Due to Intracranial Hypotension” - ASA (Boston, October 2017)
3 days Exhibit- “Meditation as a Tool in the Treatment of Chronic Pain”, creator for the content of main informational brochure and exhibit posters - ASRA (San Diego, Nov 2016)
Abstract- “Association of Epidural PCA Duration and Length of Stay and Pain Score in Post C-section Patients”, chart reviewer - ASA (Chicago October 2016)
Medically Challenging Case Poster Presentation - “Emergency Airway in Neck Hematoma s/p Total Thyroidectomy”, presenter/author - Volunteer research, New Age Skin Research Foundation (2006-2008)
Participated in clinical research related to skin cancer, acne, rosacea and psoriasis, mostly accomplished by survey cohort studies. Advisors: Rao N. Saladi, M.D. and Joshua L. Fox, M.D. - Basic science research assistant, CUNY Queens College, Department of Biochemistry, Robert Engel, Ph.D. (2006-2008)
Design and syntheses of polycationic organic salts along with conversion of such salts into ionic liquids for surface attachment to generate antimicrobial/antifungal surfaces
Publications
- Engel R, Ghani I, Montenegro D, Thomas M, Klaritch-Vrana B, Castaño A, Friedman L, Leb J, Rothman L, Lee H, Capodifer-ro C, Ambinder D, Cere E, Awad C, Sheikh F, Rizzo J, Nisbett L-M, Testani E, Melkonian K. Polycationic Glycosides. Mole-cules. 2011; 16(2):1508-1518.
- Soto E, Lee H, Saladi RN, Gerson Y, Manginani S, Lam K, Persaud AN, Wong R, Alexandrescu DT, Fox JL. Behavioral fac-tors of patients before and after diagnosis with melanoma: a cohort study- are sun-protection measures being implemented? Melanoma Res. 2010 Apr;20(2):147-52.
- Thomas M, Montenegro D, Castano A, Friedman L, Leb J, Huang ML, Rothman L, Lee H, Capodiferro C, Ambinder D, Cere E, Galante J, Rizzo J. Polycations. 17. Synthesis and properties of polycationic derivatives of carbohydrates. Carbohydr Res. 2009; Sep 8;344(13) 1620-7.
- Lee H, Saladi RN Fox JL. Cohort study on patient response to botulinum toxin cosmetic therapy. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2008 Mar;7(l):39-42.
Prior Work Experience - Finance
- Thomson Reuters- New York, NY
- Sep ’04-Nov’04 Content Specialist, Fundamental Data (promotion)
- Sep ’03-Sep’04 Supervisor/Financial Editor-Fundamental Data (promotion)
- June ’02-Sep’03 Market Analyst
- William O’Neil & Co (sister company of Investor’s Business Daily) - Los Angeles, CA
June ’0l- Mar’02
Equity Research Analyst
