David K. Lee MD
Areas Served
West Columbia
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Where Dr. Lee Practices
Dr. Lee's Education
Board Certified
Medical School
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Residency
University of South Carolina, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Sports Medicine
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.8
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May 30, 2026
Great bedside manner. Displays confidence and knowledge
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May 30, 2026
Everything is going well just waiting for surgery
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May 30, 2026
I enjoy my visit.
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May 28, 2026
Dr Lee is an excellent physician
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May 27, 2026
Dr Lee is very fast in visiting patients However he is very efficient he says what he needs to say answers any questions and moves on but always makes sure your visits are satisfactory before leaving
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May 22, 2026
Dr. David Lee is a very caring doctor. I can’t find to many doctors like him. I am so glad I found him.
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May 21, 2026
Very please with the care I received.
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May 18, 2026
Dr. David Lee is excellent and very organized. No long wait.
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May 14, 2026
Everyone was very helpful & nice.
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May 14, 2026
Dr. Lee is an amazing surgeon. While surgery is NOT my favorite activity, Dr. Lee is definitely my favorite surgeon!
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May 14, 2026
Dr Lee replaced both my knees and right shoulder over the past 2.5 years. He is a genius and consummate professional.
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May 12, 2026
Dr. Lee came highly recommended. I now understand why .
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May 8, 2026
They are always so patient with me and don’t make me Feel like a failure when I’m not doing well with my rehab. They support and encourage me and I always feel better leaving than I did coming.
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May 8, 2026
Dr David Lee I like him he get straight to the point he don’t hold back. That’s what I love about him
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May 8, 2026
Everyone was courteous and efficient
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May 4, 2026
Dr. Lee and his staff were kind, respectful and willing to explain everything and answer all of my questions. They were great!
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May 4, 2026
Dr. Lee and his team were wonderful. The whole team in his office and the team in the OR and prep were terrific. The nursing staff and all the attendants did a fabulous job!
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May 1, 2026
I have told several people about my experience with Dr Lee and the team was impressed all the way through the operation process.
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April 30, 2026
Dr. Lee is a superb physician.
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April 26, 2026
This was my first time meeting with Dr Lee. He was so kind and his demeanor put me at ease. He was very patient and I did not feel rushed. I already appreciate him as my orthopedic doctor.
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April 23, 2026
My procedure there was a great experience!
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April 21, 2026
He and she did their job
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April 21, 2026
I like Dr Lee very much. He was very polite and compassionate about my knee problems and my way of taking care of the problems. He answered any questions I had where I could understand things. His staff was polite and efficient.
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April 21, 2026
I’m grateful for the care and concern I’ve received!
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April 19, 2026
Great Doctor. Great bed side manner.
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April 18, 2026
Love Dr Lee and staff
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April 16, 2026
Dr. Lee and his staff are EXCELLENT! They have taken THE BEST care of me during both my knee replacements. I would HIGHLY recommend him!
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April 12, 2026
Very refreshing to go to a doctor office and not wait for 1-2hrs to be seen. That’s the usual visit anywhere I’ve gone.
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April 12, 2026
Great visit very professional and productive
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April 11, 2026
Really feel Good about my care
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April 2, 2026
I don’t think I could be any happier with the treatment I received from Dr. Lee. He is outstanding and I will recommend him to anyone.
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March 27, 2026
Dr. LEE IS EXCEPTIONAL!
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March 27, 2026
Every one was very professiona, easy to talk with and very nice!!Andwered all my questions.
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March 21, 2026
My visit was a one year follow up including X-ray. Everything was great with no future follow-ups necessary.
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March 15, 2026
Everybody was nice.
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March 13, 2026
I am extremely happy with the care Dr. Lee provided. Excellent and highly skilled surgeon whom I would greatly recommend. Thank you for the great care I received.
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March 12, 2026
Dr.Lee is an excellent doctor and has an amazing staff
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March 12, 2026
Dr Lee is a man of few words. He will, however, answer any of your questions if you bring a list. He is a master orthopedic surgeon. He has replaced both of my knees and one shoulder and I am extremely satisfied with the results.
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March 12, 2026
Dr. Lee and all the staff at LOSM are always very caring and helpful
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March 7, 2026
Dr Lee has done 2 surgeries on my husband, one on me and about to do another on me. He has been very caring and informative. Obviously very busy but he gave us the time we needed.
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March 6, 2026
Dr. David Lee is very caring
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February 26, 2026
Dr Lee is fantastic!
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February 22, 2026
Everyone I came in contact with was extremely friendly and helpful.
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February 12, 2026
Dr. Lee is very kind, and concerned, that I continue improving with my balance problems. I am so very happy I choose Lexington Hospital For my surgery, especially the class presentation no Surprises things always feel better when you know what and why.
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February 5, 2026
I have been a patient of Dr.Lee since he did a knee replacement three years ago J Hes a great Dr.and he makes me feel at ease
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February 5, 2026
Dr. Lee is excellent. He kindly worked me into his schedule when an acute problem developed. Within 6 hours I began get pain relief with the non-opioid meds he prescribed. He contacted me immediately after the results of my MRI were available and explained next steps.
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February 5, 2026
Great experience, wonderful
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February 2, 2026
Outstanding courteous and professional care given by Dr. Lee and team. I definitely trust and depend on him and his team. Thank you very much.
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January 31, 2026
Extremely satisfied and pleased with initial visit. Evaluation for surgery was very clear and precise.
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January 31, 2026
Dr Lee is the most thorough doctor I have had the pleasure of being his patient. He always asked how I am doing; if I have any concerns about my care; if I have a problem he addresses it then if not he finds the answer and gives me an answer.
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January 22, 2026
I always receive excellent care from Dr. Lee. He is the reason I choose to have him perform my surgery.
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January 20, 2026
Pleased
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January 17, 2026
Dr. Lee is perfect. I wouldn’t change a thing concerning his treatment plan
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January 16, 2026
I received excellent care.
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January 16, 2026
I appreciate the transparent, clear and kind communication from Dr. Lee. I also appreciate that he is willing to answer questions when asked.
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January 16, 2026
Dr David Lee and his staff are absolutely amazing. Last year he did my shoulder replacement, and fortunately he did my knee replacement this year. He goes above and beyond excellence and his staff are extremely amazing. They genuinely care about you as a patient. I have never had to wait more than an hour for them to respond through MyChart, or by phone. I absolutely recommend them 1000%. They are the best orthopedic surgeon/staff. They will make sure that any questions or fears are you may have are absolved and you treat you with the utmost dignity and respect.
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January 15, 2026
Lexington Orthopedic is wonderful! I would like to thank Dr. David Lee for being a great surgeon. They were great and so was their staff and team at Lexington Medical Center. Thank you all
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January 14, 2026
Will use them again.
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January 11, 2026
Dr Lee is a very competent doctor. I would highly recommend him.
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January 10, 2026
Dr. Lee was fantastic! He took time with me, and answered all of my qts.
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January 10, 2026
I have had very thorough explanations of where my recovery and level of physical therapy is presently. Dr. Lee has been outstanding to work with.
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January 8, 2026
I have already recommended Dr Lee to several people who have already asked about my experience with my knee replacement surgery.
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January 6, 2026
Dr. Lee is both skillful and kind - the best!
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January 5, 2026
Dr Lee is a excellent doctor very easy to understand and a great surgeon
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January 4, 2026
Dr Lee is the best!
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January 4, 2026
I have been a patient of Dr. LEE for years. He is absolutely the best orthopedic surgeon and I recommend him to everyone that I can!
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January 1, 2026
David Lee is amazing
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January 1, 2026
Dr. Lee is a superb physician.
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January 1, 2026
Dr. Lee has been my doctor for many many years. I would not know what to do if he left the practice and I had no orthopedic doctor to see he is just totally awesome. He cares for his patience he let you know why your concerns and what steps he will have to take an order to fix your concerns. If Dr. Lee ever left the practice I would never have another orthopedic. He is totally awesome
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January 1, 2026
Dr. Lee was recommended to me and I will certainly recommend him to anyone who would need care
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January 1, 2026
I have had years of great care from this doctor and his office
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December 29, 2025
Dr. Lee is exactly the right orthopedic surgeon for me I’m very happy to be working with him . Thank you,
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December 29, 2025
Very professional
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December 22, 2025
Thanks for everything 🙌
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December 21, 2025
Dr. Lee and staff are amazing and awesome
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December 11, 2025
Dr David Lee gets an A+
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December 9, 2025
Dr Lee is always engaged and listens to my concerns. He doesn’t rush and the office follows up in a timely manner
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December 7, 2025
Dr Lee is wonderful
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December 6, 2025
Dr. Lee is always personable and timely. I never have to spend long waiting in the room for him to arrive. He offered helpful professional advice regarding other healthcare treatments I have recently received for osteoporosis. He is very accurate and gives almost painless shots in my knees.
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December 5, 2025
Dr Lee is an excellent Surgeon! I am very happy with his care and results
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December 5, 2025
Dr. Lee is a superb orthopedic surgeon.
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November 29, 2025
Dr Lee and staff are knowledgeable professions. I would highly recommend.
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November 23, 2025
We found the surgeon, his staff and radiology staff very polite, kind and very positive.
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November 14, 2025
I was very pleased with the customer service and care I received during my visit.
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October 21, 2025
Nothing has changed from the time I was there 4 years.ago
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October 13, 2025
I did leave a couple messages to try to set up an appointment and I never got a call back. I did leave a couple messages to try to set up a appointment and I never got a call back. I did finally get an answer and. The appointment went well Dr. Lee explained things to me and took care of everything. 👍
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October 11, 2025
The doctor is highly recommended and clearly very efficient and knowledgeable. I wish he would slow down a little and let me finish my sentences.
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September 14, 2025
I am so glad to of gotten to meet and be treated by dr Lee. I have had alots of friends that’s been treated and had surgery by him and he’s all that they said and more he’s A+ #1 top notch the best dr ever and so nice and polite each time I see him. He was very thorough in all that he explained things to me. I am so glad that I choose him from my friends referrals to come to him because he’s really great!!
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September 11, 2025
Dr Lee is the best
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August 31, 2025
Can't say enough about the excellent care given by Dr. Lee.
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August 21, 2025
Always great bedside manner, gives great concern and attention to my concerns
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August 21, 2025
Dr Lee is great !
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August 20, 2025
I was treated in a very courteous and professional manner
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August 19, 2025
They were friendly and helpful with my care needs. Answered all my questions and concerns.
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August 19, 2025
I’m having surgery hope all goes well and upon that will or will not recommend. But I have heard Dr Lee is very good.
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August 17, 2025
Excellent experience. Very much appreciated for the advice and feedback.
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August 14, 2025
Dr. Lee is a superb physician,
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August 14, 2025
I have never had to wait when I arrive for my appointments with Dr Lee, and he listens to my concerns on my problem. I would certainly recommend him to anyone with shoulder problems.
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August 13, 2025
I am very pleased with the care I received from Dr David Lee and his staff.
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August 12, 2025
I was very pleased with the care I received and the doctor I had.
About Dr. Lee
Dr. Lee specializes in all aspects of knee and shoulder surgery, including minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries, primary and revision total knee replacement, and anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement.
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Expertise
After his residency, Dr. Lee completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California, where he trained and worked with team physicians for several professional teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Dodgers, LA Kings, Anaheim Angels and Anaheim Mighty Ducks, LA Galaxy and the University of Southern California.
Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, He is also a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.