David R. Lee, MD

About David R. Lee, MD

Titles

Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Education & training

Medical Degree

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, Little Rock, AR

Residency

Otolaryngology - University of Cincinnati Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH  

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Publications

Publications

2023

Cohen WG, Zhang B, Lee DR, Ampah SB, Sobol SE, Cook-Sather SD: Middle ear condition at the time of pediatric myringotomy tube placement: pain associations following intraoperative fentanyl/ketorolac and seasonal variation. Anesthesia & Analgesia 136(5): 975-985, May 2023.

2022

Lee DR, Banik GL, Giordano T, Kazahaya K, Lin EE: Early elective surgery in children with mild COVID-19 does not increase pulmonary complications: a retrospective cohort study. Pediatric Anesthesia 32(10): 1172-1174, Oct 2022 Notes: doi: 10.1111/pan.14528. Epub 2022 Jul 22.

Cook-Sather S, Cohen WG, Zhang B, Ampah SB, Sobol SE, Lee DR: Middle ear condition at the time of pediatric myringotomy tube placement: pain associations following intraoperative fentanyl/ketorolac and seasonal variation. Anesthesia & Analgesia Notes: Accepted for publication, 8/2/22.

Books

Chapters

2022

Kazahya, K., Lee, D.R. (2022). Thyroid and Parathyroid. In: Mattei, P. (eds) Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07524-7_31

 

Patient experience rating

(based on 189 submissions)
  • Provider listened carefully
    4.6 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.7 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.5 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.7 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr Lee is patient and kind.
    5 of 5
    Jul 30, 2026

  • Dr. Lee is an excellent physician. He has great attention to detail and is able to explain his thoughts and reasonings clearly. It's obvious that he takes great pride in his craftsmanship and cares deeply for his patients. I am confident he gives his all when caring for my son and I trust him with my son's health. He has a listening ear and is humble when responding to my questions and concerns. We appreciate him dearly!
    5 of 5
    Jul 17, 2026

  • He took the time to listen to our concerns and help us connect to other specialists.
    5 of 5
    Jul 14, 2026

  • Dr. Lee is always very pleasant, always gives great information and listens to all of my concerns and provides appropriate feedback. He is always open to exploring what is best for my children's needs.
    5 of 5
    Jun 30, 2026

  • Dr. Lee is the absolute best! He always listens to my concerns, and his responses always make me feel like he is on our team wanting the best for our children.
    5 of 5
    Jun 24, 2026

  • Wonderful we have been with him for a year and our very grateful for his diligence, knowledge, and how great he is with our little one
    5 of 5
    Jun 24, 2026

  • Efficient and clear spoken.
    5 of 5
    Jun 16, 2026

  • Dr. Lee was friendly, professional, and very easy to talk with. He made everything easy to understand and I trust him moving forward with my child's care
    5 of 5
    Jun 11, 2026
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.