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Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO

(Dr. Yu-Po Lee, M.D.)

(360 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, spine problems

200 W Arbor Drive Mail Code 8894
San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 543-5555

Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO is a spine surgeon in Orange, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO is affiliated with UCI Health.

Office Locations

101 The City Drive South Building 29
Orange, CA 92868

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1451 Irvine Boulevard
Tustin, CA 92780

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1640 Newport Boulevard Suite 100
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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19200 Jamboree Road Suite 4100
Irvine, CA 92612

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200 W Arbor Drive Mail Code 8894
San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 543-5555

(619) 543-2540

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Some issues Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA during 2012 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	808
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA during 2013 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
doctor visit	979
minimally invasive procedures	20
spinal procedures	41

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	44
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA during 2014 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
doctor visit	485
minimally invasive procedures	18
spinal procedures	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	35
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
doctor visit	347
minimally invasive procedures	17
spinal procedures	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	60
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	11
Hispanic	34
Asian	51
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	16
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	593

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	67
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	23
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	749

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	78
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	34
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA during 2019 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
doctor visit	923
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	79
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	36
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	729
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	73
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	31
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	959
minimally invasive procedures	11
spinal procedures	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	103
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	36
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	1205
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	12
Hispanic	67
Asian	128
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	46
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Orange, CA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	749
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Female	214
Male	150

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	63
Non-Hispanic White	223
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	49
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	32
75 to 84	112
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	156

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCI Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 360 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$101,052 Spine $68,500	SYNAPSE $16,222	COUGAR $8,750	TPAL $7,500	Neuromodulation $80
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$52,184 VIPER $41,010	COUGAR $9,785	BRAINLAB $1,389
Globus Medical, Inc.	$51,675 REVERE Corrective Osteotomy $10,067	ELSA $7,022	ELSA, ELSA AL/ATP $6,525	ELSA ATP $6,365	CREO $6,163	Other $15,533
Stryker Corporation	$35,458 NEURO/SPINE/ENT $22,795	Cervical $9,244	Tritanium $1,500	THORACO-LUMBAR $1,167	Orthobiologics $338	Other $414
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$17,412 Spine $14,156	MIS/Lateral $1,541	Thoracolumbar $953	MIS $761
Other	$20,392 Spine $4,176	General K2M Product Discussion $2,480	COUGAR $1,546	MOUNTAINEER $664	MySpine $363	Other $11,163

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$209,612
Travel and Lodging	$32,198
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$26,775
Food and Beverage	$9,546
Gift	$23
Other	$18

Research Payments

Dr. Yu-Po Lee, MD, DO has received 14 research payments totaling $98,105.

Biography

Dr. Yu-Po Lee, who practices in San Diego, CA, Orange, CA, and Tustin, CA, is a medical specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Lee include spine surgery procedures, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Lee completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He has received distinctions including Southern California Super Doctors and Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association. He is professionally affiliated with UCI Health.